AMA Research has published the 9th edition of the “Builders & Plumbers Merchants
Market – UK 2007” - incorporating original input and primary research,
it represents an informed and up to date review of the market and with
over 115 pages is excellent value for money. The market experienced
buoyant conditions 2000-04 but the experience in the last 2 years has
been one of more moderate growth reflecting the slowing of the
construction sector and reduction in domestic and commercial
refurbishment activities. Increases in raw materials prices and fuel and
energy costs have also affected growth 2005-06.
The Report Contains:-
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A
DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF THIS £12 BILLION MARKET
- with a review of recent trends, current and future developments.
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CRITICAL
SUCCESS FACTORS - Key characteristics of
Merchant market. SWOT analysis - key competitive issues.
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SPECIFIC
AND RELEVANT INFORMATION - collated using a
wide range of sources.
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ANALYSIS
BY PRODUCT GROUP - Merchants share and
influence in the following building products sectors: - Roofing &
Insulation Space & Water Heating Bricks, Blocks, Concrete Decorating
Materials Cement & Plaster Kitchen Equipment & Tiles Timber - Boards &
Products Ironmongery, Adhesives, Fixings Plumbing Materials Tool Hire,
Doors/Windows etc.
This report
has been compiled by marketing professionals with a background in
building products and answers the need for QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE
ASSESSMENT - it is invaluable to any company currently interested in the
Merchants market or considering entry into the sector.
Of Particular Interest:-
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Review
of structure of Merchants market and identification of leading
Merchant groupings.
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Mapping
of market consolidation process over the last decade.
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Analysis
of key characteristics of Merchants market including profitability,
stock & debtor levels.
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Assessment of Merchants share of key building products sectors.
Key
areas of coverage in the report include:-
THE
MERCHANTS
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Major
Merchants - turnover, major characteristics, regional and product
strengths, etc.
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Market
shares of major Merchant groupings and the increasing industry
concentration.
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Key
indicators for leading group of national Merchants.
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The larger
regional Merchants - who they are, turnover, key products and
characteristics.
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Structure of
the local Merchants - numbers, trends, general characteristics.
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Buying
groups - their role and presence in the industry.
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Merchants’
profitability, indications of net & gross margins, debtor levels, stock
coverage by product group, overall stock levels, etc.
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Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to Merchants.
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Competitive
channels and their changing emphasis - DIY multiples, specialist
distributors, high street channels etc.
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Overall
Merchant product mix.
THE
MARKET
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The
building products market infrastructure - suppliers, distributors,
contractors, architects and users.
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The market
size in value terms, 2000-06 and forecast through to 2010.
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Market
trends from 2000 and trends affecting the market in 2005-06.
Opportunities and threats, trends for the future. Major factors
influencing development.
PRODUCTS /
SUPPLIERS
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Market size
per major product group.
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Product mix
within major product groups.
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Product
sectors, definition, Merchants’ strengths and weaknesses by product, key
competitive channels per product.
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Product
trends by product group and by major product sector.
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Sales
through Merchants by main product group.
CUSTOMERS
FUTURE PROSPECTS / HOUSING / CONSTRUCTION
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New
build, renovation, RMI, housing trends, population shifts, building
and construction output and orders, and their implications for
Merchants.
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Future
developments, implications for suppliers.
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Economic
influences, growth prospects etc.
The Report contains over 115 pages and
50 tables and charts of ORIGINAL research and comment on the UK Builders
& Plumbers Merchants industry and provides incisive and thought
provoking views on its future development.. |
