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AMA
Research are pleased to announce the publication of the 9th edition of
the report: “Kitchen & Bathroom Distributors’ Market Report - UK
2011-2015 Analysis”, incorporating original input and primary
research, it represents a comprehensive, informed and unique review of
this market and is excellent value for money. The report contains
information collated using a wide range of sources, and is specific and
relevant to the distributors market, not simply a broad collection of
government statistics and Companies House fiscal data.
The
report analyses recent developments in the kitchen and bathroom
industry in the light of the difficult economic climate over the last
two years and the factors influencing the market in the short to medium
term future.
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The
report extends to over 80 pages
and covers an influential but low-profile channel in
detail, containing:
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DETAILED DISTRIBUTOR ASSESSMENT - national and regional companies, key companies, recent trends,
future prospects, customer analysis.
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DISTRIBUTORS’ CHARACTERISTICS – changing role, profitability, strengths and weaknesses, threats,
major opportunities.
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ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT GROUP
- market sizes, distributor shares, key trends relating to: Kitchen
Furniture, Kitchen Appliances, Bathroom Products, Shower
Controls/Enclosures/Screens/Trays.
Recent Trends Include:-
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Difficult trading conditions
within the market and economy.
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Increasing competition from direct supply channels.
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Expansion
of delivery services.
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Raw
material and fuel costs affecting margins.
Companies included:-
AC Toon, Allied Kingswood,
Barwick Bathroom Distribution, BCG, Blackheath Products, Blanco, Bodel
Distributors, Bradshaw Appliances, Brausch & Co, Britannia Living Ltd,
BSS Group, CD (UK), CF Anderson & Son Ltd, Claygate Distribution Ltd,
Cooper Callas, CRS Wholesale Ltd, Davroc, F & P Wholesale, Fallbase Ltd,
Farmiloe and Farmiloe (WBS) Ltd, Faucets, Frontline Bathrooms Ltd,
Gardiner Distribution Ltd, Ideal Bathrooms, Inman & Co (Electrical) Ltd,
International Decorative, Surfaces (IDS), JJO Plc, JP Distribution, Mark
Two, Marleton Cross Ltd, Maurice Lay, N Froy and Sons, PJH Group, PWS
Distributors, Qualitex Supplies Ltd, Robert Lee Distribution Ltd,
Sanitary Appliances Ltd, Stearn Electric Co, Swift Electrical
Wholesalers, Uptrend Ltd, Waterline Ltd.
Key areas of coverage in the report
include:
THE MARKET
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The
structure of the distributors’ market
–
suppliers, distributors, merchants, retailers and contractors – their
roles and influences.
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The
market size and forecasts in value for 2006-2015.
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Market
trends
during recent years and current trends. Future prospects, forecasts
and major factors influencing developments.
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Key
products
marketed by distributors, share of distributors’ business.
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Share of
overall product market taken by distributors, reasons for strengths,
weaknesses.
THE DISTRIBUTORS
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Major
distributors, market shares, key characteristics,
turnovers, product strengths, market positioning etc.
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Leading distributors by product sector
– Kitchen Furniture/Kitchen Appliances/ Bathroom and Shower products.
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Mix of
major national/ regional
distributors.
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Identification of the national and larger regional distributors,
turnover, key products and characteristics.
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Characteristics of distributors
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profitability – trend of net profit in total and by Kitchen/Bathroom
products.
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The
role of the distributor,
how this is changing and how it varies for the major product groups.
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Buying
criteria for distributors,
what they look for from suppliers and product ranges.
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SWOT
analysis
of Distributors’ market.
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Future
prospects
for the distributors.
CUSTOMERS
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Distributors’ key customer groups and mix of sales.
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Characteristics of key customer groups
– merchants, kitchen & bathroom specialists, independent electrical
retailers, installers/contractors and multiples.
PRODUCTS/SUPPLIERS
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Market
size of each major product group
– Kitchen Furniture/Kitchen Appliances/ Bathroom Products/ Shower
Products.
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Product
mix within major product groups.
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Product
trends by main groups and product sectors.
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Key
suppliers
within each product sector.
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Distribution
characteristics, distributors' influence and share within each
product group.
FUTURE PROSPECTS/HOUSING & INFLUENCING FACTORS
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Competitive channel development
and the implications for distributors.
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Economic
environment
– consumer confidence, spending etc.
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