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The Business of Sin
 

The Seven Deadly Sins

1/30/2012 2:12 PM EST  -   IBISWorld
Although Cardinal sins like gluttony and lust have a fiery fate for offenders, they’re quite the industry moneymakers
By IBISWorld Industry Analysts Josh McBee and Agata Kaczanowska

Whether through personal religious studies, music, artwork or film, most people are familiar with the vices that make up the “seven deadly sins,” or Cardinal Sins. While the origination and descriptions vary from source to source,...
Valentine's Day Sales To Grow 5%
 

Retailers Feel The Love This Valentine’s Day

1/23/2012 11:48 AM EST  -   IBISWorld
IBISWorld Forecasts Sweet Sales This Holiday, Especially For Restaurants
By IBISWorld Senior Analyst Nikoleta Panteva

Following a better-than-expected holiday season, retailers can expect a strong Valentine’s Day this year. Industry research firm IBISWorld forecasts total sales for the holiday to grow 5.0 percent from 2011 figures (in constant 2012 dollars).  Consumers put off romantic dinners during the...
Hamilton Galloway
 

Insider’s Corner Q&A

1/16/2012 3:59 PM EST  -   IBISWorld
IBISWorld catches up with Hamilton Galloway at Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. to find out firsthand what's going on within his industry.
IW: What challenge do you and Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI) face right now? 

HG:  As the discipline of regional planning and strategy development is changing to be centered on sector strategies—i.e., alignment of economic...
Most Innovative Industries
 

Top 10 Biggest Spenders on Innovation

1/16/2012 1:46 PM EST  -   IBISWorld
To keep at the forefront of innovation, science, health and tech industries lead the pack in R&D spending
By IBISWorld Industry Analyst Agata Kaczanowska 

Though new technologies are used throughout the economy, they are first and foremost adapted in science-, health- and technology-related industries. These industries are generally highly competitive in terms of productquality and price and, therefore, depend...
small business, entrepreneur, tire dealers, start-up, business, outlook, 2012, growth, research
 

5 Hot Retail Sectors for Start-ups

1/13/2012 4:04 PM EST  -   IBISWorld
Boasting easy entry and rising revenue, a handful of retail sectors offer promising prospects for interested entrepreneurs
By IBISWorld Industry Analyst Eben Jose

It hasn’t been the best of times for small businesses lately, but with the national unemployment rate finally decreasing and disposable income increasing,consumers are hitting Main Street once again for some retail therapy. Often facing overwhelming...
Wind Power Industry
 

US Wind Power Industry Picks up Speed

1/13/2012 3:43 PM EST  -   IBISWorld
The Wind Power industry is growing quickly, making it a very low risk level
By IBISWorld Senior Analyst Justin MolaviAs Seen in the ABA Journal

Favorable federal and state government incentives for the Wind Power industry have been vital to its overall performance. Without these incentives, the industry would have...
china, industry, investment, finance, portfolio, business, company, enterprises, foreign, opportunity, banking, private equity, returns, research, ibisworld
 

5 Chinese Industries Welcome Foreign Investment

1/13/2012 3:14 PM EST  -   IBISWorld
From software development to water pollution control, IBISWorld identifies industries where the Chinese government is encouraging foreign investors
By IBISWorld China Development Manager Jordan Ho

The Chinese government recently issued an amendment that openly encourages foreign investment in several key industries of strategic importance for the Chinese economy over the short term. As a result, large,...
Holiday Gift Imports
 

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like An Imported Christmas

12/8/2011 10:58 AM EST  -   IBISWorld
IBISWorld Identifies Popular Holiday Gifts From Overseas
Imports are an important part America’s holiday gifting. Industry research firm IBISWorld has identified this year’s imports’ share of domestic demand for the most popular holiday gift categories.

Although jewelry and precious accessories account for only 10 percent of gift revenue, more than...
Cyber Monday
 

IBISWorld Forecasts Cyber Monday Sales To Increase 12.4 Percent

11/18/2011 9:20 AM EST  -   IBISWorld
Black Friday will only see marginal growth as consumers continue to move away from brick-and-mortar shopping
Cyber Monday will bring the holiday cheer this retail season, increasing 12.4 percent to $1.2 billion, according to industry market research firm IBISWorld.  As consumer confidence slowly returns, the company expects Thanksgiving and Cyber...

iSLI unveils project to provide businesses with technical and financial support ...

2/11/2011 7:51 AM EST  -   Revolver PR
Technology transfer institute iSLI has unveiled a project to provide Scottish businesses with the technical and financial support required to develop a raft of high value high-tech new products and services.
Technology transfer institute iSLI has unveiled a project to provide businesses across the Scottish lowlands and uplands with the technical and financial support required to develop a raft of high value...