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Top 10 Biggest Spenders on Innovation

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...
 

5 Hot Retail Sectors for Start-ups

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...
 

US Wind Power Industry Picks up Speed

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...
 

5 Chinese Industries Welcome Foreign Investment

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,...
 

End Of The Reel

Demand Will Continue Falling For DVD, Game & Video Rentals
By IBISWorld analyst Agata Kaczanowska

As seen in the ABA Journal

With consumers embracing the latest entertainment and video technologies, such as streaming media, video on demand (VOD) and downloadable media, the DVD, Game and Video Rental industry has been severely...
 

Taking up Space

The rising relevance of self-storage facilities
By IBISWorld Senior Analyst Nikoleta Panteva and Research Editor Deborah Stampfli

Standing strong in the midst of economic turmoil, the Storage and Warehouse Leasing industry (IBISWorld report 53113) has been a unique example of resilience during the past few years. Since the first self-storage space was...

Over One Billion Records Exposed According to Risk Based Security, Inc.

RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 9, 2011 -- The slowdown in the global economy has certainly not translated into a corresponding slowdown in criminal efforts to compromise personal information, according to Risk Based Security, Inc.  The total number of records exposed during the first 9 months of 2011 is 176,385,870 compared to 88,473,589 records for all of 2010. An even more alarming...

Podz Eyewear: No Rays in Your Gaze

Los Angeles, Calif. (December 23, 2010) – TLK Fusion is proud to announce its partnership with new must have tanning accessory Podz Eyewear. Podz Eyewear allows all men and women to indulge in sunbathing outdoors or tanning indoors while guarding their eyes from any harmful rays. Podz Eyewear completely seals around the eye and is geared up for any time of the year with their large selection of eyewear that comes in...

Penny Wise Pound Foolish

Nearly 80% of UK CEOs and FDs believe their business is at risk during this recession yet few realise that this risk includes potential litigation following cost cutting measures
Nearly 80% of UK CEOs and FDs believe that the recession has increased the number of risks that their businesses face and over 50% of them have sought to reduce costs or share financial risk since the beginning of 2008. However 75% of...