Shout Box
A recent CLEAReport study finds that the flooring dealer/contractor
recommendation on resilient floor covering brands heavily influences their
customers.
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Bradford White Water Heaters has been named the tank type water heater brand most purchased by plumbing and heating contractors for the fourth consecutive year, according to a 2009 independent study conducted by Clear Seas Research.
Clear Seas Research will be walking the floor at the Food Safety Summit in April...
Clear Seas Research will be on-hand at ISC West in March...
Money is on Americans’ minds, and financial uncertainty is affecting packaging priorities and plans in North American food and beverage plants, as this year’s Food Packaging Trends Study indicates.
The 2009 Truckmount Carpet Cleaning Equipment Market Study looks to provide accurate information regarding the opinions and preferences of carpet cleaning specialists, as well as a more up-to-date view of the market.
Respondents to the recently conducted 2009 Laminate Flooring Market Study said consumers continue to see laminate flooring as a durable and fashion-forward choice.
What trends are occurring in the Unitary industry? New Residential & Light Commercial CLEAReport Now Available.
Going green can mean saving some green, as environmental and economic concerns lead innovations in dairy packaging. According to a recent study conducted by BNP Media’s Clear Seas Research, Troy, Mich., 40% of companies are increasing their innovative packaging initiatives, while 49% are maintaining their focus.
Looking for reclosable packaging options? Packaging suppliers have the goods.
Many construction-related business owners and managers are aggressively managing their operations. They are cutting expenses, finding new efficiencies and improving their marketing effectiveness. But one recession strategy you might be overlooking is how to motivate your staff to help you succeed during these difficult times.
by Tim Fausch
Despite the construction downturn, now might be the best time to join a professional association or organization. Doing so might provide you with marketing advantages that your competitors won’t have.
by Tim Fausch
Packaging is still perceived as a high priority in consumer goods despite the bad economic situation, according to a recent report from Clear Seas Research, a sister company of Food & Beverage Packaging magazine.
Marketing 2009: It’s back to basics
With the economy first and foremost on everyone’s mind, we surveyed casino marketers across the United States to better understand how the current economic situation is impacting their marketing efforts. More than 160 casino executives responded, and clearly the economy is having a strong impact on activities.
For the second year in a row, Site Prep has compiled exclusive research from contractors regarding the use of machine control technology. The 2009 report reveals the machine control usage patterns of contractors, as well as their future plans for technology adoption and growth.
POB's annual salary and benefits study provides insights on current challenges and future opportunities.
Now is the perfect time to rebalance your marketing efforts. In my last blog we looked at how your competitors are out-promoting you. This week we unveil how much success is derived from each type of marketing investment.
by Tim Fausch
Many of your competitors will survive this recession, but only a handful will grow stronger. How in the world are they doing it?
by Tim Fausch
Our exclusive survey of over 225 floor covering dealers and contractors tells us that the hardwood category remained the same in 2008. The hardwood segment accounted for 21% market share of respondents’ 2008 total annual sales.
Plastics manufacturers are playing more critical roles than ever in the development and rollout of sustainable packaging innovations, but they’re feeling the squeeze, from gargantuan retailers, consumer-products companies and raw materials suppliers.
There are two ways to look at the industry’s response to the economic shakedown that the current recession has brought about. The more pessimistic line of reasoning says the industry is preparing itself for a longer, drawn out recession or worse, by cutting back on planned projects and capital expenditures in 2009.
by Andy Hanacek
Buyers patronize companies that provide better quality and better support. And they rarely, if ever, forget when a company provides poor service. But you know this already, and that’s why we turned to our subscribers, to choose the best partners in the security installing channel.
SDM is pleased to announce the nominees in its second annual Channel Partners Awards program.
The driving purpose behind the study is to measure the opinions and preferences of restoration and remediation professionals concerning their disaster restoration and remediation business.
How do construction pros navigate in these “new normal” conditions that have lingered way past temporary?
by Tim Fausch
This study was designed to measure the opinions and preferences of floor care and restoration professionals as they pertain to the use of carpet-cleaning chemicals and equipment.
The fourth quarter of 2008 was a tumultuous time. As the economy was in turmoil and bailouts and loans seemed the only ways to salvage the financial and automotive sectors of the economy, Roofing Contractor turned to contractors to take the pulse of the roofing industry in an exclusive survey sponsored by GAF Materials Corporation.
As 2009 comes to a close and 2010 is on the horizon, the factors driving new product
development efforts have shifted. For many U.S. juice and dairy processors, the
state of the 2009 economy has depressed or caused fluctuations to their businesses
and their focus.
by Sarah Corp
Despite challenging economic forecasts for 2009, more than half of respondents to Beverage Industry’s annual Product Development Survey expect their research and development budgets to remain in line with last year’s spending, and more than one-third believe they will see an increase.
Sarah Corp, Packaging Division Executive Director for Clear Seas Research, will present “The Impact of the Economy on Collaborative Package Innovation Initiatives” at the 2009 Summit Meeting to be held February in Clearwater, Florida.
Industry insiders are concerned about the impact of the current credit crisis on their companies and
the food/beverage industry as a whole. While some believe the credit
crisis will have “very little” or “no impact”, most (77%) anticipate
“moderate” to “great impact” on their company’s business/operations.
by Sarah Corp
With customers demanding less material waste and manufacturing looking for ways to trim transportation costs, the trend toward sustainable packaging is gathering momentum.
Clear Seas Research has developed an online research panel community for members of the following sectors: HVACR, Plumbing, Architecture & Design, Construction, Roofing, Surveying & Mapping, Geomatics, Security, and Site Preparation.
Clear Seas Research announced today it has been accepted as a member of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO). CASRO is the leading membership organization in the market research industry.
For many processors, the framework for product development efforts has shifted. This year research and development groups (R&D) will focus on “healthy” and “natural” products, and pay close attention to consumer demand for “organic” offerings. Fewer will use teams in tackling product planning and development, and less will follow a set plan in 2008. As budgets fluctuate and the pace of new product development quickens, 2008 promises to be an interesting year on many fronts.
by Sarah Corp
Clear Seas Reseach applied for membership to BPA Worldwide, the largest media auditing organization in the world.
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