Washers and Dryers - US - July 2008
Washers and Dryers - US - July 2008

During 2003-2008, appliance sales have tracked the boom and the bust of the housing market. After showing strong sales for a mature market through mid-2006, the market has seen sales slide as the housing market has stumbled. Once the housing market stabilizes, replacement sales, product innovation - especially in "green" technologies - and sales to affluent Boomers and young, multi-ethnic consumers should drive growth through 2013. Analysis and insights include:

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Overview

Overview

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Scope and Themes
Executive Summary
Insights and Opportunities
Fast Forward Trends

Market

Market

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Market Size and Forecast
Competitive Context
Segment Performance
Segment Performance—Washers
Segment Performance—Dryers
Retail Channels
Retail Channels—Other

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.

Attitudes and Motivations
Race and Ethnicity
Cluster Analysis
Custom Consumer Groups: Moms

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

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Leading Companies
Brand Qualities
Innovation and Innovators
Advertising and Promotion

Data

Data

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Appendix: Age of Dryers

Other

Retail Channels—Appliance and Specialty Stores
Retail Channels—Home Centers, Hardware Stores, Building Supply Stores
Market Drivers: Going Green
Market Drivers: The Housing Market
Demographic Drivers
Ownership and Frequency of Purchase
Spending, Acquisition and Retail Considerations
Marketing: Internet and In-store are Key