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Danger Ahead: 3 Sectors that Should Brace for the Fiscal Cliff

If Americans are faced with the impending tax-cut expirations, industries that rely on discretionary spending will be headed for disasterBy IBISWorld Senior Industry Analyst Nikoleta Panteva Not without good reason has the term “fiscal cliff” been the buzzword of post-election 2012. After experiencing tax cuts in 2001, 2003 and 2009, Americans are now faced with the impending expiration of more than 80 payroll and income tax breaks if Congress fails to reach a budget deal by the end of 2012. The measures would be aimed at lowering the federal government’s deficit, which has exceeded $1

Holiday Spending to Grow 3.7 Percent in 2012

Despite Expanding Sales, Expenditure Won’t Return to Prerecession Levels as “Fiscal Cliff” Concerns are Expected to Shake Consumer Confidence and Curb OverspendingBy IBISWorld Analyst Olivia Tang Holiday spending is forecast to increase 3.7 percent from last year to total $69.2 billion, according to IBISWorld. Higher disposable income levels will allow consumers to spend more freely on food, decorations and gifts during the winter holiday shopping season, from Nov. 1 to Dec. 25. But 2012 holiday spending will grow at a lower rate than the 4.9 percent rise in 2011 due to the approaching “

New York Industries Endure Sandy’s Wrath

As Superstorm Sandy swept through the East Coast, business across most industries came to a halt, with New York transportation and financial markets taking substantial hits.By IBISWorld Analyst Antonio Danova  In the final week of October, Superstorm Sandy charged through the entire Mid- Atlantic region, ravishing the area and leaving major US cities devastated. According to the New York Times, the total cost of destruction caused by the storm is estimated to eclipse $50.0 billion in economic losses, accounting for physical damage and lost business activity. A majority of these losses

Scenario Study: Puffed Up Corn Prices

Drought conditions causing corn prices to rise are benefiting rather than devastating corn farmers in the Midwest.By IBISWorld Senior Analyst Nikoleta Panteva The summer of 2012 will go down in history as one of the hottest the United States has faced. While this is undoubtedly good news for beach resorts and frozen yogurt stores , other US industries are experiencing a different fate. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the price of corn has already jumped nearly 50.0% from this time in 2011 due to a drought

Trends Outfitting the Fashion Retail Sector

Retailers that fail to adapt to fast-paced technological advances and changing consumer preferences risk falling out of fashionBy IBISWorld Senior Analyst Nikoleta Panteva  From smartphone shopping to aspiring consumers, the fashion retail sector is facing a slew of changes that will reshape the landscape for good. Operators embracing the shift are set to thrive, while those that do not risk losing significant ground. Fashion retailers have experienced a tough economic environment over the past five years. Unemployment skyrocketed as the housing bubble burst. Consumers tightened their

Three Cheers For Millennials!

Wine producers look to this demographic for upcoming trends in the alcoholic beverage sector.By IBISWorld Lead Industry Analyst Agata Kaczanowska As the youngest members of the Millennial cohort (also known as Generation Y) celebrate their twenty-first birthdays over the next five years, savvy wineries  and vintners will look to this demographic for upcoming trends across the entire alcoholic beverage sector .  The sheer size of Gen Y gives its members immense purchasing

Gen Y’s Fear of Commitment is Forcing Companies to Reevaluate their Strategies

From living at home longer to postponing marriage, this generation’s commitment phobia is hampering growth of several industries.By IBISWorld Analyst Mary Nanfelt Hipster, idealistic, tech-savvy – sound familiar? For many, these words probably conjure up an image of an iPhone-clad, twentysomething Echo Boomer. You might also envision young, fit adults toting yoga mats and reusable water bottles around urban city centers or individuals sitting in Starbucks watching Netflix or Hulu on their laptops or tablets. With common traits, such as returning home after college, changing jobs more

The Seven Deadly Sins

Although Cardinal sins like gluttony and lust have a fiery fate for offenders, they’re quite the industry moneymakersBy 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, there is truly no other depiction of the sins as viewed through an IBISWorld lens. This special report details the seven human vices in relation to industry performance. So, forecast

5 Hot Retail Sectors for Start-ups

Boasting easy entry and rising revenue, a handful of retail sectors offer promising prospects for interested entrepreneursBy 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 competition from retail megastores, many small businesses face an uphill battle from the outset and often don’t survive beyond a couple years. Some industries, however, offer better

Splitting Hairs

The Slow and Steady Recovery of Hair CareBy IBISWorld analyst Caitlin Moldvay It’s no secret that hair care is an important component in Americans’ beauty and grooming regimen. In fact, revenue from the hair salons, hair product and wig manufacturing industries exceeded the GDP of 110 other countries. In 2011, the hair products and services sector generated $48.6 billion. Although the sector’s revenue is prodigious, heightened unemploymentand reduced consumer spending have left their mark on these industries. These three industries all recorded revenue declines during the recession, with

IBISWorld Forecasts Cyber Monday Sales To Increase 12.4 Percent

Black Friday will only see marginal growth as consumers continue to move away from brick-and-mortar shoppingCyber 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 Monday sales to see large increases in 2011, while Black Friday will only see marginal growth as consumers continue to move away from brick-and-mortar shopping. Thanksgiving In 2011,

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