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61.1% of readers polled have or plan to offer personal computers within the next few years

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650 retailers were polled to see who is selling and who plans to sell home computers in their stores. 20.8% currently carry personal computers. 40.3% are planning to stock computers in the future. The reason for the growth is the drop in price of the home computers. Personal computers are now affordable to the consumer.

HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, AND EQUIPMENT STORES, Computers, Digital computers, Surveys, Public opinion, Minicomputers, Merchants, Merchandising (Periodical)

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Eighth annual major appliance statistical and marketing report

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Consumers are becoming more aware and buying better quality appliances but the retail demand and manufacturers' shipments are low. No major appliance is expected to show a gain this year in shipments. Consumers are spending less. Hopefully when the housing market picks up, so will the major appliance industry.

Household cooking equipment, Electric housewares and fans, Household refrigerators and freezers, Microwave ovens, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Air purifiers, Refrigeration equipment, Dishwashing machines, Dishwashers, Clothes dryers, Refuse compactors, Trash compactors

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7th annual housewares statistical & marketing report

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Statistics and analysis of housewares market. Trends are reviewed along with new products. Consumer wants and needs are surveyed and how new products meets these needs.

Retail industry, Retail trade, Marketing, Home furnishings

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