Leisure goods

Article Abstract:

In 1998, the UK market for leisure goods was valued at 12,100.3 million pounds sterling, representing a 17.1% increase on 1995. The market includes books, toys and games, entertainment software and sports equipment, which currently takes the lion share with a 31.4% share. Nike is currently the industry's leading manufacturer, with a 6% market share in value terms. An overview of key trends is given, along with market data, company profiles, and forecasts for the future.

Consumer Audio Recordings, Integrated Record Production/Distribution, Prerecorded records and tapes, Toys and Sporting Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods, Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Equipment and supplies, Sound recordings, Leisure

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Books

Article Abstract:

In 1994, the UK market for books totalled more than 2 billion pounds sterling, representing a rise of 9%. The market has been boosted by reduced prices and a trend towards hardback books. Non-fiction makes up 2.2 million pounds of the total, with romantic fiction leading the fictional sector. An overview of the book market is given, including details of trends, sectors, company profiles, advertising, consumer profiles, distribution and forecasts for the future.

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Books

Article Abstract:

Between 1992 and 1996, the number of book titles published rose by 21.8%. The UK book market is dominated by social science and literature publications. In 1997, book imports fell 18.7% to 523 million pounds sterling; while exports fell 22% to 919.8 million pounds. An overview of international trade is given, along with details of market trends, distribution, and prices.

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