Household appliances

Article Abstract:

The value of the UK market for household appliances is forecast to rise by 1.8% at constant 1998 prices to 7,740 million pounds sterling in 2001. The most significant sector of the market in value terms is consumer electronics, representing 58% of sales in 1998. The leader of the household appliances market is Sony, accounting for 11.5% of value sales in 1997. Replacement rates will slow down as a result of technological and design innovation in existing products, thus having an impact on overall demand.

Household Appliances, Household Appliance Manufacturing, Statistics, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Appliances

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Upheaval

Article Abstract:

Lodz, Poland, has undergone economic changes since 1989. The city developed as an industrial town in the late 19th century, then was hit by the Holocaust, which wiped out the Jewish population Textiles have declined in importance since 1989, due to a drop in trade with Russia and competition from the Far East. Small clothing companies are being set up. Unemployment is at over 11%, and the population is shrinking, and there are 16% more women than men.

Economic aspects, Poland, Economic development, Lodz, Poland

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