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admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:44:26 +0000

Check out the global industry research section to discover lots of research businesses from Finland to Greece.

What are the largest amusement parks?

RR — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:10:57 +0000

The largest amusement parks in the world are as follows:

1. Magic Kingdom

Opened in 1971, it had 17 million visitors in 2008.

2. Disneyland

Opened in 1955, it’s theme is “Magic Kingdom”

15 million visitors in 2008.

3. Tokyo Disneyland

14.3 million visitors in 2008. Opened in 1983, it’s theme is “Magic Kingdom”

4. Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris

Opened in 1992, it’s theme is “Magic Kingdom.” (Notice a trend here?)

12.7 million visitors in 2008

5. Tokyo Disney Sea

Established in 2001, it is the most expensive theme park ever built, at over US $4 billion. The theme is nautical, and the volcano is the same size as Cinderella Castle in Tokyo Disneyland.

12.5 million visitors in 2008

9. Universal Studios Japan

The largest non-Disney theme park is Universal Studios in Japan. It opened in 2001 and reached 11 million visitors its first year. In 2008, it had 8.3 million visitors.

Source: Themed Entertainment Association (2009)

Where is the highest demand for restaurants?

RR — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:46:01 +0000

What are the largest markets for restuarants? i.e., what cities are the restaurants located in, and how much is spent annually?

Restaurant spending includes both local demand as well as tourism spending. The regional markets include city plus suburbs. The top markets, according to Restaurant Business, are as follows:

	Region	Sales ($Million)
1	New York, Newark, Edison	$522
2	Los Angeles	$18
3	Chicago	$13
4	Miami – Fort Lauderdale	$8
5	Dallas – Fort Worth	$8
6	Washington DC, Arlington, Alexandria	$8
7	Atlanta	$7
8	San Francsico, Oakland, Fremont	$7
9	Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington	$7

What are the largest drug stores in Philadelphia?

RR — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:01:57 +0000

Which drug stores in Philadelphia have the largest market share?

CVS has 29% market share, followed by Rite Aid with 23% and Eckerd with 16%. Further information is available from Drug Store News

What are the largest Convenience Store Chains?

RR — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:01:55 +0000

According to Convenience Store News, Shell Oil has the largest number of convenience stores, over 5,900 (12% market share). Next most common are 7-Eleven, BP, and Exxon Mobil.

Company	Units	Share
Shelloil Products	5,930	12%
7-Eleven Inc	5,700	12%
BP North America	4,900	10%
Exxon Mobile	4,300	9%
Chevron Texaco	2,950	6%
Alimentation Couche-Tard	2,900	6%
Speedway SuperAmerica	2,500	5%
Sunoco	1,500	3%
Valero Energy	1,400	3%
Pantry, Inc	1,400	3%

Overall statistics on the convenience store industry show that there are 22,400 companies in the industry (as of 2009).

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How are jewelry companies are doing?

RR — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:15:09 +0000

How are jewelry companies doing in terms of revenue, market share, marketing dollar spend, P&L breakdown, valuation, etc?

Jewelry companies have experienced sharp decline in 2009. Over 600 companies closed in 2009, and even more closed branch locations. Revenue declines were steeper than 2008. The largest public companies include Blue Nile, Tiffany & Co, Zale. Total market size in the U.S. is slightly under $24 billion.

More information is available in the 2010 Report on Jewelry Stores.

What’s a raccoon and why should I care?

RR — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:32:47 +0000

Raccoons are inquisitive animals, always poking around to see what’s happening. You’ll probably notice if a raccoon has gotten into your trash, since they’re not always the most subtle in their comings and goings.

Raccoons are versatile creatures, happy to be munching on a vegan pizza crust, or perhaps a fish. They adapt to their environment and flourish.

Raccoons are playful things, amused by anything shiny, such as a ball of tinfoil, or just by stomping around the underbrush.

Raccoons are native to Central and North America, but ResearchRaccoons may be found just about anywhere.

Where can I get help with strategic planning?

RR — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:30:14 +0000

Ask away! Our researchers and consultants can point you in the right direction for strategic planning.

Where can I find industry research?

RR — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:29:16 +0000

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Where do I find company research?

RR — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:19:20 +0000

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