MTW Research

New market research on the UK bathroom market from MTW Research has found that bathroom retailers are set to benefit from shifting preferences toward higher value bathrooms, with product development & sustainability driving growth in 2011 and beyond.

A new market research survey on the UK panel builders market from MTW Research has found that demand patterns and market trends are shifting in 2011, prompting greater optimism in the market.

A new survey of kitchen retailers from MTW Research has found that 65% of companies in the kitchen market are expecting sales to grow over the next 12 months, despite the 2011 VAT rise and slowdown in the housing market dampening prospects.

The UK housebuilding market will rise by 154,000 homes in 2010, according to a new report from MTW Research, though housebuilder expenditure remains under tight control as social housing investment slows and business confidence returns slowly.

The bedroom furniture market fell by an average of £5 million per month during the recession, according to a new report from MTW Research, though is set to grow by around £15 million in 2010 as demand returns, led by childrens bedroom furniture.

The garden products market will grow by £95 million in 2010, according to a new report from MTW Research, despite ‘gardengrabbing’ loopholes and a range of other factors dampening short-term growth prospects for the industry.

The kitchen furniture market lost £250 million of sales during the recession, according to a new report from MTW Research, though the kitchen industry is optimistic for 2010 as growth in demand starts to return.

A new report on the dining and occasional furniture market from MTW Research states that the industry is likely to return to modest growth in 2010, following the difficult trading environment of 2009.

The Facilities Management market will continue to see a dramatic shift toward multi-service provision in 2010, according to a new market report from MTW Research, with clients following ‘flight to price’ procurement strategies to reduce costs.

The UK contract cleaning market responded quickly and positively to the recession in 2009, according to a new report from MTW Research, with streamlining activities preventing spiralling declines in profitability.