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The market for domestic lighting in the UK has enjoyed a period of
unprecedented growth during the past five years, with both main sectors of the
market, luminaires and lamps, recording real sales increases of more than a
fifth in this period. The reasons for this growth are many and varied but
include positive economic and demographic factors, as well as a boom in home
improvements, prompted by the glut of TV programmes and magazines dedicated to
the subject. Through exclusive consumer research and authoritative market
analysis this report provides insight into all the key issues facing the
industry, including:
- Economic and demographic factors that have combined to propel the
domestic lighting market forward
- The impact of increased media coverage, such as home style-related
TV programmes and magazines
- Changing working patterns influencing the domestic lighting market
- Analysis of new product development with in the sector
- Sales of light fittings and shades
- Exclusive consumer research into types of lamp/light bulbs bought
- An assessment of the degree of commitment/enthusiasm/loyalty for a
product range or brand/retailer
Products covered in this report are known to the lighting industry as lamps
or light sources and luminaires. Consumers would be more likely to recognise
lamps or light sources as bulbs and tubes and luminaires as lights, lamps or
light fittings. The lamps sector covers tungsten filament bulbs and strips
designed for domestic use (including specialist bulbs), halogen bulbs and
strips, and compact fluorescent lamps or CFLs. Luminaires incorporates table,
ceiling, spotlight, wall and floor fittings, as well as shades sold separately. |