Abstract
The report covers drinkware (eg glasses, jugs and decanters), other tableware (eg dessert bowls, serving bowls, platters, cups and saucers), cookware and food preparation, and other items (eg vases, candleholders).
Items of a primarily decorative nature, such as paperweights or photo frames, are not included within the scope of this report, neither are antiques or second-hand glass. Glassware manufactured for the HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) sector is outside the scope of this report.
Value figures throughout this report are at retail selling prices (rsp) unless otherwise stated. Market sizes at 2002 prices are calculated using Mintel' s household goods deflator.
Even though replacement remains the main driver to volume sales - and that will not change - the face of the market is slowly but steadily changing, and this is the result of both consumer demand and supplier initiatives.
Beyond the high-volume, discount-price sector there is real growth in higher-quality and design product.
Main themes of the report:
- Trading up consumers and growing volume sales.
- Moving the market beyond high volumes and discounts.
- Importance of fashion in the home.
- Increase in design activity.
- Gift market as a driver of sales.
- Changing patterns of home entertaining.
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