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Welcome to the twelfth edition of Retail Week's Research Round-Up. As part of our continued commitment to keeping you up-to-date on the latest retail news and developments, we have selected for your perusal the most relevant market research reports.

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED RETAIL RESEARCH REPORTS

This report examines sales through all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include department stores, food retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, home furniture and household goods retailers, durable goods retailers, and leisure and personal goods retailers.

Following challenging market conditions in 2005, this year furniture & floorcoverings has performed significantly better. Despite a steep sales decline by MFI, the market is set to deliver stronger growth in 2006, fuelled by an improved economic picture, a flood of new cheap space to the market and ambitious expansion strategies from ScS and Land of Leather.

Homewares is one the most fragmented sectors in retail low price points and natural synergies with other categories have attracted retailers from across the retail spectrum, raising the competitive stakes. This report explores the market dynamics, growth trends and drivers, key indicators and profiles the leading operators in the market.

This report analyses the DIY & gardening market as it enters a mature stage, characterised by slow growth. The report looks at the market dynamics, growth trends and drivers, key indicators and profiles the leading operators in the market including B&Q, Homebase, Argos, Focus and Wickes, covering market share performance between 2001 and 2006.

This report examines sales through all channels to provide sector insight. Channels include department stores, food retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, home furniture and household goods retailers, durable goods retailers, and leisure and personal goods retailers.

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The Retail Week Team

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