Research and Markets: U.S. Appliance Shipment Statistics Monthly: Q2 2011 - Report Available Now!

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7d9fbd/u_s_appliance_shi) has announced the addition of the "U.S. Appliance Shipment Statistics Monthly: February 2011" report to their offering.

“U.S. Appliance Shipment Statistics Monthly: February 2011”

Unit shipments were up in December, helping the industry to rebound from its third-quarter slump. Several major appliance categories ended the year with unit shipments up 5% or better over 2009. Full-year 2010 non-adjusted Electronics & Appliance Store sales increased 2.9% from full-year 2009. The group of core major appliances, including washers, dryers, disherwashers, refrigerators, freezers, ranges and ovens, ended the year up 6.4%. Full-year unit shipments of refrigerators for 2010 increased the most versus 2009, climbing 11.6%. Manufacturing also showed signs of a global upswing in December for the 17th consecutive month. According to the Manufacturing ISM Report on Business, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded and the overall economy grew for the 20th consecutive month. Additionally, growth occurred in new orders and employment for December.

In this report, you will find statistical analysis for:

• Year-to-date (YTD)
• Same time last year (STLY)
• 5-year trend
• Within each of the major appliance categories, including:
• Major Appliances
• Comfort Conditioning
• Consumer Electronics
• Commercial Appliances

Key Topics Covered:

• Overview Of The US Appliance Shipment Industry
• Residential Heating, Air Conditioning And Water Heater/Consumer Electronic
• US Factory Unit Shipments: December 2010-2006
• Residential Heating, Air Conditioning And Water Heater/Consumer Electronic
• US Factory Unit Shipments: Year-To-Date December 2010-2006
• Major Kitchen/Laundry Appliance US Factory Unit Shipments: January 2011-2007

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