{"product_id":"consumer-services","title":"Consumer Services","description":"\u003cp\u003eConsumer Services\u003cbr\u003e\nBrief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompanies in this industry repair machinery, equipment and other products; as well as provide personal and laundry services to customers. Major US service companies include Cintas, Jiffy Lube, Regis Corporation, Safelite, Service Corporation International, and WW International; leading companies outside of the US are Funespaña (Spain), Indigo Group (France), and Klier Hair Group (Germany).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCOMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsumer income and demographics drive demand in the industry. The profitability of individual companies depends on favorable store location, customer service, and efficient operations. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing and access to large groups of customers. Small companies can compete through convenient location and providing specialized services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCTS, OPERATIONS \u0026amp; TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMajor services are car repair and maintenance (about 39% of industry revenue), personal care (about 14%), commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair (about 13%), and dry cleaning and laundry services (about 9%). Other services include death care, car washes, appliance repair, parking services, weight loss services, pet care (except veterinary), electronic equipment repair, tattoo and body modification, and dating services.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consumer Goods \u0026 Retailing","offers":[{"title":"November, 2023 \/ - \/ MCW728107992","offer_id":47721050767666,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.hardmanwell.com\/products\/consumer-services","provider":"HARDMAN AND WELL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCIES L.L.C","version":"1.0","type":"link"}