--- title: "Market Research Weekly Wrap-Up: May 12, 2017" description: This weekly digest contains the latest blog posts from MarketResearch.com's publishing divisions. image: https://blog.marketresearch.com/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/WeeklyWrapUp.png --- [![MarketResearch.com](https://blog.marketresearch.com/hs-fs/hub/209482/file-22777923.gif?width=295&height=66&name=file-22777923.gif "MarketResearch.com")](https://www.marketresearch.com/) [Market Research Blog](https://blog.marketresearch.com/) # Market Research Weekly Wrap-Up: May 12, 2017 by [Sarah Schmidt](https://blog.marketresearch.com/author/sarah-schmidt), on May 12, 2017 ![market research articles.png](https://blog.marketresearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog_Images/WeeklyWrapUp.png?width=350&name=WeeklyWrapUp.png "market research articles.png")Check out the latest articles from Packaged Facts, Freedonia Focus Reports, The Freedonia Group, Kalorama Information, and MarketResearch.com. This week, we cover a variety of topics including the markets for frozen food, Christmas decorations, copper mining, oil refineries, virtual anatomy, and much more. ### [Frozen Foods Follow the Green Giant](https://www.packagedfacts.com/Content/Blog/2017/05/09/Frozen-Foods-Follow-the-Green-Giant) Frozen foods have been feeling the heat lately largely due to a shift in consumer preferences to fresh and refrigerated foods. But the industry is fighting back. ### [Back to the Future: Retro Products and LEDs Light the Way for Christmas Decoration Demand](https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Content/Blog/2017/05/09/Back-to-the-Future-Retro-Products-and-LEDs-Light-the-Way-for-Christmas-Decoration-Demand) After slow but steady growth over much of the decade to 2016, the pace of Christmas light demand has quickened as consumers embrace the glow of LEDs. ### [Amid Structural Challenges, Commercial Printers Find Opportunity in Packaging](https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Content/Blog/2017/05/09/Amid-Structural-Challenges-Commercial-Printers-Find-Opportunity-in-Packaging) The commercial printing industry continues to struggle amid the rise of digital media and digital printing technologies. But demand for eye-catching packaging is delivering opportunity for growth to some within the industry. ### [US Copper Miners Dig Deeper into a Growing Market](https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Content/Blog/2017/05/09/US-Copper-Miners-Dig-Deeper-Into-a-Growing-Market) Copper has surpassed gold in the US mining industry, and mining of this pliable, conductive metal is expected to grow at a vigorous pace through 2021 amid upticks in global construction and mining activity.    ### [AHCA and Retail Clinics: Assessing the Impact](https://www.kaloramainformation.com/Content/Blog/2017/05/05/AHCA-and-Retail-Clinics-Assessing-the-Impact) In light of potential repeal or significant revision Affordable Care Act (ACA), the calculus behind the U.S. retail clinics market and industry expansion is reconsidered by Kalorama Information in a recent blog post. ### [Virtual Anatomy Develops into a Major Tool in Medical Education](https://www.kaloramainformation.com/Content/Blog/2017/05/11/Virtual-Anatomy-Develops-into-a-Major-Tool-in-Medical-Education) Virtual anatomy is emerging as a key application of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology in U.S. healthcare. New products seek to replace cadavers and reduce anatomy department costs. ### [Global Recruitment Industry Outlook for 2017](https://blog.marketresearch.com/global-recruitment-industry-outlook-for-2017) Access key data and analysis on the global recruitment industry, including top trends and companies. ### [The Market Research Analyst Role: An Inside Perspective](https://blog.marketresearch.com/the-market-research-analyst-role-an-inside-perspective) Nine thought leaders explain the evolving role of market research analysts in 2017 and beyond. ### [January's Gasolinazo Impacts Mexican Automotive Aftermarket](https://www.freedoniagroup.com/Content/Blog/2017/05/10/January%E2%80%99s-Gasolinazo-Impacts-Mexican-Automotive-Aftermarket) At the beginning of 2017, the Mexican government rolled back its subsidy on fuel prices, a move which will have rippling impacts in the automotive aftermarket.  ### [Barrier Films Trends to Watch in 2017](https://www.freedoniagroup.com/Content/Blog/2017/05/10/Barrier-Film-Trends-to-Watch-in-2017) Barrier films are making inroads in several high-growth markets, fueled by technology advances and consumer preferences.  ### [Two New Oil Refineries Planned for Texas: The Biggest in 40 Years](https://www.freedoniagroup.com/Content/Blog/2017/05/10/Two-New-Oil-Refineries-Planned-for-Texas-The-Biggest-in-40-Years) Two new major oil refineries in Texas are expected to come online in 2019, supported by an evolving oil market in the region.   [![FREE Webinar: Retail Clinics: Present and Future](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/209482/7241e7c8-b9ea-4f9c-93ae-44d71e70edb7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/209482/7241e7c8-b9ea-4f9c-93ae-44d71e70edb7) --- **About the Author: **Sarah Schmidt is a Managing Editor at MarketResearch.com, a leading provider of global market intelligence products and services. 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