Get back into the swing of things with blog posts from The Freedonia Group, Simba Information, Freedonia Focus Reports, and Kalorama Information.  In addition to market analysis, this week’s round-up includes observations on the state of market research from our CEO and Founder Rob Granader.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that biopharma in China is growing faster than many in the West have projected. A number of economic and development factors are contributing to this growth. But these have all been evolving for decades. 

So if there is a gap in Western (and in some cases China’s own internal) knowledge about this evolution, it should be put down to simply not paying enough attention.  

I have been with MarketResearch.com for over ten years helping clients with their information needs. In the last few years there has been an explosion of new companies creating market research reports. So, vetting publishers and content is becoming one of the most important aspects of my job.

The next generation sequencing (NGS) market has captured the interest of many companies and investors across a variety of applications including clinical diagnostics, drug discovery and development, forensics, and consumer genomics, to name a few.

Scan through the latest headlines from Packaged Facts, Kalorama Information, and The Freedonia Group. This week, analysts recapped MEDICA 2018 and tackled topics like direct-to-consumer testing, pet insurance companies, the smart home network, and more.

The exterior components of a building — also known as the building envelope — are a key consideration for construction professionals. The choice of materials greatly influences construction and maintenance costs, ease of installation, durability, and sustainability.

There are very few negatives in this year’s outlook for the U.S. weight loss market. The largest competitors are back in high-growth mode, unemployment is down, obesity rates are still high, and more DIY dieters seem to be joining structured programs.

The industry appears to be hitting on all cylinders, propelled by a strong overall economy and continued high demand for weight loss programs by a largely overweight population.

Read on for all the latest from Packaged Facts, The Freedonia Group, Simba Information, and Kalorama Information. This week, our analysts tackled hot topics in durable pet products, global water treatment, kindergarten readiness programs, the booming US side gig market, and much more.

The automotive aftermarket — the secondary market for vehicle parts used in repair and maintenance — encompasses everything from brake parts to filters to batteries. Automotive aftermarket companies include General Motors, Bosch, Standard Motor Products, Denso, Federal-Mogul, and CARDONE Industries, among others.

Gig work soared after the Great Recession, as workers were laid off and millennials entered the job market. In addition, new technology – including ride sharing apps and the ability to telecommute and provide freelance services from home – also fueled growth in part-time gigs. In an effort to find life/work balance, millennials and others embraced this more flexible lifestyle.