Internet Plumbing and Heating Market Report - UK 2016-2020 Analysis

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Oct 05, 2016, 05:03 ET

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th edition of the 'Internet Plumbing and Heating Market Report – UK 2016-2020 Analysis' comprises a detailed study of the online plumbing and heating product markets and analyses current trends by product sector. It includes comment on future prospects and implications for all companies that sell plumbing products online, including specialist online plumbing retailers and the industry as a whole.

Key sections covered:

• Market overview - size, change, current trends and forecasts.
• Product sector review - size, product mix, trends etc. - baths and sanitaryware; shower controls and bathroom taps; shower enclosures, screens and trays; towel warmers and decorative radiators; and heating products.
• Supplier review - market shares of leading online specialists, supply structure, overview of non-specialists.
• Sector characteristics - website functionality, pricing and discounts, distribution and delivery, and marketing.

Key areas of insight include:

• Internet market size by product sector – overall growth rates in recent years and forecasts to 2020.
• The UK has the highest rate of online purchasing in Europe, driven by faster broadband internet access and increased confidence to buy online. Almost 40 million UK users access the internet every day.
• With the roll-out of the 4G network across the UK, the number of consumers using a mobile device has nearly doubled in the last five years. Around one third of users now regard their smartphone as the most important means for going online.
• The market has continued to consolidate with the leading specialist players taking greater market share. However, there remain a large number of smaller specialists operating in addition to multi-channel non-specialists.
• Key online players - market shares of leaders – split by specialists and non-specialists.

MARKET OVERVIEW

• Overall market size by value, rates of change, current trends and future prospects.
• Economic overview, social and demographic trends, population growth, level of activity within the private RMI sector, consumer confidence and expenditure etc.
• Internet trends - including overall UK, e-retail market, mobile internet access, mobile devices, typical purchaser profile by age and sex, trends in online household goods purchases etc.
• Shopping trends - including increasing online research, higher expectations of shorter delivery times and costs, growth of 'click and collect' and alternative pick-up locations, importance of social networking, influence of customer reviews and blogs, easier identification of lowest prices, use of voucher codes, payment flexibility, importance of marketplace websites, and growth in digital advertising – particularly mobile.

PRODUCT TRENDS

• Overall product mix – by value and share – baths & sanitaryware, shower controls and bathroom taps, bathroom furniture & accessories, shower enclosures/trays/screens, towel warmers & decorative radiators, heating products.
• Key design trends by product sector – sustainability and the environment, affordable design, technological improvements including digital controls, minimalist and contemporary styles, space saving designs for small UK bathrooms, safety features, inclusive design etc.
• Use of own label – advantages and disadvantages, trends, positioning, influences.
• Branded product – growing number of products and brands offered.

SUPPLIER REVIEW

• Market shares of leading specialist online plumbing retailers.
• Review and analysis of leading online plumbing retailers, including company profile, turnover, key brands etc. Also summary of significant other online plumbing retailers.
• Overview of non-specialists, including merchant/trade channel, DIY multiples and other retail suppliers - store-based retailers, mail-order catalogues, grocery multiples, non-specialist marketplace retailers (such as Amazon) and plumbing manufacturers.
• Changes in structure of internet channel – specialists/non-specialists, key trends.

SUPPLIER REVIEW

• Functionality including comment on website design, optimisation measures including mobile, search facility, secure payment features, monitoring and feedback.
• Pricing including online price comparison tools, price matching facility, trade accounts and available discounts.
• Showroom facility including percentage of online plumbing retailers that also offer a showroom facility. Distribution including comment on delivery times, cost of delivery, order processing, delivery service – national or online retailer own, refund policy etc.
• Marketing including importance of word of mouth promotion, effectiveness of online advertising, use of video, social networking, applications and impact of customer reviews.
• Customer advice including growing importance as a supplier differential, live help facility, email facility, typical questions and answers.

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