Small Electrics Find An Angle

摘要

In spite of the dark clouds hanging over the economy, shafts of light have nonetheless broken through to shine a light on some small appliance segments.rnData from the NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y., a market research firm, confirms that consumers are buying less in most housewares product categories, reflecting how consumers are tightening their belts as they deal with the credit crunch, climbing home foreclosure rates, and growing unemployment. But the research also shows that some segments have found growth by responding to consumer needs and offering superior technology.