In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global figure skating equipment market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market's size, the report has taken into consideration the revenue generated from the retail sales of figure skating equipment to individual consumers and skating rinks.Forecasting is based on the projected demand for figure skating equipment, and average unit price estimations during the forecast period. Throughout this report, 2016 is considered as the base year. All calculations involving quantitative data are based on 2016, whereas for 2017-2021 the values are estimated.

The global furniture market is at a mature stage. Regulations from various governments in the industry are at a medium level. Manufacturers are required to comply with some mandatory regulations. Players operating in this industry invest heavily in their R&D capabilities in order to develop innovative products. The level of competition in the industry is medium. The global mattress market also has the presence of many regional and global players.

Area rugs are used to cover residential and commercial floors and to decorate and enhance the appearance of homes. They are of two types: machine-made and handmade area rugs. They are commonly made of nylon, polypropylene, polyester,wool, cotton, jute, silk, sisal, and seagrass. They are available in different shapes,styles, sizes, and colors. The rising consumer confidence across the world, the

booming housing industry, and growing demand for luxury area rugs are among the factors contributing to the growth the market worldwide.

The global area rugs market is driven by several factors. One of the main drivers is a rise in globalization, which has led to the easy and wider availability of different area rug products in various designs. Globalization has also resulted in lowering of trade.The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global area rugs market for 2017-2021. It includes the segmentation of the global area rugs market by product, application, distribution channel, and geography. To calculate the market size, we have considered the revenue generated through the sales of area rugs to individual consumers across the globe in 2016.

Manufacturers are focusing on manufacturing head protection hats which fits any user irrespective of gender, size and shape of head circumference. Few vendors,such as Honeywell, offer hard hats that are adjustable to any user with enhanced protection and comfort. It uses patented suspension technology and design, which is suitable for construction applications.The increasing use of mobile-based applications for personal protective equipment (PPE) management at construction sites is expected to contribute to the growth of

the PPE market in construction Industry by monitoring and managing worker's compliance toward safety. It also indicates the repairing and maintenance of PPE according to the requirement. Companies such as Honeywell and 3M offer such services to its customers.Increasing demand for high-visibility clothing from construction industry is also expected to drive the market. It is estimated that high-visibility clothing will grow at a CAGR of around 7.56% by 2020.

Globally, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), consumer electronics, furniture and furnishings, apparel, and beauty products segments are exhibiting considerable growth potential. The demand for leather goods is expected to increase with the growing disposable income and the rising millennial population, an attractive target group for these products. A key growth factor during the forecast period will be the increasing influence of social and digital platforms on consumers. In addition, services such as free shipping and product returns that enhance consumer experience will also play a pivotal role.

In the leather production process, tanning is the second step after the preparation of the hide and is followed by the crusting process. The conversion of raw hides or skins into leather is known as tanning. Hides and skins possess the ability to absorb tannic acid and other chemical substances that prevent them from decaying, besides making them resistant to wetting and keeping them durable and supple. The surface of hides and skins contains hair and oil glands and is known as the grain side. The flesh side of the skin or the hide is much thicker and softer compared with the grain side.

本周各类纸张、纸浆、溶解浆、黏胶短纤价格均较为稳定：瓦楞纸出厂价稳定在 4338 元/吨，牛卡纸出厂价稳定在 4788 元/吨，灰底白板纸稳定在 4392元/吨，白卡纸稳定在 5801 元/吨；溶解浆价格稳定在 7930 元/吨。

Sports and fitness wear is worn during workouts, sports, or any physical exercise to provide the wearer comfort and style. T-shirts, hoodies, shorts, and tracksuits are typical sport-specific apparel used while playing sports and doing other physical activities such as exercise. Sports and fitness apparel is designed to be lightweight and has thermal properties that allow the wearer to stay warm in cold conditions and vice versa. Modern-day sports apparel is made using advanced fabrics, which remove the wearer's perspiration away from the body to the outer surface of the apparel so that it can evaporate. Sports and fitness apparel is also available in various fashionable designs. The crossover between fashion and exercise has propelled the demand for sports apparel and fitness among women.

The athletic footwear market in the US is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 2.94% during the forecast period. The market generates revenue from both store-based and non-store retailing. The running shoes segment dominated the market in 2015, followed by the basketball shoes segment. The growing health-consciousness and the need for physical fitness are propelling the demand for running shoes in the US. With changes in lifestyles, most US consumers now prefer comfort over price. For example, comfortable footwear offered by Skechers is gaining popularity and a wider consumer base in the US, despite the brand being a lesser popular one compared with Nike or Adidas. As a result, the demand for comfortable footwear is increasing, which will also drive the growth of the market in the coming years.

其他家用轻工、文娱用品、造纸板块指数表现较好。年初以来沪深 300 指数下跌4.48%，轻工板块下跌 9.98%，跑输大盘 5.50pct；下半年以来轻工板块上涨 10.78%，跑输大盘 2.23pct。子板块中，年初以来其他家用轻工、造纸版块分别跑赢大盘13.98pct、5.66pct；下半年以来，文娱用品子版块也表现靓丽，跑赢大盘 6.97pct。 三季报回顾：营收增长加速，盈利能力大幅提高。