Article: Down, but not out: there's still room for profits in bread machines.(includes related article on study methodology)

While the bread machine industry is experiencing declining prices and shrinking margins, the category is far from a down-and-dirty commodity business. With only 18 percent household penetration, there is still potential to maintain integrity and profits.

With some enhanced product features and creative marketing, manufacturers can give consumers more compelling reasons to buy bread machines than simply cheaper prices. These are just some of the findings of a new consumer research survey conducted by Riedel Marketing Group, a Phoenix-based marketing company specializing in the housewares industry.

The market research report, entitled Manufacturer's Insight on ...

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