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Article: Is everything back to normal? (Editor's Page).
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- Household & Personal Products Industry
- Article date:
- November 1, 2002
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THAT'S THE QUESTION the industrial and institutional (I&I) market is asking itself after a tumultuous 2001. Air travel and hotel occupancy levels dropped dramatically post Sept. 11. At the same time, economic woes forced building occupancy levels down. The good news for the industry is that things seem to be looking up, and observers are optimistic about 2003. Our coverage of this important segment begins on p. 95.
The fine fragrance market was also hit by the double whammy of terrorist attacks and economic downturn. Now the industry is gearing up for its all-important holiday selling season. Industry observers insist this is a make or break year for the fine ...