General Business

Marketdata’s Prediction About NutriSystem Was Spot On – By John LaRosa

Dec. 14, 2020 I don’t know how we missed this news a few months ago, but we’ll catch up now. On Oct. 19, 2020 Kainos Capital, a private equity group, agreed to acquire NutriSystem, from Tivity Health, for $575 million. Kainos is well known for investing in weight loss brands, such as Slim-Fast. So, NutriSystem […]

$2 Billion U.S. Autism Treatment Market Poised for Growth – By John LaRosa

Dec. 14, 2020 There are 3.5 million children and adults with autism in America. The North American market for autism disorder and treatment is expected to grow over the next five years, due to a variety of factors: more widespread awareness of the condition, efforts by advocacy groups, an increase in the number of ABA […]

Mental Wellness Market Worth $121 Billion – New GWI Report

Nov. 18, 2020 The Global Wellness Institute has released a new report that finds that “mental wellness” is a $121 billion market (global). They define the market as comprised of 4 segments: 1) senses, spaces and sleep ($49.5 billion), 2) brain-boosting nutraceuticals & botanicals ($34.8 bill.), 3) self-improvement ($33 bill.), and 4) meditation & mindfulness […]

“Alternative” Financial Services market Worth $36+ Billion

Nov. 10, 2020 – Marketdata Publishes New Report: “The U.S. Alternative Financial Services Industry: Check Cashing & Money Transfer Services, Pawn Shops, Payday Loans, Rent-to-Own Stores” There are millions of households in America with low incomes and poor credit that find dealing with traditional banks to be difficult. They have chosen instead to patronize “alternative […]