Research the consumer services industries in United States. Choose any one of the consumer services companies and write an essay of about 500 words on how a diverse economy such as the United States can satisfy the needs of its consumers. Consider different cultures and languages, services offered to lower socioeconomic populations, or services offered to disabled consumers or women. Also analyze the challenges faced by the consumer service industry.

Housing

During the recession and several years after, the housing sector suffered immeasurably. Businesses in the sector declared bankruptcy, unable to retain demand for their services. Fortunately, as demand for housing has slowly started to trend upward and consumer incomes have expanded, demand for home services has also recovered. The Landscaping Services industry is estimated to grow at an annualized rate of 1.3% to $70.6 billion in the five years to 2013. Operators in this industry are currently enjoying an estimated 6.0% profit margin and face a rosy outlook. Continuous recovery in the construction sector and in consumers’ wallets will underpin the industry’s forecast growth of 5.9% in the next five years.