41. Chairman John McGuckian said UTV had increased its market share of total ITV revenue and enjoyed the highest share of viewing in the Independent Television network. 42. But the weakness of the UK pound helped Pilkington boost market share against foreign imports. 43. The Tyneside-based company plans to expand into South Durham and Teesside in a bid to win market share ahead of the promised upturn in the housing market. 44. For the business award the judging panel examined factors such as creation and maintenance of job levels, increased market share, innovative new products and new training programmes. 45. Whisky sales volumes were virtually unchanged and beer volumes fell slightly, though market shares increased. 46. Loss of domestic market share due to increased competition. 47. Loss of domestic market share due to product obsolescence. 48. As a result there has been a substantial growth in customer visits and a significant increase in our market share. 49. However, we were very competitive in price, quality and service, and our market share in New England increased strongly as a result. 50. So if CandP wanted to increase -- or even retain -- its market share, it was going to have to make changes. |