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After six years of consecutive negative growth, we expect the French construction industry to return to low, but positive growth in 2014, as our 0.5% forecast indicates. Our fundamental view remains unchanged, as we believe that while the worst is over for the industry, a strong rebound is off the cards. Our view aligns with our Country Risk forecast for economic growth which expects a moderate recovery of 0.7% real GDP growth in 2014. We expect transport infrastructure projects to lead this timid recovery over the next decade, with more sustainable growth necessitating a wide range of structural reforms.

During 2013, demand for refrigeration appliances in Italy was negatively impacted by the economic downturn and low consumer confidence linked to high political instability and rising unemployment. Italian consumers tended to postpone the purchase of major appliances such as refrigeration appliances during 2013, with the category recording a current value decline of 6% over the course of the year. During 2013, sales of refrigeration appliances benefited only moderately from government incentives...

Summary "Romania Mobile Data Market to 2015: Mobile Subscriptions by Operators" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Romania and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

The Chinese retail sector is set to expand vigorously over the next few years as the country's growing and increasingly affluent population leads to a strong rise in household spending across all retail subsectors. We are particularly positive about the future growth prospects for communications and furnishing & home spending; however, we expect the highest proportion of the household budget to be spent on food and drink throughout our forecast period.

Manufacturing Execution System Market by Applications (Process Industries- Chemicals, F&B, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Lifesciences Power, Water & Wastewater Management; Discrete Industries- Automotive, Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defense, FMCG) and Geography (Americas, EMEA, & APAC) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2014 - 2020

The most important trend driving growth in ATM use in Egypt towards the end of the review period was that many employees started to receive their salaries paid directly into their debit accounts. This in turn encouraged a rise in the banked population, which increased from just 7% in 2008 to 32% in 2013 and a consequent rise in the household penetration of debit cards. This trend supported a strong rise in card volume and transaction volume.

Consumer appliances in Italy recorded a sharp decline in both volume and value sales during 2013. This negative trend was related to the challenging economic situation in Italy, which is reducing consumer confidence and compromising consumer spending power. Major appliances was the category most negatively affected by the ongoing economic recession as consumers now tend to postpone important long-term investment in the future. Within this context, freestanding appliances suffered less in 2013,...

Parkinson's disease is a progressive condition that is characterized by bradykinesia, muscular rigidity, tremor, and postural instability. As the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson's disease may affect individuals of any age but prevalence is increased with age and it is most common in the elderly. Dopaminergic therapies have been fairly effective in treating bradykinesia, but several unmet needs remain. Some needs will be met during the forecast period from 2012-2022, while others, such as the need for disease-modifying drugs, will remain. GlobalData expects that advancements will be made in levodopa administration and that four new molecular entities will be introduced to the market by 2022, these factors along with increased patient numbers from an aging population will drive the market during the forecast period.

Summary "Spain Mobile Demand Market to 2015: Mobile Subscriptions by Technology " report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Spain and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

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Wipes in Serbia never experienced negative growth rates in current terms during the crisis years, but growth did significantly slow down between 2008 and 2012 compared to previous years. It is obvious that consumers were more than ready to give up on these products when budgets were tight, but with higher disposable income comes better performance, as people became accustomed to convenience which wipes can offer.

The category of fine wines/champagne and spirits in Thailand experienced strongly growing sales in 2013. There was an expansion in the number of luxury pubs/bars and restaurants, resulting in a greater accessibility of fine wines/champagne and spirits. Most of the sales were derived from the on-trade market since people like to show off their high-class social status. Moreover, the key players in this area were actively adopting marketing activities to boost consumption demand amongst target...

The Future of the Dairy Food Market in Malaysia to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Dairy Food consumption trends in Malaysia, historic and forecast Dairy Food consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Dairy Food sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Summary "Spain Mobile Handset Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Technology and by Generation" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Spain and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

GlobalData's new report, "United Kingdom Cardiovascular Prosthetic Devices Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the United Kingdom Cardiovascular Prosthetic Devices market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Cardiac Valve Repairs and Septal Occluders.

Throughout the review period microwaves developed at a rapid pace, mainly due to the low level of penetration in the country. Russian consumers perceive microwaves as a functional appliance which is considered almost as "a must-have" gadget in the kitchen. Consumers appreciate the functionality and ease of use of microwaves. Microwaves are an essential appliance for families with children, as they enable food to be heated easily for children and are convenient.

Summary "Mexico Mobile Demand Market to 2015: Mobile Subscriptions by Operators" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Mexico and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Summary "Mexico Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Smartphone Sales by Vendor and by Operating System" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Mexico and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

AFH products saw a somewhat unappealing current value development in 2013, as growth went up by 3% compared with the previous year. The main reason for the slow growth was the sluggish economic development in the country. Volume sales were more or less flat, unable to pick up due to the economic uncertainty. The small value growth was due to a slow shift towards more premium products.

Retail tissue and hygiene registered higher current value growth in 2013 than the review period CAGR. Retail tissue recorded higher current value growth than retail hygiene in 2013, although the latter also registered strong growth. Away-from-home tissue and hygiene also registered good growth, which was above the review period CAGR. These performances were due to the fading effects of the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009, which negatively affected the market during the review period.

Incontinence requires a very specific type of product, considered a necessity by users. Therefore, sales of incontinence products are not dependent on economic and consumer purchasing power movements. As the key consumer group for these products is elderly, and a group which has been growing in number in Slovenia, incontinence saw constant growth in demand during the review period. However, trends have gone in the direction of higher comfort from products as well breathability, absorption and...

ATM transactions continued to see a slowdown in growth in 2013. The stronger volume and value growth seen by ATM transactions in line with the country's recovery from the economic downturn in 2010 was not sustained, as progressively slower growth was seen over the last two years of the review period. This was mainly driven by the increasing acceptance of card payments by consumers, the higher availability of POS terminals, even in smaller stores, and the marketing activities of card issuers and...

Home laundry appliances increased by 1% in retail volume terms in 2013. The growth was driven primarily by the continued trend towards energy savings as consumers were encouraged to replace their old units. The upcoming VAT rate increase, which raises the tax rate from 5% to 8% in 2014 and 10% in 2015, also stimulated replacement demand for units such as refrigeration appliances, as consumers looked for savings on the tax they pay on big-ticket items.

MarketLines' Sodexo SA (formerly Sodexho Alliance SA) Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Sodexo SA (formerly Sodexho Alliance SA) since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Summary "China Mobile Operator KPI Market to 2015: Additions by Operator " report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in China and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.