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The clientele of Greece's gymnasiums and health clubs can be divided in three different groups: bodybuilders, people who work out regularly and people who work out occasionally. Of these groups, bodybuilders remains the most important for sports nutrition, which in Greece remains a niche category of very expensive products which are aimed primarily at athletes, bodybuilders and sportspeople and others for whom optimum athletic performance is a priority. Sports nutrition products are widely...

Since the other dairy products category is perceived as non-essential by Georgian consumers, they remain price sensitive to such offerings. Consequently major distributors are trying to gain consumers by constraining mark-ups. Also, as other dairy products have a short storage period, retailers' major concern is to sell them quickly. Such price competition from the major retailers led to a reduction in value sales growth in 2013.

Although consumers are more aware of healthier nutrition as a way to prevent a wide array of negative health consequences, the rise of diet-based health conditions (constipation, gastritis, IBS, heartburn) along with more chronic conditions like cardiovascular illnesses related with being overweight or obese is a reflex of a contradiction which is based on the lack of education of consumers. Within this panorama, although healthier food is rising in the market (low-fat, reduced-calorie and...

Standardisation, certification and safety of food requirements in Georgia have recently changed. The requirements regarding butter standards have increased, causing manufacturers to produce higher-quality butters (marked as spread), which meet standardisation and safety norms, thus producing higher quality butter is linked to increased expenditure on the production process.

In 2013, retail value sales of weight management reached GTQ9 million, a 12% increase in current terms on 2012. Sales of these products are mainly driven by overweight women, who are gaining weight due to busier and more stressful lifestyles, combined with poor eating habits when they join the workforce. Their extra income allows them to purchase weight management products.

Demand for new passenger cars in Western Europe has been in freefall since the onset of the financial crisis, and although there are green shoots appearing, there is still concern that new car sales will never recover to pre-crisis levels. In this briefing, the economic fundamentals and demographic landscape are considered, as well as other factors, such as car rental and the propensity of consumers to spend on other discretionary consumer goods.

The number of cards in circulation, number of transactions and retail value showed dynamic growth in 2013. Greater product availability and merchant acceptance, as well as extended promotions in terms of interest-free financing programmes drove this trend. The number of transactions per card continued to increase, whilst the retail value per transaction declined, as Mexican consumers used their cards for everyday purchases.

Value sales for most eyewear products saw fair growth during 2013, despite the rise in the general cost of living in South Africa. Increased access to information by consumers has greatly helped in encouraging consumers to consider their eye health as one of their top priorities when it comes to spending. Value sales however, grew in line with inflationary pressures such the exchange rate since most eye health products are imported and retailers have had to pass on the costs to consumers.

"Still & Sparkling Wine Market in Chad: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Still & Sparkling Wine market in Chad.

Flow Meters Market by Type (Differential Pressure, Positive Displacement, Magnetic, Ultrasonic, Coriolis Turbine, Vortex and Others) and by Application (Water & Wastewater, Oil & Gas, Refining & Petrochemicals, Food & Beverages, Chemicals, Power Generation and Others) - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction industry in Croatia. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Croatia. "Croatia Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction industry in Croatia. It is an essential tool for companies active across Croatia construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Binge Eating Disorder - Pipeline Review, H1 2014

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Insurance and Pension Funding market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Severe Psoriasis - Pipeline Review, H1 2014

During the review period, retailers' private label continued to enjoy a notable presence in South Africa's chilled processed food category. Many of these private label products are growing increasingly popular among price-conscious consumers. The growth of private label within chilled processed food can also be attributed to the continued expansion of supermarkets from major urban cities into townships and smaller cities. These supermarkets continue to increase chilled storage capacity and...

North American Automotive Production Outlook to 2018 by Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, LCV, and HCV), Fuel Type (Gasoline, Diesel, and Others) and Key Country Level Markets (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Mobile Phones, Radio Transmitters and Television Cameras market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

"Still & Sparkling Wine Market in Eritrea: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Still & Sparkling Wine market in Eritrea.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2014" provides data on the B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

VoiceAmerica, the leading provider of originally programmed talk radio content, announces the 250th episode of “Awakening to Conscious Co-Creation” on its 7th Wave Channel.

Sigma-Tau S.p.A. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014

Canadean's, "Hot Tea Market in East Europe to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Hot Tea consumption in East Europe. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Hot Tea market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

In-car entertainment sales declined by 6% in current value in 2012, as only in-dash audio players gained popularity thanks to their affordable prices and users often like to listen to music or their favourite radio programmes whilst driving. Other in-car entertainment devices were losing sales. The biggest category, in-car navigation, faced strong competition from smartphones and their high prices and low usage in the small country of the Czech Republic were the biggest threats.

In Venezuela, the market for energy drinks is very small at less than 10 million litres sold per year. Sport drinks, on the other hand, reached sales of 128 million litres in 2013, representing 93% of the total volume share of sports and energy drinks. By tradition, sports drinks are more dynamic in regards to the introduction of new flavours and the development of marketing activities supported through a sports platform. For instance, Pepsi-Cola Venezuela is continuously investing in...

Leisure and personal goods specialist retailers were positively affected by growing demand in 2013, which came mostly as a result of intensified price promotions and discounts. Promotions were also an essential element as well as the key factor in attracting consumers to stores and fending off both non-store competitors as well as hypermarkets and mixed retailers, which sell a large range of similar goods, including most sports and personal goods.