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Home and garden specialist retailers in Ireland continued to decline in 2013, falling in current value by 5%, a trend which was due in part to reduced consumer spending, particularly spending on non-essential items. However, further pressure came to bear from shifting consumer purchasing patterns, with the growth in internet retailing having a dramatic effect on the category. Against the background of the declines store-based retailing of home and garden products in 2013, home improvement and...

GlobalData's new report, "Russia Knee Reconstruction Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Russia Knee Reconstruction market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Primary Knee Replacement, Revision Knee Replacement and Partial Knee Replacement.

The Future of the Savory Snacks Market in Chile to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Savory Snacks consumption trends in Chile, historic and forecast Savory Snacks consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Savory Snacks market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. 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 Savory Snacks sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

The Future of the Feminine Hygiene Market in South Korea to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Feminine Hygiene consumption trends in South Korea, historic and forecast Feminine Hygiene consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Feminine Hygiene market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers & acquisitions. 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 Feminine Hygiene sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

MarketLine's Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

The Philippines' power sector continues to expand, with growth of between 3% and 5% expected throughout our current forecast period to 2018. Recovery following the widespread devastation of Typhoon Haiyan may hamper growth in the short term, but a range of projects in the pipeline means we see strong potential in the longer term, an outlook boosted by an increasingly positive domestic investment environment.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Rectal Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Rectal Cancer's therapeutic pipeline.

Despite the Spanish economy returning to growth in 2014, the country's pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors show no sign of following suit. The Spanish government's ongoing cash flow troubles and aggressive fiscal austerity measures, which focus heavily on cost containment in the healthcare sector, will continue to negatively impact pharmaceutical companies operating in Spain.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Liver Transplantation - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Liver Transplantation's therapeutic pipeline.

Bags and luggage saw value growth of 9% in 2013, registering value sales of S$1.1 billion. Bags and luggage are the main types of personal accessories among consumers. Fashion- and brand-consciousness have been growing among consumers in Singapore. Consumers were increasingly willing to purchase more premium bags and luggage as employment levels remained high in 2013. Being an international hub, Singapore has been able to offer a wide range of choices in terms of brands and products to locals...

Botswana hosts one of the best regulated and strongest performing mining sectors in Africa, with diamonds the main commodity. Botswana's mining industry also deals in other metals and minerals including copper, nickel and coal. Additionally, uranium mining is likely to take off over the next decade.

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

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

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

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

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the personal accident and health insurance industry in Norway. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for personal accident insurance. "Personal Accident Insurance in Norway to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the personal accident and health insurance industry in Norway. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Norwegian personal accident and health insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Epithelial Ovarian Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Epithelial Ovarian Cancer's therapeutic pipeline.

Distribution outside pharmacies continued impacting the category seeing growth in several different channels, such as supermarkets. Sales in modern grocery retailers are still not mature and provide considerable marketing opportunities. For example, nasal sprays depicts the development through its lost sales in pharmacies while generating strong double-digit growth in other distribution channels. The most significant driver behind sales in modern grocery retailers is the strong convenience...

The Future of the Haircare Market in the Netherlands to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Haircare consumption trends in the Netherlands, historic and forecast Haircare consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Haircare market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. 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 Haircare sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

The Future of the Feminine Hygiene Market in Slovakia to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Feminine Hygiene consumption trends in Slovakia, historic and forecast Feminine Hygiene consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Feminine Hygiene market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers & acquisitions. 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 Feminine Hygiene sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Radiation Toxicity (Radiation Sickness, Acute Radiation Syndrome) - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Radiation Toxicity (Radiation Sickness, Acute Radiation Syndrome)'s therapeutic pipeline.

Keeping in mind large underground potential, we maintain our optimistic outlook for Kazakhstan. However, we continue to underline risks related to resource nationalism and geological complications on major prospects that could deter foreign investors. Kazakhstan's choice to block the sale of ConocoPhillips' Kashagan stake in order to allocate it to CNPC illustrates the uncertainty of the business environment that surrounds the country.

GlobalData's new report, "Asia-Pacific Orthobiologics Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Asia-Pacific Orthobiologics market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Bone Graft Substitutes, Viscosupplementation, Bone Allografts and Bone Growth Stimulators.

During the quarter ending September 2013, the Romanian market registered its largest total of net additions since Q309, posting an increase of 262,000 and reversing a steady trend of decline. BMI does not believe that this was the beginning of a new trend towards growth, and still expect a continuing pattern of slow growth or net losses to be the norm as penetration remains over 126%. The market benefits from a good level of competition between major international players, all of which had launched LTE services as of May 2013. With smartphone penetration reaching 27% of Orange's customers, we expect the development of mobile data and value-added services to become the key driver of growth for these players. The ongoing privatisation of incumbent Romtelecom will see the removal of the government from its stake, benefitting the fixed market with increased investment.

Colombia's agricultural sector will face a number of challenges in the medium term. Key export crops - such as coffee and cocoa - have underperformed in recent years owing to a lack of investment in infrastructure and outbreaks of disease. Although regeneration work is under way, it will take time to bear fruit. The strength of the Colombian peso against the US dollar is also posing challenges for the agribusiness sector, as the competitiveness of Colombia's exports is being eroded. Finally, there is still unrest among dairy, livestock and grain producers who fear that the entry into force of the Colombia-EU free trade agreement will further erode their profitability. The Ministry of Agriculture has taken steps to support these sectors to adapt to the arrival of inexpensive imports; however, ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and modernise production techniques will be required.