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Home and garden specialist retailers in India increased in current value by 15% in 2013, rising to Rs705.4 billion. The channel remained highly fragmented at the end of the review period, with 90% of total value sales derived from independent small retailers. Indian consumers often prefer custom-made products when it comes to home improvement, homewares and home furnishings, and these products generally carry lower unit prices than the branded equivalents sold though home and garden specialist...

Internet retailing in Slovakia was one the fastest-growing categories in 2013 with current value sales growth of 16%. Internet retailing benefited from better prices in comparison to store-based retailers and due to thrifty consumers trying to save money by not only comparing prices online, but also shopping with internet retailers. Internet retailing managed to take away business from other categories, both store and non-store based.

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

This report provides a review of key trends in the MVNO market in Western Europe, an outlook of opportunities for MVNOs for the next five year and an analysis of how the MVNO business model is evolving to remain competitive and in line with the changing profile of customer demand in the region.

The winter period in South Africa continues to witness declining temperatures and in some areas, snow fall. There exists a strong correlation between declining temperatures and the demand for heating appliances and as a result, the demand for such appliances remains seasonal. Unlike in many European countries, the vast majority of South African homes do not have good insulation, central heating and/or double glazing, as a result, during periods of lower temperatures, South African consumers...

Published by Canadean, Spain Beverage Forecasts provide consumption trends 1999 to 2013 provisional and 2014 to 2019 forecasts for key beverage categories.

Wroclawskie Centrum Badan EIT+ Sp. z o.o. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014

Consumer brand choice continued to be influenced by optometrists during the review period. It is common practice in South Africa that consumers often buy brands that are recommended by optometrists soon after eye examinations. Considering the fact that distribution is limited to registered optometrists, most optometrists often stock all types of possible lenses and consumers are often given a wider range of brands to choose from in relation to what would have been prescribed for them.

Although Philips and Arimex Importadora manufacture some products in the country such as hair dryers, hair straighteners and body shavers, many models come from abroad. Both companies, along with other hair care appliances brands, have benefited from the relaxation of import restrictions at the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013.

Celebrities are playing an ever greater role in modern culture and consumption patterns, serving as arbiters of taste, style and public opinion the world over. Their endorsement and creative input enables them to bring attention, credibility and other intangible benefits to a brand in a way that no other type of advertising can. This new global report analyses the ways in which marketers are exploiting celebrity power to create an emotional bond with the consumer and thus increase sales.

In 2013 manufacturers of gum continued their efforts to increase consumer awareness of the health benefits of chewing gum, working to establish its consumption as a habit after eating or drinking. This was essential as according to trade sources consumption of chewing gum can be considered taboo in certain social situations. In particular, the functional benefits of chewing gum, such as whitening, were promoted. In 2013, whitening chewing gum was gaining in popularity among young affluent...

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 Computers and Office Machinery 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.

Amidst the general economic and social distress which prevailed in Greece towards the end of the review period, calming and sleeping increased by 5% in current value to EUR4.3 million in 2013. Rapidly rising stress levels and the much higher incidence of insomnia among the Greek population as the severe economic downturn takes its toll on the peace of mind of many Greek people has led to increasing numbers of consumers to turn to calming and sleeping products. The use of calming and sleeping...

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.

Renal Failure - Pipeline Review, H1 2014

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

Cameras and camcorders have been hit hard by the outstanding growth of smartphones and tablets, which are multi-functional and provide an alternative to purchasing dedicated cameras and camcorders. Many consumers use their smartphones or portable devices to take photos, though some consumers choose to invest in specialist, higher-end products for better results, such as SLR cameras. These factors have resulted in the continued decline in sales of imaging devices in Spain. In 2013, retail volume...

Algeta ASA - Product Pipeline Review - 2014

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction equipment market in Denmark. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Denmark. "Denmark Construction Equipment: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction equipment 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.

Bacterial Pneumonia - Pipeline Review, H1 2014

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

Internet retailing increased in current value by 10% during 2013. As Japan's high internet penetration rate has increased steadily, the channel has experienced continuous double-digit growth over the past 10 years. In 2013, internet retailing saw a dramatic shift away from e-commerce using computers to m-commerce through smartphones. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the penetration rate of smartphones in Japan increased from 29% to almost 50% in 2012, a...

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

Designer apparel in Japan continued to see healthy growth in both volume and current value terms in 2013. Due to rising consumer confidence and gains in stock prices on the back of Abenomics economic policies in Japan, 2013 witnessed consumers of luxury goods spending more on specific and high-quality clothing at premium prices. Designer apparel with higher unit prices, such as designer suits, designer footwear and other designer outerwear (including traditional Japanese clothing), performed...

In 2013, increased activity through point-of-sale advertising in the form of promotional stands was visible in the majority of outlets. Such stands are generally displayed by all the major players within the category in order to gain the attention of consumers and influence them into making impulse purchases. The stands are place in the entrance to shops, near to checkouts and in showcases. The trend towards using promotional stands has had a positive effect on sales for Kraft Foods, Qalaqi,...