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Value sales of direct selling grew by 2% in current terms in 2013. The majority of growth is expected to come from beauty and personal care direct selling as this is the largest category within direct selling in Slovakia.

The review period was marked by economic turbulence, which affected the behaviour of Ukrainian consumers. They started to pay greater attention to price, while at the same time opting for higher quality products. The development of large grocery retail chains led to an increased presence of products from different regions of Ukraine, as well as from other countries. A greater range of biscuits allowed consumers to have a wider choice and more opportunity to try new products. Companies able to...

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non-life insurance industry in the US . It contains detailed historic and forecast data for claims and expenses. "Non-Life Insurance Claims and Expenses in the US to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non-life insurance industry in the US . It is an essential tool for companies active across the United States non-life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The main shift in sanitary protection is that companies are offering more-sophisticated products. Sanitary protection products are being adapted more to consumers' needs and there is a wider selection of products to meet these requirements. For example, companies such as Procter & Gamble Norge are offering thinner and more-absorbent products with attractive packaging to appeal to both young and adult consumers.

Sanitary protection experienced overall growth in 2013. Consumers are becoming more aware of the task-specific benefits of the various products in the category. Furthermore, improvement in the economy made many consumers spend more in 2013 as rising disposable income boosted consumer confidence thereby encouraging the purchase of more luxury products. Growth of women in formal employment was a key driver of growth as their increased incomes enabled some to spend on higher-priced products.

The Dementia Partnering 2009-2014 provides understanding and access to the dementia partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

Ecuadorians tend to be self-conscious and are always willing to improve their physical appearance, which is why losing weight (and avoid gaining it back) is quite important for them. However, they tend to want the results without too much effort, which leads them to look for alternatives like weight management products.

'Pakistan: Data and VAS to compensate for voice' a new Country Intelligence Report by Pyramid Research, offers a precise, incisive profile of Pakistan's mobile and fixed telecommunications markets based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the Pakistani market. Published annually, this presentation-quality, executive-level report provides detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony , broadband and mobile sectors, in addition to a review of key regulatory trends.

MarketLines' Gibson Energy ULC 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 Gibson Energy ULC 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.

The Anxiety Partnering 2009-2014 provides understanding and access to the anxiety partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

Motorcycles in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Germany motorcycles market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Tea in Kazakhstan has reached maturity and this, coupled with low population growth, makes brisk volume sales growth difficult to achieve. This was the case throughout the review period. Nonetheless, changes were seen within tea, in terms of the retail volume sales shares accounted for by the various categories. For example, loose black standard tea saw a significant loss of retail volume sales share over the review period, as consumers migrated to tea bags black standard, black speciality tea,...

The continued improvement in the Philippine economy, which began in 2012, has benefited dried processed food. Not only has it made these products more affordable, the increasingly busy schedules among working professionals have also contributed to stronger growth in particular for the relatively more expensive dessert mixes and packaged rice.

Dried processed food is expected to continue slow recovery in 2013, experiencing marginal volume growth, due to anticipated increased demand for its strongest categories: dried pasta and rice. These two are expected to account for a combined 95% of total volume sales in dried processed food and to both experience growth in 2013. The increase in demand for dried pasta and rice has come about as a result of low prices compared with other categories of dried processed food.

Vending continued on a modest growth track and increased its current value sales by 3% in 2013. Growth was mainly due to higher prices, partly affected by the VAT increase from 13% to 14% in January 2013. The channel continued to face strong competition from grocery retailers and remained rather insignificant in total retailing with current value sales of EUR32 million in 2013. Vending is typically used for impulse purchases when consumers are in a hurry, when popping into a grocery retailer is...

MarketLines' Hyatt Hotels Corporation 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 Hyatt Hotels Corporation 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.

Air care continued to develop in 2013, as niche formats such as candle air fresheners grew in popularity and product availability increased. Previously, the most popular and widely available product types were concentrated in spray/aerosol air fresheners, but higher consumer incomes, novelty, and wider availability in modern retail outlets, are spurring the growth of newer formats. Retail outlets such as supermarkets and hypermarkets are increasing the availability of formats such as liquid air...

The penetration rate of nappies/diapers/pants in Brazil of approximately 50% is still low compared to other developed countries; however, thanks to rising income levels among lower- and middle-class consumers, sales of nappies/diapers/pants recorded strong growth over the review period. The switch from cloth nappies to disposable nappies has been one of the main drivers of volume growth. Nappies are considered one of the main symbols of the rise in purchasing powers among lower-income groups.

Polishes was the smallest category in home care at the end of the review period. It is the category with the least innovation and product launches, and it is composed of inexpensive products. Usually, when a consumer has purchased a polish, it lasts for a long time. In 2013, polishes witnessed 6% retail value growth, to reach GTQ25 million.

As incontinence is widely regarded as something shameful in Ecuador, mainly for the obvious reason that no adult ever likes to admit that they have lost control of their bladder or bowel movements, it remains difficult for the companies operating in incontinence in Ecuador to market their products and brands. However, the middle of 2013 saw major changes in the perception and attitudes of many Ecuadorans towards incontinence. This change is the result of many years of advertising, promotion and...

The comparative strengths of bakeries as opposed to grocery retailers are becoming fewer and weaker. Whilst grocery retailers have always had a strong selection of standard packaged industrial bread, the availability of fresh bread (often as bake-off) in grocery retailers is dramatically increasing, meaning that bakeries are losing their position as the sole suppliers of fresh bread. At the same time the other main strength of bakeries - their extensive opening hours - is weakening by the...

2013 was a year of rebranding for Fonterra Brands (NZ) Ltd throughout its dairy portfolio. Most smaller brands were rebranded to the well-known and iconic Anchor brand. This included Country Goodness sour cream products, Country Goodness cottage cheese products and the Swiss Maid chilled-dairy desserts and custards falling under the Anchor portfolio.

The dynamic growth recorded in demand for smartphones in Hungary over the review period continued into 2012, with the trend fuelled by the decline in the average unit price of smartphones and the rising number of attractive contracts which offer smartphones at reduced unit prices. Volume sales of smartphones increased by 54% in 2012, while constant value sales increased by 44%. The average unit price of smartphones declined by 7% in constant terms during 2012.

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 Ships and Boats 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.

The growth in the smartphone market is increasingly threatening the growth of imaging devices in South Africa. Each year new mobile phones with multiple features that include video and imaging are being introduced into the market. This is threatening the growth in categories such as digital cameras and HD camcorders. For example, Samsung has introduced smartphones in its Galaxy range which take videos as well as images that closely compete with the quality of standard cameras and camcorders.