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Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014

Tea is still a niche market in Greece, yet performs well amidst the recession, possibly due to its still low base. There is not an established tea culture in Greece, with coffee remaining the most preferred hot drink amongst the majority in Greece, yet slowly penetration rates of tea are increasing. Large investment in the category by market leader Lipton boosted sales of tea as a whole and stimulated consumer interest.

The fluctuating climate during spring, from September to November, causes people to get coughs, colds or allergies. In addition, levels of environmental and vehicle contamination continue to rise in urban areas. As a result, each year more people are affected by allergies, rhinitis, dry eyes and dry coughs.

Health consciousness among Nigerian consumers and intense marketing activities by manufacturers supported the growth of the juice category in 2013. Nigerians are traditionally strong consumers of fruit and vegetables, which are widely sold fresh at roadsides. With the growing demand for convenience among a larger working population, which is also more educated and therefore more health conscious, fruit juice in packaged form has increased in popularity. Furthermore, given the growing incidences of hypertension and diabetes in the country, younger middle- and higher-income consumers are keen to stave off these diseases by consuming juice, which they consider to be a healthier option compared to carbonates. However, a key driver for the category is the novelty of juice compared to carbonates, particularly given the range of exotic flavours available in the country. The product type is also perceived to be an indicator of higher status than lower-cost soft drinks such as carbonates, thus it is increasingly replacing carbonates as the drink of choice at large parties (such as weddings and birthdays) that are held frequently in the country.

Pfizer Inc is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical manufacturers. 2013 marks the fifth year since its re-entry into the consumer health industry, following its monumental Wyeth acquisition in 2009. Though the company's organisational structure has undergone several substantial shifts in that period, it is entering what might well be a period of normalisation that should help its consumer health division concentrate on expansion in an increasingly competitive industry.

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South Korean pharmaceutical firms will see revenue growth predominantly through exports. The domestic pharmaceutical market will come under further pressure from the government, which is seeking to limit pharmaceutical spending to prevent costs from escalating. However, as the timeline for implementing these policies is currently unknown, there is some short-term stability for the pharmaceutical market.

Dairy Food Market in Libya: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Dairy Food market in Libya.

Oils and fats is expected to record slower current value growth in 2013 than during 2012 as the rising health consciousness of Hong Kong's consumers set to remain the major factor limiting growth in the category. This has led to many consumers reducing consumption of oils and fats, although the essential nature of oils and fats continued to support positive current value growth in the category towards the end of the review period. Moreover, many consumers are switching categories within oils and fats, switching from vegetable and seed oil to olive oil in pursuit of the perceived health benefits of olive oil.

Uruguay: Government's Digital Agenda on Track to Meet Universal Broadband Access Milestones,' a new Country Intelligence Report by Pyramid Research, offers a precise, incisive profile of Uruguay's mobile and fixed telecommunications and pay-TV markets based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the Uruguayan 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 and broadband, mobile and pay-TV sectors, in addition to a review of key regulatory trends.

Current value sales increased at same levels in 2013 as in the previous year, reflecting the recovery of the Swedish economy and greater consumer confidence. The 2013 performance in terms of current value sales was at the same level as the CAGR of the review period. The potential customer base is also increasing due to the growing number of internet retailers.

Sales of luxury goods are marked by two mainstream changes in the distribution of the category. First, women's luxury bags continue to be popularised by the explosion of sales through provincial department stores notably. In the ground floor of Lafayette outlets, mainstream luxury brands such as Vuitton or Gucci are luring and recruiting female consumers with affordable luxury bags. Then, sales of luxury accessories and mainly bags are further trivialised by the ongoing development of web...

Global Containers & Packaging industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Other hot drinks in Latvia consists of other plant-based hot drinks and chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks. The health and wellness trend and economic recovery are benefiting the category. In 2013, other hot drinks products gained popularity as alternatives to coffee and tea during cold periods. Other plant-based hot drinks comprises mainly of chicory drinks. Children are the main consumers of chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks, and all marketing and advertising activities in 2013...

Mobile phones accounted for a 100% share of retail sales of luxury electronic gadgets in Russia in 2013. However, luxury mobile phones stagnated to record a negative current value CAGR of 17% over the review period. The economic collapse of 2008-2009 led to a decline in the Russian population's income levels, while the number of NHWIs decreased. As a result, luxury mobile phones sales dropped. Rich people switched to lower-priced mobile phones in the premium segment and postponed their...

Restaurants in Denmark by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This report covers full service/traditional and fast food & takeaway restaurants. Market value is based on expenditure including sales tax by consumers and business in these outlets; market volume is based on numbers of outlets. Market size for Restaurants in Denmark is given in DKK and outlet with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Denmark. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

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In 2013, sales of luxury jewellery and timepieces experienced a decline in both value and volume terms. The most expensive jewellery and timepieces suffered as a result of consumers refraining from spending on luxury products. Low consumer confidence, coupled with economic uncertainty, were the main factors influencing the performance of the category.

The export of tires in China started in 1952. In early stage, major exported categories were truck tires, light truck tires and agricultural tires with diagonal structures. Currently, the exported categories contain over 1,600 varieties in 5 major series, including truck tires, light truck tires, passenger car tires, engineering industrial tires and agricultural tires with diagonal and radial structures. The export destinations expand from Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa to developed countries and regions such as North America and Europe. China becomes the world's largest manufacturer, exporter and consumer of tires. However, the degree of dependence on foreign trade is 1/3 for tires in China.

With the uncertainty of the recovery of European and North American economies, along with lowering Chinese growth expectations, several luxury brands have started to establish retail outlets in emerging markets, including Brazil. The influence of the arrival of international luxury goods brands in Brazil towards the end of the review period was more obvious amongst brands that relied on representative importers and distributors like Rolex, which previously distributed products through Frattina...

In 2013, the government increased taxation on alcohol of all kinds, including 70% pure alcohol for medical purposes. This has had a significant effect on homeopathic remedies, which often include a high percentage of alcohol, and so product prices have been rising dramatically due to not being subsidised.

Global Hotels & Motels industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

This report reviews the performance and asset allocations of HNWIs and Ultra-HNWIs in Germany. It also includes an evaluation of the local wealth management market.

Brazil is one of the largest fruit producers in the world. Its vast territory and diverse climate allow for the production of a wide variety of fruits in large volumes. Brazilians usually eat fruits for dessert or as snacks between meals, with bananas, apples, papaya, mango, pineapple and pears being among the most popular. However, per capita consumption has historically been limited somewhat by the fact that many Brazilian families live on low incomes and cannot afford to buy fruits on a...

Summary "Mexico 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 Mexico and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.