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The Future of the Hot Drinks Market in Peru to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Hot Drinks consumption trends in Peru, historic and forecast Hot Drinks consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. 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 Hot Drinks sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Overall home audio and cinema retail volume sales are expected to drop by 4% in 2014 as consumers divert their spending power towards tablets and other portable smart electronics. Moreover, with long hours spent outside the home consumers increasingly turn to tablets and smartphones in search of mobile entertainment, as opposed to home audio and cinema products.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Gastroesophageal (GE) Junction Carcinomas - Pipeline Review, H2 2014', provides an overview of the Gastroesophageal (GE) Junction Carcinomas's therapeutic pipeline.

Restrictive import regulations and price controls generated strong product shortages in many categories. Venezuelans were highly concerned about finding basic products such as milk, corn flour, vegetable oil, deodorants and washing powder. Products with prices regulated by the government - therefore kept artificially low - recorded the highest shortages. This situation caused nervous purchases because consumers always fear that the product will be absent on the next visit. At the same time...

The trend developing all over packaged food products of consuming healthier goods is also taking shape in biscuits. As consumers are more concerned about their health they tend to look for products that are less processed and with healthier ingredients, such as whole wheat, reduced fat and reduced salt content. This trend is mainly evident among upper-middle and upper-income adults, as children still prefer tastier options which usually tend to be high in sugar.

Caracas is a city with a population of more than three million, crammed into a valley in northern Venezuela. Over 2000-2010, Venezuela's oil revenues did not compensate for mismanagement of the city. The city's infrastructure deteriorated and a notable share of Caracas residents is entrenched in slum areas. Nonetheless, with an average household disposable income of US$39,000, Caracas tops most other major Latin American metropolises, including Santiago, Mexico City and Sao Paulo.

A strong climate of consumer confidence, supported by increasing levels of disposable income amongst Saudis, led to increased spending on home audio and cinema in Saudi Arabia in 2014. Limited entertainment options outside the home means that Saudis have developed a culture of investing strongly in at home audio and cinema products, since it is in the home that most entertainment takes place. It is therefore common to find home cinemas with sophisticated sound equipment in many homes in the Kingdom. It is therefore a natural progression that higher levels of disposable income should translate directly into more spending on home audio and cinema products.

Following a year in which BMI saw mixed growth dynamics across Russia's freight transport sector, with volumes either declining or growth slowing in most of the freight modes, 2015 will signal a further slowdown as the country's economy is expected to contract and the main driver of growth over the past decade - household consumption - continues to weaken.

Government economic policies continued deteriorating the local business environment in 2014. As a result, sales through electronics and appliance specialist retailers were negatively affected. Fixing and maintaining an artificially overvalued exchange rate to the US dollar in combination with restricting the availability of foreign currency exchange devastated local consumer electronics. Most products are imported, but US dollars needed to bring in products are largely unavailable. Local production is limited and stifled since input components are lacking. According to interviews with local experts, shortages of consumer appliances are consistently above 50%. In late 2013, government agreements with Mabe and Samsung to produce locally in Venezuela were uninspiring since the previous agreement with Haier had yet to produce a single unit. In addition to import restrictions, the channel faced the new Law of Fair Price established in 2014 to control all economic activities. This law fixes the maximum profit margin to sell any goods or service to 30% but the government approves the costs included in the calculation after analysis of private firms? cost structure.

Macedonias birth rate stagnated throughout the review period and was showing negative population trends in 2013 which are set to last throughout the forecast period. A number of measures were undertaken by the Macedonian Government to curb negative demographics. Some of those measures were abolished by the Constitutional Court of Macedonia such as that providing financial support to boost birth rates in specific geographic areas which the Court deemed to be unconstitutional as it favoured some geographic regions over others.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the commercial construction industry in Turkey. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the commercial construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Commercial Construction in Turkey to 2018: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the commercial construction industry in Turkey. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Turkish construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Home and garden specialist retailers saw a disappointing performance in 2014, suffering from maturity and intense competition. An uncertain economic climate in 2013 and 2014 also constrained sales, encouraging consumers to postpone investments such as new furniture or refurbishing their homes. Consumers also increasingly compared prices, opting for the more affordable products often found in larger chained operators. To an extent sales also migrated to internet retailing.

The Future of the Skincare Market in Spain to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Skincare consumption trends in Spain, historic and forecast Skincare consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. 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 Skincare sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

The economic policies adopted by the government in the review period seriously impacted direct selling companies in Argentina. As result of barriers to imports, the difficulty of sending remittances abroad and high inflation, many companies decided to leave the country. In direct selling, Corporacion Belcorp, recognised for its brands Ebel, L'Bel and Esika, decided to abandon its operations in Argentina in late 2013. The company closed its offices in Puerto Madero, and during the last quarter of 2013 and first months of 2014 was dedicated to liquidating the remaining stock.

The pharmaceutical and healthcare markets of the United Kingdom are driven by government spending in the form of the National Health System (NHS), which accounts for over 80% of total healthcare spending. With a higher prevalence of non-communicable diseases, coupled with an ageing population, the increased demand for healthcare may lead to the enforcement of cost - containment strategies and movement away from expensive treatment options.

Sweet and savoury snacks will experience moderate growth in consumption in 2014. On the one hand, some of its categories are perceived to be unhealthy, and consumers' rising health-awareness has had an impact on sales. On the other hand, the growing importance of convenience will contribute to sales of sweet and savoury snacks. Therefore, companies have started to exploit these trends and launched healthy sweet and savoury snacks. Still, the importance of these has remained low due to their...

Nuclear Power in Sweden, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2014 - Capacity, Generation, Deployment Trends, Investments, Power Plants, Regulations, and Company Profiles" is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the nuclear power market in Sweden.

The wearable electronics category is expected to see a total of 50,000 units sold through retail in 2014, fully accounted for by passive wearable electronics. Interest in wearable electronics is being stimulated by consciousness of healthy lifestyles and greater awareness of fitness tracking in smartphones. This gave rise to fitness wearable electronics which fits the bill to track fitness in a personalised and convenient manner.

Empty Capsules Market by Product (Hard gelatin, Non-gelatin capsules), Raw Material (Pig meat, Bovine, HPMC), Therapeutic Application (Antibiotics, Vitamins) & by End User (Pharmaceutical, Health Supplements) - Global Forecast to 2019

Global Markets Direct's, 'Promius Pharma, LLC - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Promius Pharma, LLC's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Pumps are mechanical devices used to move fluids from one place to another. They are used for circulation of fluids around different parts of the system to increase the operational performance of industrial plants. Pumps optimize operations such as circulation of coolants or lubricants in machines and other equipment. They are widely used by industries such as the Wastewater, Mining, Chemical, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical, Pulp and Paper, Marine, Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Automotive, and Construction.

In 2015 we forecast a modest recovery at a number of Saudi ports that underwent declines in box and total tonnage throughput in recent years. Looking ahead, a number of key port infrastructure projects are in the pipeline and local shipping firms The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) and Vela Shipping are in the process of completing their merger. Such developments will support growth in the coming years.

We maintain our positive view of the Colombian construction industry through 2015 and forecast solid real growth of 10.8% in industry value. Our bullish outlook for the country is supported by new government policies to improve the business environment, a strengthening PPP framework, and more diversified sources of project finance.

Brazil's construction sector saw an overall contraction in 2014, as the industry suffered from a subdued domestic economy, an uncertain political environment in the run up to the Presidential elections in October 2014 and a drop - off in demand in the wake of the FIFA World Cup. Moving forward, the scale of projects in the pipeline mean s we are forecasting more positive growth in 2015 and beyond, al though we note that over the longer term, this growth is largely unsustainable.