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Dry Eye Partnering 2009-2014 report provides understanding and access to the dry eye partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

The BRIC Non-Life Insurance industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Despite the ongoing unpleasant economic situation and cutting of consumers' expenditure, sales of packaged food in Slovakia are expected to gain growth. Preferences of cheaper, private label and products purchased predominantly during discounts and price promotions drive sales. During the difficult economic times, Slovak consumers saved money and tried to limit both the volume and value size of their shopping basket. People also saved due to using up the purchased goods, rather than waste food...

Imaging devices in 2012 enjoyed moderate volume and value sales growth of approximately 7% in both cases. Imaging devices' growth was driven by rising demand for HD camcorders and digital cameras in 2012. Wi-fi technology, which allows remote control of the camera using a smartphone, remote viewing and the direct uploading of photos on social networking sites, is an increasingly used feature. All major manufacturers of digital cameras have introduced new compact system camera models, which are...

Growth in snack bars is high, a fact which can be explained by changes in lifestyle and culture. The standardised day in the office from 09.00hrs to 17.00hrs is making way for changing and flexible working hours. An active lifestyle including sport activities, cultural events and social networking is increasingly important and even children have their calendars stuffed with all kinds of after-school activities. Thus, the occasions when individuals or families take time to prepare and enjoy a...

The key trend driving sales of oils and fats in Ukraine over the review period was health and wellness, as an increasing number of consumers became interested in leading a healthier lifestyle. In line with this, demand for healthier products, such as low-fat and low-calorie products, as well as those with additional benefits, such as omega-3 or vitamins, increased. As olive oil, and functional spreadable oils and fats are perceived to be the healthiest products in oils and fats, these...

Sales of cotton wool/buds/pads remained niche in 2013, growing healthily but from a low base. In a largely traditional country, demand for these products remains limited to higher-income consumers due to their high prices. Growth was also due to the modernisation of retailing, with more supermarkets and hypermarkets opening outlets across the country and an increasing number of consumers shifting to these outlets, which stock wider varieties of products and allow price comparisons, thus...

Although all health and beauty specialist retailers categories recorded increases in current value over the course of 2013, chemists/pharmacies enjoyed the fastest growth. According to Euromonitor International's Countries and Consumers database, individuals aged over 65 years old accounted for 25% of Japan's total population in 2013 and this proportion is expected to rise to 28% by 2018. The increasing need for medication among the country's burgeoning elderly population continues to support...

The iron ore production in 2013 was 609.2 million tons (Mt), a figure that is projected to reach 692.8Mt by 2015 and 812.4Mt by 2020. Iron ore in the country is abundantly found in Western Australia, which accounted for 97% of country's total iron ore production in 2013. Its main deposits are situated in Hamersley province, in the state's Pilbara region. The economically viable resources are limited to regions in Western Australia with economic demonstrated resource (EDR) of 91%, and total iron ore resources of 86%, followed by South Australia with EDR of 8% and total iron ore resources of 10%. Other deposits are found in Tasmania, Northern Territory and New South Wales.

MarketLines' Wheelock and Co. Ltd. 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 Wheelock and Co. Ltd. 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.

Retail current value sales of breakfast cereals in Thailand are predicted to grow by 10% to reach Bt1.7 billion at the end of 2013, down marginally from 2012. This was due to children's breakfast cereals encountering a slowdown due to a shrinking birth rate in Thailand as well as the concern of overweight children. The healthy growth rate still represents the growing demand for breakfast cereals amongst adults, corresponding to the ongoing health and wellness trend in Thailand. Given the hectic...

Health and wellness had a key impact on consumer snack preferences over the review period and in 2013. The Danes are looking for more natural and less caloric snacks, for instance with natural fats like in nuts or naturally sweet like fruit snacks. One of the key concerns is that traditional sweet and savoury snack products are unhealthy not only due to high content of fat and salt, but also because many products are highly processed and thus contain other additives such as artificial...

Over the review period, super premium beauty and personal care experienced a decline in the period 2008-2011. This was mainly attributed to the economic downturn due to the global economic crisis. Consumers shifted towards lower-priced beauty and personal care products as a result of the decline in disposable income per household and the lower employment rate. The consumption of super premium beauty and personal care products was heavily impacted by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and...

Exclusive breastfeeding in Egypt was reported at 57% (+3%) in 2012, according to the World Bank. Although breastfeeding has significant importance in Egyptian society, an emerging middle-class drove a 2% increase in powder milk formula consumption in 2012. However, the country's birth rate slowed to 24 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2012, thus set to have an impact on 2013's growth rate.

Leisure and personal goods specialist retailers saw the current value decline of less than 1% to EUR1.69 billion in 2013. The category continued to struggle against the growing impact of internet retailing which snatched away sales, forcing value growth to decline. Some categories within leisure and personal goods, such as media products and pet shops and superstores, offer excellent internet deals and selections, and their negative impact on the store-based outlet sales was clearly visible in...

Global Broadcasting & Cable TV industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 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 Global broadcasting & cable tv market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

The increasing importance of the health and wellness trend in Chile is driving many people to lead healthier lifestyles. Many people have started to eat healthier food and engage in sports activities on a regular basis. This has started to influence demand for sports nutrition products, which are seen as a good way to improve performance and as a faster way to achieve a more athletic body. However, sports nutrition products, especially protein powders, are still perceived as being unhealthy by...

MarketLines' LG International Corp. 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 LG International Corp. 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 informal nature of jeans continued to drive the popularity of this versatile clothing option among Danish consumers. Jeans is perceived as a standard item in most Danes' wardrobes. In addition, the informal working environment in most Danish companies makes jeans a preferred option even in professional contexts. As premiumisation was frowned upon during economically stringent times such as throughout the review period, jeans was considered a fashionable option which did not seem to...

The year 2012 was not favourable for cafes/bars in the Czech Republic. Consumer foodservice was affected by the lingering unstable economic and political situation in the country and the majority of Czech consumers remained cautious about their spending on consumer foodservice during 2012. They visited less bars/pubs and juice/smoothie bars. Czech consumers drank less beer, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks. Foodservice consumption of spirits was negatively affected by the methyl-tainted...

The ready meals category is being driven by growing consumer demand for easy-to-prepare meals which also feature more natural ingredients and fewer artificial additives. While many busy working consumers in Austria are opting for convenient products that can be ready for consumption within minutes, at the same time there are also many consumers who have started to realise the importance of healthy nutrition, and are thus demanding more products with health and wellness attributes. In order to...

At the end of the review period, snack bars remained a small category in packaged food in Ukraine, while chocolate confectionery and breakfast cereals continued to be seen as substitutes. Nonetheless, retail value sales saw good growth over the review period driven by an increase in average unit price, thanks to growing popularity of good quality added value products. Although snack bars were not advertised and innovation remained limited, health-conscious consumers were attracted by the wide...

At the end of the review period the continued trend of increasing product variety and rising consumer interest in surface care was observed. The major reason for such a development was increasing awareness of such products and their benefits, two of which are time saving and being easier to use to clean the home. Another reason is the increased purchasing power of consumers due to economic improvements within the country.

Broadcasting & Cable TV in Europe industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 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 Europe broadcasting & cable tv market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Romania's projections as of January 2013 estimate a real GDP growth rate of 0.6% in 2012, with an expected growth level of 1.6 percentage points by the year-end. The country's unemployment rate has stagnated at around 7% since the onset of the economic recession in 2009. In 2012, inflation fell to 3.1%, compared with 7.9% in 2011. Sustainable long-term growth entails that Romania adopts measures that ensure compliance with fiscal targets while clearing arrears and improving the quality of...