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The desire for ostentatious consumption used to drive luxury accessories sales, with people favouring bags with a large and obvious logo to show off. However, with many fake products becoming available and consumer preferences changing towards low-key products, no-logo or small logo products are more popular in China. For example, Gucci announced it was to reduce production of bags with its double G logo. There are more new items with the logo "Made in Italy by Gucci" in a small font, instead...

Giving the ongoing economic polarisation, spreads manufacturers have applied the deepest levels of segmentation, especially in honey and jams, which are the most popular products amongst locals. On the one hand, the offer of health-orientated listing ingredients (Splenda sweetened, lower sugar content, no artificial ingredients) and new product developments (exotic flavours, certified organic, added cinnamon and differentiated positioning) have continued to become popular among higher-end...

Rapid economic development in Asian countries has benefitted the South Korean Travel and Tourism sector across all categories - domestic, inbound, and outbound - in terms of both tourism flows and expenditure. The increasing popularity of Korean popular culture, known as the Korean wave, has increased tourist arrivals from Southeast Asia and India. According to the World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2013, South Korea ranked sixth among 25 countries in terms of overall travel and tourism in Asia-Pacific.

In January 2014, Globe Spots published a list of top 10 destinations to visit in 2014. Tajikistan was second in this list behind Malta but ahead of Romania, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, Lithuania and others. It was mentioned that just getting there is an adventure on its own. This perfectly illustrates travel and tourism in Tajikistan. The country has great cultural and historic heritage combined with beautiful mountain scenery. However, it has underdeveloped tourism infrastructure and does not run...

Spirits in Italy by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all spirits (distilled beverages) and liqueurs (flavoured with fruit, herbs etc.). Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade and food/other industries) sales. Market size for Spirits in Italy is given in EUR and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Italy. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Ownership of pets other than cats and dogs is mainly driven by the urban population, especially families. As sales of other pet food are expected to increase constantly over the forecast period, advertising and marketing efforts can influence consumer behaviour so that feeding habits move from non-prepared food to pet-customised products; however, this shift can only be made gradually and limited change was noticed in 2014 compared to the previous year. Over the forecast period, product diversification will be presented as a way of convincing customers to switch to pet-specific food products.

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

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

The Future of the Hot Drinks Market in Egypt to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Hot Drinks consumption trends in Egypt, 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.

The Future of the Kenyan Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020, published by Strategic Defence Intelligence, provides readers with detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

The Brazilian population are shifting their consumer habits towards more sophisticated products, pushed by the increased purchasing power of middle-income consumers who are increasingly looking for alternatives to the classic artisanal bread roll. Health-orientated as well as indulgent products are benefiting from this movement, featuring whole grains and high fibre options for those wishing to incorporate a healthier diet into their daily lives, with NH high fibre bread expected to account for...

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 Legal Services 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 Romanian toys and games market remained one of the best performers and one of the most dynamic in Eastern Europe in 2013, similar to previous years. Sales were also favoured by the economic recovery which rebooted consumer confidence. Higher expenditure per child, an increasingly rich product offering and improved access to relevant distribution channels, but also the relatively young nature of the market stimulated sales of toys and games. Video games profited even more from the escalating...

Luxury accessories showed solid value growth in Germany in 2014. Without exception, all of the nine subcategories (men's and women's luxury sun glasses, men's and women's small leather goods, luxury costume jewellery, cufflinks and lighters, men's and women's luxury bags) achieved growth rates of at least 3%. Reasons for this good development were the consistently positive external and internal determining factors: The German economy continued to flourish, and because of very low interest rates...

Spreads recorded a moderate increase of 1% in volume sales and current value growth of 4% in 2014 - a slightly better performance compared to 2013 and the review period CAGR. This performance will be driven by slightly stronger demand for spreads as consumers are expected to be more willing to spend money due to the recovering economy and rising consumer confidence. In addition, current value sales growth will be driven by rising unit prices within spreads, especially within honey.

The report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Singaporean life insurance segment, including:

In 2014, consumer confidence witnessed a strong decline in Brazil, which had a negative impact on retail sales, especially of durable goods. Despite this, consumer appliances maintained significant growth of volume sales in this year. This was mainly attributable to the strong performance of small appliances, which offset the poor performance of major appliances. As the Brazilian economy showed no clear signal of recovery for the near future, small appliances is expected to continue driving...

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the commercial construction industry in Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia to 2018: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the commercial construction industry in Saudi Arabia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Saudi Arabian construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The Future of the Hot Drinks Market in Hong Kong to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Hot Drinks consumption trends in Hong Kong, 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.

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OTC Medications in Sweden by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers analgesics, cough/cold/flu, gastro-intestinal, dermatological remedies and vitamins and minerals. It excludes products which require prescriptions but includes pharmacy approved. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for OTC Medications in Sweden is given in SEK with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Sweden. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Household Cleaners in UK by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers hard surface cleaners, bleaches/disinfectants, washroom, kitchen and other cleaners and polishes. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Household Cleaners in UK is given in GBP with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for UK. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Population growth continued to fuel growth in home laundry appliances in 2014, with a rising number of Arabs moving to Saudi Arabia due to rising political and economic difficulties in neighbouring countries, including Syria and Egypt. This in turn created increased demand for housing, which resulted in a greater number of construction projects taking place, and pushed sales of home laundry appliances.

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 Production, Collection and Distribution of Electricity 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.

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 Accumulators, Primary Cells and Primary Batteries 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.