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Retail tissue and hygiene registered a positive retail value sales growth over the review period. After the economic downturn in 2009, the number of hotels began to grow in 2011-2013 with the government introducing new touristic attractions as well as a growing number of retail projects. The hotel sector has performed well throughout 2012, supported by strong tourist arrivals and the opening up of branded hotel chains. According to industry sources, approximately 3,600 branded hotel rooms were...

Aerospace & Defense in Italy industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, 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 Italy aerospace & defense market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

With the growing middle class, ice cream is no longer perceived by this income group as a luxury item. People from the middle class increasingly adopt the habit of purchasing single portion ice cream on impulse. This is also true at eating joints where ice cream in single potions is chosen as a dessert. It is quite trendy to be seen at popular ice cream parlours enjoying an impulse ice cream.

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 property insurance. "Property Insurance 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 Genitourinary Partnering Terms and Agreements report provides comprehensive understanding and unprecedented access to the genitourinary partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

"Still & Sparkling Wine Market in Bhutan: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Still & Sparkling Wine market in Bhutan.

MarketLines' Santarus, Inc. 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 Santarus, Inc. 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.

Home improvement and gardening stores saw sluggish value growth of under 1% in current value in 2013, reaching EUR3.99 billion. The category has seen varied growth rates in the review period and whilst the sales saw negative growth in 2008 and 2009 when recession hit Finland, value sales turned dynamically positive again in 2010 and 2011 despite the strain of economic uncertainty. Nevertheless, consumers seemed keen to invest in improving their homes and gardens. Another trend present is that...

In 2013, ice cream in the United Arab Emirates registered retail current value growth of 7%, down one percentage point from 2012. This performance was, however, in line with the review period average. Retail volume growth in 2013 remained unchanged from the previous year at 6%.

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 Coating of Metals and Mechanical Engineering 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.

Amidst the fast-growing channels within retailing, some other channels within store-based and non-store retailers expose greater challenges for leisure and personal goods specialist retailers in Indonesia. Some notable brands within apparel specialist retailers, especially the luxury ones, such as Burberry and Givenchy, are also renowned for their bags. These retailers may provide competition for the sales of bag and luggage specialist retailers. Modern grocery retailers, for example, also...

Snack bars remains a niche category in the Philippines, which caters to fitness buffs or those who are engaged in sport. The wide range of affordable snacking options in the country, including confectionery, sweet and savoury snacks and others, makes snack bars exclusive to more active consumers. Sales are expected to drop to Ps1 million in 2013, due to the withdrawal of major brands Quaker Chewy and Nova. Snack bars is expected to continue to contract in 2013, after reporting an 87% decline in...

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 gross written premiums, premiums per capita, insurance penetration, gross claims, paid claims, incurred loss, loss ratio percentage and combined ratio. 'Non-Life Insurance Premiums and Claims in the US to 2017: Market Brief' 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.

Sales of incontinence remained insignificant in Kenya throughout the review period. This is partly due to limited retail distribution for these products but is also linked to consumers' embarrassment, with adult incontinence remaining a taboo problem for consumers. Consumers suffering from incontinence thus rely on sanitary protection.

The economic situation in the Czech Republic slowly improved over the review period, although remained unstable in 2013, which was reflected in its predicted moderate current value growth, with a general decline in volume sales for packaged food. The highest value increase is set to be recorded by meal solutions, followed by nutrition/staples and impulse and indulgence products.

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 distribution channels. "Non-Life Insurance Distribution Channels 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.

Serbian biscuits is currently in a stage of recovery from the economic crisis, which is indicated by the expected increase of volume sales of 2%. In addition, competition amongst both domestic and foreign producers of biscuits in the Serbian market is higher than ever, which is speeding up the process of recovery of sales of these products in 2013.

The Ulcerative Colitis Partnering 2009-2014 report provides understanding and access to the ulcerative colitis partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

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 Veterinary 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.

China has rich metallic mineral deposits and non-metallic deposits such as coal. It has deposits of nearly all types of known mineral resource. Mineral distribution varies from region to region, as differences in geotectonic zones and mineralization conditions create vast differences in mineral type, reserve amount and quality. The mining industry in China is governed by the Ministry of land and Resources, and the Department of Resources Conservation and Environmental Protection. The Mineral Resources law is the apex regulating law for the development of the mining industry, the promotion of exploration, the development of mines, and the utilization and protection of mineral resources.

Sauces, dressings and condiments registers positive growth of 6% in 2013 which is slightly higher than the previous year. The market is very dynamic in terms of product innovation in order to increase product variety and nutritional benefits. Players also mostly aiming at providing more convenience to customers. Moreover, they compete fiercely and are very active in engaging in both above- and below-the-line marketing.

Sweet and savoury snacks remained a small niche in Kenya at the end of the review period, with volume sales of only around 300 tonnes expected for 2013. This is partly due to widespread poverty and high prices for imported products. A 165g pack of Proctor & Gamble's Pringles was for example priced at KES265 in February 2013.

With the onset of the economic crisis in 2009, many Serbs sought to save money by buying cheaper unpackaged cheese directly from farmers and other artisanal producers. Similarly, many consumers started buying packaged cheese products from retailers across the border in Hungary, where prices were lower. While these trends continued to hamper the development of cheese in Serbia in 2013, the decline in retail volume sales for the entire category was slower than that recorded in 2012, and also...

In 2013, sales of chocolate confectionery are expected to continue to be rather value than volume driven. Consumers' demand for high-quality and premium products continues to drive sales of chocolate confectionery. Therefore, manufacturers have been focusing on dark chocolate as well as caramel and nuts as ingredients. The importance of the premiumisation effect on chocolate confectionery has continued to be reflected in the development of more sophisticated private label products.

Meal replacement is still in the development stage in the country. In 2013, the category is expected to enjoy a very high growth of 17% in current retail value terms. Thanks to the country's further integration to the world, higher living standards and the increasing consumer awareness of health and wellness, Vietnamese consumers, especially those living in big cities such as Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi City, are becoming more familiar with meal replacement products. Furthermore, efforts of...