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ATM cards in Venezuela recorded a higher growth rate in 2013 compared to the previous year due to the completion of the migration process to smart chip cards. The increased security this represents has successfully prevented card cloning and theft at an impressively high rate. In spite of this improvement, it is expected that Venezuelans will increase their electronic transactions due to a high risk of robberies and kidnappings near banks or ATMs located on pavements.

Wipes had close to insignificant sales at the end of the review period, with volume sales remaining below five million units in 2013. These products are expensive in Kenya, which constrains sales due to widespread poverty. In addition, only Proctor & Gamble's baby wipes have a consistent and wide distribution presence, with this resulting in most consumers having access to only a limited range of products. Most consumers meanwhile view wipes as an unnecessary extravagance.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Partnering 2009-2014 report provides understanding and access to the rheumatoid arthritis partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

In 2013 spreads in the Philippines recovered from the contraction in 2012 as a result of the withdrawal of major brands. Sales are expected to increase by 3% in current value terms in 2013, fuelled by the slight increase in demand from middle-income consumers. It should be noted that spreads is relatively a mature category, which competes with other products that Filipinos often use for sandwiches, including mayonnaise and margarine. By the end of 2013 sales of spreads are expected to reach...

Growth in the population was the most important factor driving the growth of retail tissue sales in Nigeria in 2013. As the population grew, supported by massive urban concentration and rising disposable income, demand for tissue increased accordingly as consumers spent more on the products. Unlike western countries, retail tissue was not yet mature in Nigeria in 2013, with usage still very low in per capita terms. This is because Nigerians traditionally use water or cloth/paper for the kinds...

In 2013 and throughout the review period, sales for retail incontinence remained insignificant in the United Arab Emirates. These products are mainly supplied to hospitals, pharmacies and clinics, made readily available for consumers who have a doctor's prescription and are covered and paid for by medical insurance companies. Incontinence products are also mainly popular amongst the United Arab Emirates population only as they are citizens of the country and covered by their insurance.

Small Arms Market (Pistols, Rifles, Sub Machine Guns, Assault Rifles and Light Machine Guns), by Application - Civil, Military, Homeland Security, by Region, by Country - Global Forecasts and Analysis to 2014 - 2019

Canadean's, "Spirits (excluding FABs & Fort Wine) Market in North America to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Spirits (excluding FABs & Fort Wine) consumption in North America. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Spirits (excluding FABs & Fort Wine) market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

Engage with Andy Busch, the radio show that covers the intersection of politics and money, features Congressman Peter Roskam (R, IL) to discuss discuss his current legislative push in Congress and what will be the agenda for the rest of the year in the US House of Representatives.

RTD coffee is relatively underdeveloped in Georgia, with the product offer being rather limited. However, in 2013, advertising support RTD coffee products became slightly stronger, as the tradition of consumption is very low in Georgia and companies sought to increase their sales and brand awareness among consumers through promotion. Generally, brand awareness of RTD coffee products is low in Georgia, with "ice coffee" being a generic term used for all brands. Therefore, the main challenge for...

Air care was strongly affected by the economic crises, registering a decline in value and volume terms in 2013. The country's economic situation had a negative impact on these products seen as complementary and not strictly necessary. Having seen a disposable income squeeze, consumers became more rational and careful in their expenditures and they carefully evaluated various choices. They were also willing to pay a little more for product innovation but only if at an acceptable price.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the reinsurance industry in the US. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for reinsurance. "Reinsurance in the US to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the reinsurance industry in the US. It is an essential tool for companies active across the United States reinsurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Ecuadorans generally still have a hard time distinguishing between the appropriate uses of all of the different types of wipes which are available in wipes and for this reason the majority of them tend to use one type of wipe for several different purposes. This remains the case even among middle-high income and high-income consumer groups as Ecuadoran consumers in general are becoming increasingly aware of the various different uses of personal wipes for make-up removal, hand disinfection and...

The increase in the real salaries and sophistication amongst consumers sustained the performance of dermatologicalsnot only in 2013, but also throughout the review period. Consumers are more willing to explore OTC products such as topical germicidals/antiseptics to ease any skin issues encountered whilst travelling. Chilean consumers pay more attention to their beauty and appearance as a result of improvements in living standards in the country. They are more aware of their skin care as the...

Biscuits is expected to record marginal current value decline in 2013. This is marginally higher than the average decline of the review period, due to the increasing health consciousness of Swiss consumers. The value loss is led by sweet biscuits, cookies in particular, which is set to lose a notable amount in retail value sales.

Towards the end of the review period, as the general population enjoyed higher purchasing power thanks to a progressively improving economy, frozen processed food became increasingly attractive. This was coupled with rising levels of health concerns, causing Philippine families to shy away from canned/preserved food and to prefer frozen processed food instead.

Vacuum cleaners benefited from increasingly busy consumer lifestyles during the review period, with this encouraging a higher household penetration. Cylinder vacuum cleaners is the product area with the highest level of household penetration, reaching almost 71% in 2013, but even this product continued to expand in the year, rising by almost half a percentage point. More households acquired vacuum cleaners at the end of the review period, as they sought to make house cleaning easier, while many...

Restaurants in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 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 United Kingdom restaurants market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

MarketLines' Alpiq Holding AG 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 Alpiq Holding AG 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 Cancer Diagnostics Partnering Agreements report provides an understanding and access to the cancer diagnostics partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

A brighter macroeconomic outlook in combination with restored consumer confidence resulted in a marginally positive performance in both volume and current value terms in 2013. Nevertheless, prolonged years of economically stringent times led to polarisation, whereby a large proportion of consumers opted for value for money alternatives, whilst at the same time they prioritised everyday luxury products as a result of avoiding more significant purchases.

Global Paints & Coatings industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 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 paints & coatings market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Aerospace & Defense in Asia-Pacific 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 Asia-Pacific aerospace & defense market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

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

The situation in pasta in 2013 is very similar to that in the previous year. Despite the economic crisis pasta will continue with a modest growth based on the increased demand for economy brands. A very important fact is that private label continue to increase its volume sales; moreover the consumers do not distinguish between private label and regular brands, which just indicates that private label's design quality and product visibility are increasing.