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With a similar performance to the year before, value sales of luxury writing instruments and stationery grew by 8% in current terms in 2013, reaching RON28 million. Sales of luxury writing instruments and stationery maintained a positive trend throughout the whole review period, benefiting from a high level of potential.

Costa Rica Mobile Handset Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Feature report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Costa Rica and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

We are maintaining our moderate construction industry forecast for Argentina in 2014 and anticipate real growth of 1.5%, following a slow industry recovery in 2013. While this is below potential, growth will be driven by energy and transport infrastructure projects - sectors which have struggled due to severe underinvestment in recent decades. We highlight risks to our forecast lie to the downside as the country continues to struggle with fundamental policy and regulatory constraints, which prevent the market from fulfilling its true potential.

MarketLines' KIT digital, 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 KIT digital, 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.

Ready meals in South Korea will record positive value growth of 8%,to reach Won182 billion in 2013. Canned/preserved ready meals make up the majority of the market, accounting for an expected 75% of ready meal sales in the year. The market growth was across the board, except for frozen pizza, which suffered a decline, as various consumer foodservice outlets offer fresh pizza at competitive prices, meaning consumers no longer look for frozen pizza.

A favourable demographic situation in Russia is impacting the development of baby food positively. Government monetary stimulation of birth rates, which started in 2007, resulted in increased numbers of young children. The high correlation between the birth rate and demand for baby-specific products defines the basis for baby food growth. In addition, a strategy supporting the children's product industry was a factor in 2013, setting the guidelines for the development of products aimed at...

Belgian consumers are showing a strong preference for home cooking, a trend which is causing sauces, dressings and condiments to grow in 2013. The economic crisis, coupled with the emergence of several popular TV cooking shows, has led Belgian consumers to experiment with new recipes and cooking styles. Sauces, dressings and condiments players have seen an opportunity to launch a couple of new products, which is leading the category to grow in 2013. Some players are further benefiting from the increasing appeal of Mediterranean and ethnic cuisine, which is perceived as healthy and exotic.

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 Machinery for Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing 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.

Israel Mobile Handset Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Feature report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Israel and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Polishes continued to attract little interest from consumers in 2013. The category has been considered predominately antiquated because it largely reflects an era when considerable time was spent polishing furniture and floors. Unfortunately, changing fashions and new lifestyles continued to move against shoe polish, while more-convenient alternatives to furniture and floor polish took sales away from those categories.

Footwear in Canada by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market comprises men's, women's & children's footwear through all retail outlets including direct to consumer. It excludes industrial/work footwear but includes sports and casual shoes and boots. Market value is at prices in retailers including sales tax. Market size for Footwear in Canada is given in CAD with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Canada. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

BMI View: The Greek telecommunications sector appears poised for a significant overhaul as Vodafone sees an opportunity to intensify its competitive assault on the dominant provider, OTE . In January 2014, Vodafone acquired a small stake in wireline operator Forthnet , seemingly as a means of preventing rival WIND from making a takeover bid of its own. In the meantime, Vodafone is said to be preparing to buy out its partners in another wireline operator, Hellas Online , while the smaller CYTA Hellas is also said to be in its sights. Vodafone's transformation into a converged services provider has long been expected in Greece and with OTE in retreat in the wireline and mobile markets, the time seems right for Vodafone to extend its European Project Spring initiative to the country. Greece certainly needs a compelling alternative to OTE and we believe Vodafone has the scale and the expertise to create such a player. However, the economic outlook remains grim and consumer spending is muted at best. Therefore, a rapid return on investment is not anticipated, so Vodafone will have to be prepared for the long game if it is to avoid a Greek tragedy .

BMI View: Political instability caused by the collapse of the coalition government and the resignation by the prime minister has increased the risk of a slowdown in GDP growth and a likely loss of momentum in structural reforms. Therefore, the burden of healthcare cuts, under pressure from the EU and IMF, will fall on the pharmaceutical industry. Although public healthcare funding had managed to eliminate its deficit in 2013, undertaking healthcare reform has proved to be politically difficult: two health ministers have resigned since November 2013. As a result, we continue to believe pharmaceutical and healthcare spending will continue to decline this year and the next, before showing modest growth in 2016.

Panama Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Technology and by Generation report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Panama and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

With double digit annual growth rates over 2007-2012, retail is one of the key industries in Saudi Arabia. Industry employs 4% of Saudi Arabian labour force. World-known brands are preferred to private label. Shopping increasingly becomes a form of leisure. Industry fragmented, being dominated by micro, small and medium sized firms. In 2012 almost 554,600 companies provided retail services in Saudi Arabia. Retail industry turnover expected to grow by 7% CAGR over forecast period.

MarketLines' Malayan Banking Berhad 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 Malayan Banking Berhad 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.

We believe that the key drivers of growth in the Hungarian retail market over the next few years will be increased economic prosperity despite the financial downturn, easier access to credit and demand for premium products. Such trends will offset the negative impact of demographic factors such as an ageing and shrinking population, so the industry continues to offer substantial opportunities for foreign and domestic retailers.

Confectionery Market in Sierra Leone: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Confectionery market in Sierra Leone.

Depilatory Products in Thailand by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers hair removal creams, waxes/sugars, mousses/gels and other products, wax strips & hair bleachers/lighteners for women. Market value is based on sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Depilatory Products in Thailand is given in THB with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Thailand. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Advertising in Vietnam by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all TV, radio, printed media and other above the line and below the line promotion of products and ideas directly and indirectly to commerce and consumers. Market size is gross expenditure as billed by advertising and/or media, direct marketing agencies. Market size for Advertising in Vietnam is given in VND with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Vietnam. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Summary "Spain Mobile Operator KPI Market to 2015: Additions by Operator " report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Spain and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Research and development market sales up by 25% over review period despite 4% decline in 2010 and full recovery being reached only in 2012. Business purchases dominate with 64% share in 2012, while government spending increases most with 10% CAGR since 2007. Foreign companies served 38% of local demand in 2012, although imports' share gradually diminishes. Industry remains strongly fragmented, with 70% of businesses employing fewer than 10. 7% CAGR for industry turnover projected over forecast period.

Morocco Mobile Demand Market to 2015: Mobile Subscriptions by Technology report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Morocco and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

EzPaycheck payroll software is designed for small businesses. However, many accountants also like this payroll software because it is easy-to-use and flexible. In response to customers’ requests, Halfpricesoft.com has recently released the newest version of Ezpaycheck 2014 software which includes a quick way to add multiple accounts for employers and accountants with no extra charge.

Greater exposure to international health trends and other information through the internet and overseas travel has boosted consumers' awareness as well as willingness to try out various products. This also benefitted cheese, which was traditionally a Western product, with consumers hesitant to try it out in the early review period. The rising sophistication of consumers saw them more educated about the benefits of cheese (high calcium content) and increasingly pairing it with wine.