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The Muscular Dystrophy Partnering 2009-2014 report provides understanding and access to the muscular dystrophy partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the personal accident and health insurance industry in the US . It contains detailed historic and forecast data for claims and expenses. "Personal Accident and Health Insurance Claims and Expenses in the US to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the personal accident and health insurance industry in the US . It is an essential tool for companies active across the United States personal accident and health insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The Influenza Partnering 2009-2014 provides understanding and access to the influenza partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

Companies want to strengthen their position as leading players by making strategic alliances with other players and increasing their market presence. Mergers and acquisitions were evident in media products stores with companies such as Sit Tapir in Trondheim which merged with Akademika in 2011 -2012 in order to strengthen Akademika's position in the North of Norway. GamesStop Corp with its EB Games brand decided to merge some of its stores into the GameStop brand in order to consolidate further...

Over the review period, chocolate confectionery was typically considered as a luxury product compared to other confectionery products, which meant they were being purchased as gifts on special occasions more than other types of confectionery. Thanks to this, the trend towards premium chocolate products, especially in the big cities such as Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi City, will continue to expand in 2013. Furthermore, thanks to the higher living standards as well as the greater exposure to...

The Herpes Simplex Partnering 2009-2014 provides understanding and access to the herpes simplex partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

In 2013, canned/preserved food continued to be a staple among many households in the Philippines. This is especially true for lower-income households with no access to refrigeration. The increasing number of choices and variants in canned/preserved food was seen as a major driver behind the continued positive growth of the product, even against the backdrop of rising health concerns.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non-life insurance industry in Luxembourg. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for liability insurance. "Liability Insurance in Luxembourg to 2017: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non-life insurance industry in Luxembourg. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Luxembourgian non-life insurance 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 materials market in Denmark. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Denmark. "Denmark Construction Materials: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction materials market in Denmark. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Denmark construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

2013 saw Mondelez International Inc complete its first full year as a separate company after its split from Kraft Foods Inc and remains the second largest packaged food company globally. With a streamlined product portfolio focussing on confectionery, biscuits and dairy, Mondelez has been able to take advantage of higher growth rates in emerging markets. Euromonitor International evaluates the opportunities and challenges the company will face in the global packaged food market environment.

"European Business Travelers' Airport Retail Trends, 2014-2015" is a new report by Conlumino that analyzes prevailing trends in airport retailing and explores how business dynamics are set to change in 2014-2015. This highlights the key drivers and barriers influencing customer opinions and purchasing patterns, and identifies preferred product categories, frequently used payment modes, and business optimization activities adopted by airport retailers.

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

Patient Monitoring Device / Equipment / System Market by Product (Blood Glucose, EEG, ECG, Capnography, Spirometer, Sleep Apnea, Pulse Oximeter, Fetal Doppler, Multiparameter, Remote, Weight, Temperature), End-user (Hospitals, Home) - Global Forecast to 2018

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

Air care retail volume sales increased by 9% in 2013, while current retail value sales increased by 23%. The sales share of inexpensive brands and products increased in the category, allowing it to maintain volume sales growth.

Serbian industrial (commercial) spreads is relatively undeveloped compared to most other packaged food categories in the country. This is partially due to the fact that some spreads are still prepared individually by consumers themselves (like jams and preserves) and partially due to the fact that some spreads (such as honey) are purchased unofficially - directly from primary producers. These facts lead to the conclusion that official figures surely show much lower consumption of spreads than...

Ready meals is expected to continue seeing positive growth in 2013, mostly influenced by increased demand in the economy-priced segment. Despite the economic crisis, ready meals in Serbia has experienced increases in both volume and value mostly due to the fact that it is not mature, hence the volume base is very small compared to other, more mature categories within packaged food.

Given the rapidly changing tablet market environment, and the introduction of new models in both Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire range, a re-examination of the two companies' strategies is warranted: What are these strategies? How do they go about achieving their aims? And how have they changed since the introduction of the original Kindle Fire in 2011?

Despite the improvement in income, Colombian consumers still continue preferring spray/aerosol air fresheners more than any other kind, as they account for 51% of total air care sales. Price differential is one of the main reasons and that in most cases consumers are seeking immediate solutions to bad odours. The great acceptance of aerosol formats has led to products with disinfectant and deodorising properties gaining ground in the country.

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.