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Financial authority Banco de Mexico revealed that counterfeit notes value grew by 17% in 2012. During 2012 there was a persistent campaign in terms of the identification of such notes, which highlighted all of the identifying elements that are regularly found in counterfeit Mx$50, Mx$1,000 and Mx$200 notes. Even though many users still remain unaware of how to distinguish a counterfeit note from a real one, precautionary measures have been implemented by the financial authorities recompense...

Despite luxury goods recovering in a variety of markets in Japan, this did not translate into a positive performance in luxury mobile phones. Most Japanese consumers do not see electronic gadgets as luxury goods. As a result, during the review period the category struggled to attract new consumers. Manufacturers did not team up with luxury brands to create luxury mobile phones or MP3 players as seen in other countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, China and Hong Kong.

Laundry care maintained growth in 2013 as the economy continued improving. Nevertheless, 2013 can be considered a year of ongoing category stabilisation as the laundry care category saw positive growth, similar to that of the previous two years. This growth is mostly attributed to the improving economic situation of consumers in Estonia who have started to feel more confident in purchasing products that were not always discounted or from the lower price segment. Furthermore, inflation brought...

Peru-based Aje Group is a leader in low-priced Latin American soft drinks, reaching underserved retail channels through distribution expertise. The company has expanded from Peru across the world, with successful global operations established in Thailand and India. The company seeks further product diversity to maintain a positive growth trajectory despite fierce competition from global soft drinks giants.

Health and financial concerns witnessed consumers continue to trade down from juice, carbonates and other soft drinks to concentrates in 2013. This also increased demand for premium quality concentrates, such as organic concentrates and reduced sugar concentrates for those mainly concerned about calories and weight. Consumer price preferences thus shifted slightly upwards within the concentrates category. Average unit prices remained stagnant in 2013 despite strong downward price pressures from...

Competition between cola producers intensified further in 2013. The leading companies, including PepsiCo and Coca-Cola continued to focus on field campaigns and ad campaigns to compete with each other. PepsiCo introduced a new campaign under the name Pepsi Smash to respond to Coca-Cola's hit show, Coke Studio. In addition to Pepsi Smash, PepsiCo continued to spend heavily on its Pepsi's "Dil Maange Abhi" ("I want it now") campaign, which was similar to the global "Live for Now" campaign.

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 investments. "Non-Life Insurance Investments 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.

In 2013, pasta achieved current value growth of 10% and retail volume growth of 4%. Retail volume growth was in line with the review period average while value growth was stronger than the review period CAGR of 7%. This was essentially due to an improvement in the economic, social and security situation in Tunisia following the revolution.

At 5% off-trade and 3% on-trade decline in volume terms during 2013, sports and energy drinks performed weaker than during the review period. The main reason for weaker performance during 2013 is the continued weakness of the economy, which led consumers to become increasingly cost-conscious. Sports and energy drinks are unnecessary luxury items for most.

MarketLines' Chrysler Group LLC 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 Chrysler Group LLC 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.

Declining slightly in volume terms, while growing by 1% in current value terms during 2013, canned/preserved food does not look able to match the CAGRs recorded during the review period (volume CAGR of 0.3% and current value CAGR of 2%). Consumers continue to deal with the problem of contracted disposable incomes, having to make compromises, often favouring healthier and/or cheaper meal solutions varieties such as frozen processed food or fresh produce over canned/preserved food.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the retail building construction industry in Peru. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the retail building construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Retail Building Construction in Peru to 2018: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the retail building 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.

Apparel and footwear specialist retailers grew by over 1% in value as EUR1.87 billion in sales were registered in 2013. The growth was more sluggish when compared to the healthy growth of above 4% in the previous year. As the unemployment rate continued to grow and the economy remained unstable, this had an impact also on the consumer behaviour. In order to cater for the ongoing consumer needs, stores continued to improve and develop their store concepts, layouts and selections. The sales...

Legal Services in Australia 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 Australia legal services market. Includes market size 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 personal accident and health insurance industry in the US . It contains detailed historic and forecast data for policies and premiums. "Personal Accident and Health Insurance Policies and Premiums 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.

With 3% volume and 5% current value growth in 2013, frozen processed food is expected to perform better than the CAGRs of 2% in volume and under 5% in current value terms recorded during the review period. The range of frozen processed food brands and types on offer is continuing to expand. Health-aware consumers, which is an expanding consumer segment, tend to prefer frozen to other food preservation methods.

In 2013, menswear reported current value growth of 9%, reaching a total value of R$24.9 billion. The contributory factors which assisted continued growth for menswear included large offer of men's collections and brands combined with Brazilian men's growing preoccupation with fashion.

In Venezuela, retail tissue is dominated by toilet paper and napkins, which are regarded as essential goods by Venezuelan consumers. In 2013 the toilet paper shortage became the most notable case of chronic shortages in consumer products and medicines in Venezuela. The decline in the delivery of official foreign exchange currency has resulted in the suspension of supplies of raw materials, equipment and spare parts from abroad, which has led to the stoppage of production in some companies,...

MarketLines' Western Digital Corporation 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 Western Digital Corporation 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.

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 Carpets and Rugs 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.

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

The strategic moves of manufacturers in recent years helped to boost the consumption of ice cream in the Philippines. Leading brand Selecta was able to convince consumers to indulge in ice cream through the affordable price of its Cornetto brand, whilst its bulk dairy ice cream variant is positioned to promote family weekend bonding. On the other hand, competing brand Nestle made products more affordable and accessible to middle- and lower-income consumers through the launch of SKUs which were...

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

Georgian consumer tastes continue to show a preference for non-cola carbonates.In terms of off-trade carbonates sales, which accounted for 73% of total volume sales in 2013, the majority is generated by purchases for consumption at home, rather than impulsive purchases. On-trade sales, meanwhile, are generated by traditional Georgian restaurants, with sales remaining strongest for non-cola carbonates. This reflects the traditional view of Georgian consumers that cola carbonates are not suitable...

Spreads is anticipated to experience moderate growth of 3% in current value terms to record Bt2.1 billion in sales in 2013, slipping from 5% current value growth in 2012. The slowdown in household consumption of sliced bread after the peak in sales during the flood crisis in 2011 resulted in normalisation of retail sales of jams and preserves, nut and seed based spreads and chocolate spreads during 2012-2013. Nonetheless, demand for spreads can be sustained by the influence of Western cuisine...