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Health and beauty specialist retailers recorded strong growth during 2013, rising in current value by 9%. This growth was primarily driven by rising demand for beauty specialist retailers, a category which increased by 19% in current value during 2013. This growth was primarily driven by the increased usage of beauty and personal care products among both men and women in India. This trend was also driven partially by rising annual disposable income levels, which allowed many Indian consumers to...

Laundry care grew by 4% in current value terms in 2013 driven partly by the VAT increase from 23% to 24% in 2013, but also by rising demand for more modern and sophisticated laundry care products. However, the category is mature and private label competition rather intense. This limits growth potential both in volume as well as current value terms. Manufacturers have therefore focused on developing more advanced products, trying to shift consumers from standard detergents to concentrates, from...

Retail value sales of pasta in the Netherlands grew by 2% during 2013, confirming that, despite growing interest in other foreign cuisine, pasta is here to stay and has replaced traditional Dutch potato dishes as the most frequently prepared meals in the Netherlands. As there are a multitude of occasions to consume pasta, ranging from work lunch to late night snacks, the Dutch have made pasta part of their weekly cuisine.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction equipment market in Hungary. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Hungary. "Hungary Construction Equipment: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction equipment market in Hungary. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Hungary construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

In Colombia, traditionally powder and bar detergents are the most commonly used in households for laundry care. However, during the review period, liquid detergents, in spite the fact that they still account for a small portion of laundry detergents, have been outperforming in relation to other products and whilst the category as a whole registered an average yearly increase in constant sales of 1%, liquid detergents posted an average of 6%. The availability of products for different colours of...

GlobalData's new report, "North America C-Arms Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the North America C-Arms market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market category.

MarketLines' Glenmark Generics, 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 Glenmark Generics, 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.

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 Television and Radio Receivers, Sound and Video Recording Devices 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.

South Africa's fledging power market has barely escaped the news of late as Eskom continues to struggle to supply reliable and stable power to the population and industry. Delays in bringing large-scale power capacity online and insufficient investment in the sector have left South Africa vulnerable to power shortages, evidenced by the recent rolling blackouts in March 2014. Although, the country's renewable energy industry is progressing well, the lack of inefficient base-load capacity and limited private sector involvement within the conventional power sector is likely to be a recurring problem for the country over the short- to medium term.

Sales of home insecticides in Latvia strongly depend on weather conditions during the summer as the majority of local insects are inactive during other seasons. Since the last month of spring and the summer were relatively warm in 2013 in comparison to the previous two years, home insecticides registered healthy growth during the year. In addition, the improving economic situation in the country positively impacted consumer purchasing powers, which enabled consumers to buy more-sophisticated...

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 Grain Mill Products 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.

Continuous growth in disposable incomes over the review period cultivated more confident consumers with rising purchasing power. With further double-digit growth in disposable incomes in 2013, consumers were also looking to try more home care products. For example, toilet care products saw growth in popularity, with low prices as well as diverse packaging and formats. On the other hand, new kinds of products launched by manufacturers, such as multiple-function laundry detergents and extracts of...

The outlook for the Saudi Arabian freight transport sector is upbeat. Although some ports saw a contraction in either gross tonnage or container handling, or both, in 2013, 2014 will see these facilities return to growth. It should also be noted that the 2013 contraction followed extraordinary growth in 2012 as the government stimulus package made itself felt. We believe that growth at Saudi Arabian ports will remain strong over the medium term, and the construction of new facilities will serve to strengthen the sector further.

BMI maintains its cautiously optimistic view on the US shipping sector. After estimated contractions in TEU throughput at both the port of Los Angeles and the Port of New York/New Jersey in 2013, we forecast a return to growth in 2014 at both facilities. Our view for gradual strengthening in the US economy through end 2014 continues to play out, driven by a tightening labour market and sustained growth in the cyclical components of the economy, notably the residential housing sector and business investment in equipment. Data have been particularly strong in recent months, and we acknowledge that risks are weighted to the upside.

Canadean's, "Cider Market in West Europe to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Cider consumption in West Europe. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Cider market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

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For 2014, we have a positive outlook for Kenya's ports and shipping sector based on three main factors: reasonable economic growth in Kenya itself; a dynamic East African region (this is important because Mombasa acts as a trade gateway for many of Kenya's neighbouring countries); and finally, continuing signs that Mombasa port's ongoing congestion problems are easing. Granted, there are significant threats to Mombasa's almost monopoly-like role in this part of Africa, but they exist in the long term.

Russia's telecoms market has been performing well compared to its regional peers. There is a strong competitive dynamic between established operators, as well as a threat from smaller operators looking to increase their market share in the mobile sector. The fixed-line segment is declining at a slower rate than in neighbouring markets and the broadband market has expanded rapidly. Healthy competition and the demand for coverage provide good growth opportunities.

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With the steady improvement in economic conditions in the United Arab Emirates and more job openings, this positively influenced the polishes category in 2013, as in 2012. In addition, the trend towards more formal attire influenced shoe polish, as well as laundry care. More demand for formal and expensive footwear in the business environment greatly benefited shoe polish in 2013, with a growing number of single expatriates returning to the United Arab Emirates after the economic crisis.

The 2013 GDP growth slowed down to 4.6% versus 5.6% in 2012, as consumers' confidence dropped due to the general elections. Consumers were cautious with their spending, which restricted the growth potential of electronics and appliance specialist retailers in 2013. Consequently, electronics and appliance specialist retailers only posted 2% current value growth during 2013.

TV shopping is mainly driving the growth of homeshopping in 2013. This is due to the continued broadcast by Lejel Corp Pte Ltd, mainly among housewives in Singapore, as the advertisement is aired at dawn, daily and at noon on weekdays. The company introduced more variety of products in 2013, including innovative housewares and beauty and personal care products. However, the company adopts a multi-channel strategy and is also an internet retailer, so interested buyers have another option to...

In spite of a decrease in category value growth versus the previous year and, more importantly, in spite of the worst economic slowdown in 10 years, home care's performance in 2013 was an improvement on the average growth registered over the review period. During the review period, instability and negative value performances were common, mostly because of the negative evolution of constant unit prices. The positive performance in spite of the recent economic circumstances was possible due to...

After the outbreak of AH1N1 in 2009, Clorox began to launch campaigns to promote the use of bleach to clean and disinfect the house in order to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria. The brand has continued with this line of promotion and has developed campaigns at point of sales in which a character disguised as a scientist teaches the different uses of bleach for washing fruits and vegetables, cleaning toys and the house, along with the correct dose for each purpose.

'Tablets in Western Europe: Market Opportunities and Operator Business Models,' a Telecom Insider Report by Pyramid Research, examines demand and operator business models for tablets in the region. Derived from insights from industry players, the report provides an analysis of the Western European tablet OS market, the features available in each price band, demand for cellular versus Wi-Fi-enabled tablets, and a five-year forecast for tablet sales, globally and by region. It also reviews the role of mobile operators in the tablet value chain, especially in tablet distribution, and examines tablet portfolios, pricing and positioning strategies. It concludes with a look at operator best practices and a number of recommendations.