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The Philippines has experienced resilient economic growth and this has helped elevate disposable incomes across the country. As a result, urban dwellers are becoming increasingly affluent and we expect rising household spending levels, particularly on non-essential luxury items . We also expect to see the expansion of 24-hour convenience store retailers, and the expansion of modern, high-end shopping mall formats in the largest cities.

Romanians being a television watching nation according to local surveys are continuously interested in the upgrade of their home video appliances. As Romanians in general are very much interested in innovations and are keen on following the latest innovations in electronics, their purchasing propensity increased during the last couple of years of the review period, along with the launch of new UHD, LED technologies, internet smart TVs and 3D TVs. According to company executives of Samsung...

Global Water Utilities industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2010-14, and forecast to 2019). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

The Future of the Bangladeshi Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts to 2019 published by Strategic Defence Intelligence, provides readers with a detailed analysis of both historic and forecast industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

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 Sale, Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles, Retail Sale of Automotive Fuel 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.

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 Household Cleaning and Personal Care 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.

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

Relatively low penetration and increasing GDP per capita will give impetus for mobile market growth in the Philippines. BMI believes that mobile growth will average 3.5% over 2015-2018. A new entrant - media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation - launched its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service under the ABS-CBNmobile brand in December 2013 using the network infrastructure of Globe Telecom. Despite the new competition, BMI believes market dynamics are likely to remain in favour of the incumbents, Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) and Globe Telecom, given their strong brand and unassailable scale, which make it hard for new entrants to compete effectively. A r ise in public Wi-Fi spots is likely to add growth to the broadband services.

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

Global Management & Marketing Consultancy industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2010-14, and forecast to 2019). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Sales of heating appliances remained low in 2014, as the country's hot climate prevented the category from achieving high sales. The fact that air conditioners often offer a heating functionality also served to restrict sales of heating appliances, which held a penetration rate of only 37% in 2014. Nonetheless, volume growth of 3% was seen in 2014, triggered by rising disposable incomes in the country. These products are regarded as discretionary purchases, and improving economic conditions in...

Amid the growing importance of ecommerce in China, this research focuses on international, Chinese and Taiwanese smartphone models sold in China through two major B2C (Business to Customer) websites, tmall.com and jd.com, which constitutes a combined share of over 70% in the China ecommerce market. The report analyzes the volume ranking by smartphone brand and presents their online visibility ranking, brand favorite mapping, and key factors influencing purchase of smartphone brands as well as some user reviews. Also included is the analysis of user characteristics of smartphone brands in China, including Apple, Samsung, Nokia, Huawei, Xiaomi, HTC, and ASUS, with user distribution by gender, age, and hobby. The content of this report is based on a large volume of online data obtained from tmall.com and jd.com and, after performing big data analytics, some finding on internet users' purchase behavior patterns are discovered.

Pet care was able to grow in 2014 both volume and value terms as manufacturers and distributors enjoyed persistent demand from Hungarian pet owners. In addition to an increase in the dog and cat population in the country, the penetration of prepared pet food also rose, which helps to maintain constantly strong demand to cover the growing demand for pet food. Manufacturers and distributors, on the other hand, provide strong supply, with more players entering the market, while others also...

The key development trends in 2014 were concentrated in the improved performance of relatively lagged categories, such as wafers (plain biscuits) and savoury biscuits in response to the increasing demand for dynamism amongst certain biscuit consumers, due to the extended positioning of sandwich and chocolate coated biscuits over the review period. The ongoing globalisation process of opening markets has continued boosting higher levels of competition. This has also benefited the incursion of international products and the further consolidation of a low-price orientated category (such as private label), with an increasing base of manufacturers developing a differentiated category including gluten free, European delicacies, thins and organic. As such, social networking and marketing efforts have been the main drivers behind the bestsellers, such as the recently introduced franchise Mrs Fields and the popular Oreo brand.

Summer camp is a time for children to get out of their heads and start using their hands, leaving academia behind to look at developing other skills and abilities. Camp Mah Kee Nac in Massachusetts has committed to diversifying the way students can do this, and director Walter Synalovski has campers participate in team and individual sports, lake and pool activities, outdoor adventure, arts & creativity and even carpentry. The camp has been so successful that the local community has honored Synalovski for his contributions.

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

Ready meals recorded 4% current value growth in 2014. Growing sales of convenient and timesaving meal solutions drove growth in the category. This growth can be considered healthy given the rather mature nature of ready meals in Finland. A growing number of consumers were paying special attention to ingredients used in ready meals and increasingly opting for healthier products, using natural ingredients, additive-free products and organic versions. These typically command slightly higher unit...

- This report is the result of WealthInsight's extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in Spain.

Source Market Insights; GCC provides an overview of the Gulf Cooperation Council outbound market, analyzing market data and providing insights. This report provides a better understanding of the number of GCC tourists going abroad, their spending habits and main destination markets.

During 2014, drinking milk products recorded current value growth of 10%, with sales reaching R$31.6 billion. This performance was mainly driven by the rise in the price of raw milk and the launch of new products focused on health and wellness that are positioned as premium products. Drinking milk products also continues to follow the same growth trend perceived in 2013, with the area posting double-digit growth.

Putting its troubles behind it, Egypt is advancing its petrochemicals development which should ensure self-sufficiency, but the country remains plagued by its energy crisis, according to BMI's latest Egypt Petrochemicals Report.

Global Travel & Tourism industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2010-14, and forecast to 2019). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Sales of packaged food in Belgium are set to post modest positive current value growth in 2014. The still too weak economy limits growth as sales in key categories such as yoghurt and sour milk products, breakfast cereals and snack bars slow. In addition, the lingering effect of 'horsegate' continues to undermine sales of meat-based ready meals. However, the positive effects of the good weather and the football world cup on sales of ice cream, sweet and savoury snacks, chilled-processed meat...

After recording a marginal current value decline in 2013, ready meals returned to positive current value growth in 2014. Ready meals increased in current value and volume by 1% during 2014 as the category bounced back from the rather disappointing performance recorded during the previous year.

Home and garden experienced stronger current value growth in 2013 than in 2012. Consumers' rising disposable incomes and increased level of sophistication boosted their willingness to invest in premium home and garden products to improve their quality of life. Consequently, home improvement also recorded the highest current value growth in 2013, with consumers making more effort to improve the interior designs of their homes. Product safety was also a key concern among consumers, especially for...