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The rising number of broadband connections in Switzerland has propelled the internet's impact on traditional high street shops. Most of the stronger players in internet retailing are operators active both online and in bricks and mortar shops, allowing existing customers to benefit from multi-channel retailing. Key factors that contributed to the success of these businesses were the growth in household penetration of computers and internet access,

August 2010 saw the Pharmacy Society of Ireland (PSI) introduce guidelines which restricted the display and sale of codeine-based products in pharmacies in Ireland with window displays prohibited and products held in the dispensary area, out of sight of the public, rather than on display behind the counter. Pharmacists are required to make consumers requesting the products aware of the types of pain addressed by the products and the addictive nature of codeine. Furthermore, pharmacists advise...

Value sales of calming and sleeping declined by 4% in 2011, because the market has reached saturation. Sales grew quickly by a CAGR of 31% between 2003 and 2009, with SSP Co Ltd's launch of Drewell, which was the first OTC medicine to include the active ingredient diphenhydramine hydrochloride. In 2007, other manufacturers entered the market to take advantage of its rapid growth. Taisho Pharmaceutical Co Ltd launched Neody and Resty, while GlaxoSmithKline KK introduced Nytol.

Businesses in the Auto Part Manufacturing industry in China produce parts, accessories and components for motor vehicles, including motor vehicle bodies, mechanical and electronic components, and parts for electric motors. These manufacturers supply motor vehicle assembly and replacement part companies (i.e. the aftermarket).

During a period of restricted discretionary spend and low consumer confidence, it is imperative that retailers know who their core customer base is and how they should be targeting them. UK Customer Insights 2012 are based around individual retailers and provide a highly detailed, data-rich overview of a retailer's customers, including shopper profiles and the drivers of loyalty and disloyalty.

Despite the fact that economic indicators showed positive results in the last few years, the general feel of the Israeli public is that the cost of living is too high. During 2011 the Israeli middle-classes spoke up for the first time in many years against what is referred to as "social injustice". An atmosphere of civil activism was spreading across Israel within a wide range of economic and social topics, as Israelis from all over the country were protesting their civil and social rights.

NRT products in Brazil are enjoying growing popularity as a result of government anti-smoking campaigns, combined with restrictive legislation with regard to smoking in public places. As such, more consumers are looking to NRT smoking cessation aids as a way to quit smoking.

RTD tea increased in off-trade value by 7% in 2011. The strong performance of both Asian still RTD tea and Still RTD excluding Asian pushed value growth during 2011, resulting in slightly higher growth than 2010. RTD tea is becoming a common household drink in many Singaporean homes as it begins to replace carbonates and fruit/vegetable juice as the default drink in Singapore families.

Sports nutrition sales grew by 1% in 2011. Rising health consciousness and a boom in running helped push category growth, aided by manufacturers continuously launching new products. Running is a foundation of many sports, and helps build up an individual's physical strength. According to a study by the Japan Productivity Centre, the number of people who enjoy running and jogging has risen to approximately 28 million people. One of the key running events, the Tokyo Marathon,

Diabetes rates are soaring in Mexico due to unhealthy diets and obesity, reaching more than nine million people in 2011 according to the Mexican Diabetes Federation. Due to the wide range of side effects caused by diabetes, the epidemic is impacting many categories in the field of health. One of these side effects is the appearance of skin fungus, driving demand for antifungal products. Some companies, such as local player Genomma Lab, are capitalising on this epidemic,

The Wired Telecommunications industry in China comprises establishments providing voice, data, image, multimedia and information services through fixed-line telephone networks. Telecommunication services provided by dedicated telephone networks within some specialized industries and institutions, such as power generation, police, oil, aviation and railways, are not included in this industry. In addition, this industry does not include content providers of value-added services.

The Bottled Water Manufacturing industry consists of establishments that manufacture or bottle purified water, spring water or functional water. Excluded are establishments that manufacture soft drinks, fruit juice, alcoholic beverages or milk drinks. Also excluded from this industry are firms that are mainly engaged in the supply of water by pipelines or mains.

This analysis evaluates the company's strategy and key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and provides an overview of the company's historical and forecast financial performance. The report also gives an in-depth analysis of the company's key prescription pharmaceutical product, and provides a forecast sales performance for this drug.

Innovation in cereal products continues to evolve in line with changing consumer needs. This report outlines important consumer and product trends impacting this category globally, based on Datamonitor's TrendSights mega-trend framework to classify the key themes. Breakfast cereals and cereal bars are covered to provide a complete picture of the trends driving innovation in this category.

This report provides readers with a comprehensive analysis of the Naval Vessels and Surface Combatantsmarket through 2011-2021, including highlights of the demand drivers and growth stimulators for Naval Vessels and Surface Combatants. It also provides an insight on the spending pattern and modernization pattern in different regions around the world.

Spirits in Emerging Markets to 2016: Market Guide provides in-depth detail on the trends and drivers of the Spirits market in Emerging Markets. The report includes quantitative information (historic and forecast market values), as well as data, to help companies in the Alcoholic Drinks industry better understand the changes in their environment, seize opportunities and formulate crucial business strategies.

Canadean's, "Wine in ANZUS to 2016: Market Guide" provides in-depth detail on the trends and drivers of the Wine market in ANZUS. The quantitative data in the report (historic and forecast market values) analyses the dynamics in the ANZUS countries, providing marketers with the essential information to understand their own and their competitors' position in this market and the information to accurately identify where to compete in the future.

"Belgian Foodservice: The Future of Foodservice to 2016" provides a top-level overview and detailed market, channel, and company-specific insights into the operating environment for foodservice companies. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Belgian foodservice value chain and for new companies considering entering the market.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Aortic Aneurysm Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Aortic Aneurysm clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Aortic Aneurysm. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Aortic Aneurysm. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Willie Basse & JP Cervoni, (who both toured & recorded with Hendrix drummer, BUDDY MILES) team up with KOFI BAKER, son of legendary 'Cream' / 'Blind Faith' drummer, GINGER BAKER record tracks at Slideaway Studios in Sunland, CA.

Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, Dr. Arun Gandhi, visited Brazil the last week of June 2012. He spent his seven-day tour visiting Salvador Bahia and Sao Paulo as well as talking with leaders from the Salvador Ministry of Education, Culture and International Relations, the Center for Support of Children with Cerebral Palsy (NACPC) a project recognized by UNESCO and UNICEF, Teodoro Sampaio (Bairro Santa Cruz), Sons of Gandhi (Filhos de Gandhy), Residents de Sao Miguel Paulista, Institute of Democracy and Sustainability, and Fundacao Tide Setubal.

Empire Window Company, a leading NE Ohio supplier and installer of replacement windows can help CEI customers save $50.00 per window on the purchase of new windows. This is an exceptional limited time offer. The rebate program will end when program funding has been exhausted or no later than December 31, 2012.

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GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Celiac Disease Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Celiac Disease clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Celiac Disease. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Celiac Disease. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.