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Depilatories in Macedonia saw slow current value growth of 2% in 2013, reaching MKD51 million. This growth was lower than the current value CAGR of 3% recorded over the review period. It was due to the slow and stagnating volume demand for depilatories products, while unit prices increased marginally in 2013.

In 2013, sets/kits recorded current value growth of 5%, reaching MKD113 million. Although solid, this growth was lower than the current value CAGR of 8% recorded over the review period. The 2013 growth was due to several intertwined factors: stable volume demand, improved product offering and mild increase in unit prices.

The report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Finnish non-life insurance segment, including:

Iraq's telecoms market offers a mix of great opportunity and heavy risks. The country's large population and a penetration rate still below 100% underpin our generally positive growth outlook for the country's telecoms sector between 2014 and 2018. Moreover, a final agreement between operators and the government on 3G spectrum and subsequent launch of 3G services at the very end of 2014 creates massive opportunities in Iraq's wildly underserved data market. However the deteriorated security situation has begun to take its toll on the sector, with network outages resulting in sharp mobile subscriptions losses in Q314 and ARPUs continuing to fall. BMI's Country Risk team expects ISIS to remain a resilient fighting force over the coming years, which will weigh on private consumption levels in the country, and keep operating costs and the cost of reaching national 3G coverage high for operators.

The report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Finnish reinsurance segment, including:

Dogs and cats are the preferred pets in most markets, with pet owners continuing to spend heavily on pet beauty products and fashion accessories. Changes are slowly taking place, as small mammals become more popular. Fish and birds appear to have lost their charm. This report provides an encompassing analysis of the state of the pet care market in 2014, with a focus on dog and cat food, as well as trends in pet ownership around the world.

The FIFA World Cup, which took place in June 2014 in Brazil, is very popular in Colombia, and more because of the return of the Colombian team to the event, was an important driver of consumer electronics purchases, mainly TVs, audio and home theatre systems. The promotional activity was more intense during the first semester of the year as consumers seek to upgrade their devices to enjoy of a better experience watching the matches.

Debit cards value transactions growth in Indonesia is expected to outpace that of all other financial cards during 2014. With growing financial literacy, people use less cash in their payment transactions, including day-to-day grocery shopping primarily in modern retailers. Growing use of EDC machines by issuing banks is empowering merchants to provide the cashless payment method, especially for high transaction values. Some merchants set a minimum value for using debit transactions, commonly...

Homeshopping declined by 10% in current value terms in 2014 over the previous year. Homeshopping is slowly becoming obsolete and replaced by internet retailing, with leading players increasingly focusing on a multichannel approach including internet retailing. In addition, many consumers are migrating from homeshopping to internet retailing.

Global Internet Access 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 companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

The Scandinavian Defense Spending industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

The trends observed during 2013 in grocery retailers, continued gaining ground in 2014. Companies continued to focus their expansion throughout the country through discount and convenience formats, with small premises of no more than 500 sq m, in order to reach small towns and neighbourhoods and be more accessible to customers who do not need to travel long distances to make grocery purchases or other errands such as paying bills. Affordable prices for basic pantry products that these outlets...

Cigarettes decreased in both retail value and volume in 2013. All tar levels of cigarettes recorded negative retail volume growth even though manufacturers actively introduced new products targeting diverse consumer groups. Anti-smoking regulations became stricter, so the number of smokers who decided to stop smoking also increased in 2013. Overall, cigarettes decreased by 1% in retail volume and even ultra-low-tar cigarettes declined marginally, albeit less than cigarettes at the other tar...

The report titled "Global Acne Treatment Market: Trends and Opportunities (2014-2019)" provides an insight into the acne market with focus on global prescription drugs. The report assesses the market sizing and growth of the global acne market, the growth of acne market in various regions and the growth and composition of oral and topical acne drugs. The report further analyzes the major prescription drugs for the treatment of acne. The report also discusses key factors driving growth of the industry, major trends and challenges faced by manufacturers of acne drugs. Further, key players like Foamix Pharmaceuticals, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Dermira and Actavis Plc are analyzed in the report.

The Future of the Suncare Market in Peru to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Suncare consumption trends in Peru, historic and forecast Suncare consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Suncare sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Due to increases in tax imposed by the Ministry of Finance on tobacco, average unit price has increased significantly over the last few years. On the other hand, demand for cigarettes has been declining for several reasons, mainly social and economic. Rising prices saw 2013 post the strongest current value growth of the review period. According to the leading company Regie Nationale des Tabacs et des Allumettes (RNTA), unit price growth was a factor which enabled the company to maintain its...

Global Markets Direct's, 'Syntiron LLC - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Syntiron LLC's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Mixed messages were received from the Slovak Ministry of Defence during 2014 regarding the country's defence budget for this year. Initially, the government stated it would not be increasing its defence budget over the coming years. However, in September 2014, the government then pledged to increase its defence spending to 1.6% of gross domestic product by 2020.

Total food and drinks consumption in South Korea is expected to increase moderately over the forecast period between 2013 and 2018. The market is relatively mature with per capita spending on food and drinks items already high, which effectively limits the possibilities for more substantial expansion over the coming years. Nonetheless, food consumption growth will be sustained by a stable economic outlook and gradually strengthening consumer spending power, which will offer opportunities for premiumisation.

Fast food in Ireland recorded good positive growth in 2013 driven by several factors, including economic recovery supported by improving levels of employment and increasing consumer confidence, however the overriding driver to growth was value for money, with operators responding to consumer demand through delivery of meal deal options, reduced prices and a continued focus on extending the customer base beyond the traditional fast food consumer. This was achieved through a variety of tactics, most notable of which includes responding to consumer demand for healthier, more nutritious products as well as providing product information in the form of calorie counts and nutritional information in an easily accessible, highly visible manner. This has developed in recent years in Ireland to become more or less the industry standard, and certainly it is now expected of chained national and international brands.

Delivering Excellence newsletter reported that the December print issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive featured the recipients of the 2014 Green Supply Chain Awards. The awards recognized companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, and are working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within their own operations and/or supply chains, in the areas of Sourcing/Procurement, Fulfillment/Logistics, Operations, Product Lifecycle Management, and other areas of the supply chain. The awards also recognized providers of supply chain solutions and services assisting their customers in achieving measurable sustainability goals. Submissions were judged based on the clarity and content of the goals and strategy, the extent of the steps being taken, the impact of the results to date, projected results, and the form and presentation of the information submitted.

In 2013, skin care achieved current value growth of 4%, reaching MKD789 million as volume demand for skin care products remained stable and key players mildly increased unit prices of their products at an average 3%.

Pet care registered a further decline in 2013, albeit a weaker contraction than that seen in 2012. While pet food was the main loser in 2013, pet products registered positive growth, driven by the pet humanisation trend. Other categories such as pet healthcare and dog and cat treats benefited from innovation, thus helping to limit the market's overall value sales decline.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the infrastructure construction industry in Turkey. 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 Turkey to 2018: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the infrastructure construction industry in Turkey. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Turkish construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

In 2014 all the major home and garden specialist retailers adopted diversification strategies, as they offered both traditional and modern products. Many key players, such as Kitea and Mobilia, are now offering sales on credit, along with very appealing discounts on various products to drive their sales. However, independent home and garden stores still dominate, as they offer lower-priced items; mainly the traditional items used when furnishing Moroccan homes. These independent stores tend to...