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Leveraging on increasing sophistication among consumers, greater segmentation of baby and child-specific products based on age, gender and socio-economic group, manufacturers of higher-end imported brands, such as Mustela, Burt's Bees, Palmer's and Babaria, are seeing growth opportunities supported by dynamic specialist beauty retailers (Fedco), specialist stores (Baby Ganga) and parapharmacies (Farmatodo and Locatel). Demographic changes are favouring sales of higher-end products. Consumers with higher disposable incomes and who are spending more on fewer children (based on declining birth rates) are seeking new and more sophisticated products besides traditional toiletries both for children and mothers. This is because the latter are seeking alternatives to treat stretch marks, skin reaffirmation and cracked nipples due to nursing. Mustela offers fairly sophisticated products, such as a moisturising cream, to deal with abrasions for the body as a whole and not just nappy/diaper rash. Babaria and Burt's Bees, as well as others, use naturalness claims to promote safer and softer products for babies and children.

ATMs in Vietnam by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all types of automated teller machines cash dispensers. Market size is based on number of sites as on 1st January. Market size for ATMs in Vietnam is given in ATM with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Vietnam. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

If there was a success story in beer in 2013, it was radler lagers. SCC - Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas and Unicer - Bebidas de Portugal, the two main players in the country, launched Sagres Radler and Cheers Radler in the second half of April, just in time to profit from a particularly warm summer. Both flavoured lagers performed well. Central de Cervejas invested heavily in promoting Sagres Radler through marketing campaigns and sampling sessions in supermarkets across the country.

Soap, Bath & Shower Products in Vietnam by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers solid and liquid soap, bath and shower products. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Soap, Bath & Shower Products in Vietnam is given in VND with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Vietnam. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Chocolate Confectionery in China by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers wrapped countlines, tablets, individually wrapped, non- individually wrapped, seasonal and other chocolate confectionery. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Chocolate Confectionery in China is given in CNY and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for China. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

"The Future of the Household Care Packaging Market in Ireland to 2018", published by Canadean, is a data-only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the retail market. The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail Household Care packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer information. Data sets are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018, with 2013 being actuals

Despite the economic slowdown in China contributing to consumers' reluctance in increasing spending on toys and games in 2013, consumers' willingness to spend on toys and games supported double-digit value growth of the market. More adult consumers perceived that toys that promote learning skills were more suitable, which led to dynamic growth in construction toys, scientific/educational toys, arts and crafts and action figures and accessories. Games and puzzles remained the largest category in...

"The Packaging of Retail Soft Drinks in Canada, 2008 to 2018", published by Canadean, is a data-only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the retail market. The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail Soft Drinks packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer, and multi-pack information. Data sets are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018, with 2013 being actuals

Sales of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies increased by 3% in current value terms in 2013, to reach EUR432 million. Due to the change in prescription products that occurred in 2012, a number of drugs are now not dispensed by the Spanish health system, which led consumers to purchase these products in chemists/pharmacies.

"The Packaging of Retail Spirits in the UK, 2008 to 2018", published by Canadean, is a data-only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the retail market. The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail Spirits packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer, and multi-pack information. Data sets are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018, with 2013 being actuals

The outlook for Iran's metals sector is improving for the first time years as sanctions begin to be eased following negotiations with the Western powers. On the whole, however, we are far from sanguine given our bearish outlook for steel prices and the fact that any rapprochement with the West, if indeed it happens, will be drawn out and not have a significant impact in the near term. We note with scepticism, Iran's plans to increase its steel capacity from 20mn tonnes per annum (mntpa) to 55mntpa by 2025, as well as a tripling of aluminium smelter capacity to 1.5mntpa.

DIY and Hardware Goods Retail in UK by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers sales of DIY & home improvement goods and garden products; it excludes sales to the trade unless bought in retail outlets; and professional services. Market value is total sales including sales tax via stores and directly. Market size for DIY and Hardware Goods Retail in UK is given in GBP with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for UK. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Ireland has been through a difficult economic period. However, consumer sentiment improved significantly over the review period. Disposable incomes are starting to stabilise and confidence is returning to the market. However, Ireland is now the most expensive country in Europe for cigarettes. Following an increase in excise in the 2014 Budget, the price of a pack of 20 cigarettes rose by EUR0.10. The resulting impact is consumers moving to mid-priced and economy brands as well as RYO...

"The Future of the Beer and Cider Packaging Market in France to 2018", published by Canadean, is a data-only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the retail market. The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail Beer and Cider packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer, and multi-pack information. Data sets are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018, with 2013 being actuals

Ice Cream in Norway by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all packaged ice cream, sorbets and water ices in family packs, individually wrapped and multipack format. It excludes unpackaged items, desserts, frozen cakes, frozen yoghurts and tofu. Market value and volume comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Ice Cream in Norway is given in NOK and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Norway. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Annual Dairy Market Insights: China report published by Canadean, is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry developments in the Chinese dairy market, providing detailed analysis, factors influencing demand and challenges faced by the industry.

As consumer confidence returns with the positive turn of the economy, the beauty and personal care industry is benefiting, posting 3% growth in 2013. Beauty and personal care products offer a wide range of luxury to affordable treats to enhance personal appearances. Many key brand operators continue to innovate and release new product formulations to encourage consumer sales.

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Wax was the traditional method for hair removal among the majority of Iranian females. It is estimated that around 70% of Iranian women still used this method at the end of the review period due to the general belief that it is effective and cost efficient. The dense, thick and usually coarse nature of hair means that alternative methods, such as creams and gels, are not a perfect solution for many consumers. There is also a general belief that wax can reduce the thickness of hair. This type of product is very affordable and can be bought easily from drugstores. However, many depilatories manufacturers endeavoured to change this trend over the review period. They introduced new, modern products and worked hard to increase availability, visibility and accessibility of their modern products in order to convince consumers to switch from traditional wax to modern depilatories.

Tobacco sales in Turkey saw dramatic developments during 2012 which impacted significantly on the trend for tobacco packaging. For the first time since 2008 both tobacco and tobacco packaging saw volume growth in 2012. In cigarettes, which form the overwhelming part of tobacco sales, volumes rose on the back of reduced black market sales and, towards the end of the year, stockpiling ahead of an imminent tax increase. Sales of smoking tobacco also rose sharply, although this had a negligible impact on overall tobacco packaging as smoking tobacco sales remain limited. On the other hand cigar sales collapsed, following a sharp tax increase. As a result of the revisions to the source industry, tobacco packaging volumes from 2012 onwards have been restated, in the current edition.

Iran has a very young population, which is eager to use colour cosmetics. According to Euromonitor International data there were 15,552,360 females between the ages of 20 to 39 in 2013 who were potential consumers of colour cosmetics. This means more than 41% of Iranian women represent the main target group for the key suppliers in this category. On the other hand, the age for using colour cosmetics reduced significantly in recent years due to massive cultural changes. At the end of the review period, it was very common for girls of between 15 and 20 years old to wear makeup, which broadened the consumer audience for colour cosmetics still further.

Vitamins and dietary supplements achieved a good performance in current value terms in 2013. Consumers became more health-conscious thanks to government campaigns focusing on heart disease and diabetes. In addition, the culture of consumer foodservice in Saudi Arabia resulted in an unbalanced diet. This led consumers to move to vitamins and dietary supplements to offset deficiencies in their diets. As a result, vitamins and dietary supplements registered value growth in 2013.

Excluding the small RTD tea category, still bottled water was the most dynamic soft drink during the review period, owing to the hot summer seasons. Turkey now has one of the highest per capita rates in Western Europe at 146 litres. Although PET bottles accounted for over 95% of total still bottled water packaging, the exclusive market niche of mineral waters in glass bottles is a growing trend in Turkey. Kestane Su and Reina Su launched glass bottles in 2011, and Pinar, Sirma and Damla followed suit in 2012. Glass bottles tend to be used in bars, restaurants and other foodservice channels rather than in retail due to the strong demand among consumers due to the perceived elegance and quality of the products.

Hair care products which aim to protect, nourish and reduce hair damage inflicted by perms, colourants and environmental conditions made significant progress in 2013 and are now expanding to a broader concept, hair anti-agers. Pantene Age-Defy and Dove Hair Tips Restructuring Treatment are some examples of the advances in this trend. Hair care professionals (stylists) are greatly involved in this diffusion process. Brands, such as L'Oreal, are actively seeking salons as a showcase of their products and training stylists to actively recommend products. L'Oreal has products for retailing and for the institutional channel enabling consumers to easily purchase products at salons (representing a business opportunity for hair care professionals) and also a look for similar products at retailers.

"The Future of the Food Packaging Market in China to 2018", published by Canadean, is a data-only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the retail market. The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail Food packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer, and multi-pack information. Data sets are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018, with 2013 being actual