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This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the windows and doors market in Japan. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the windows and doors market and its categories (wooden windows & doors, plastic windows & doors, iron & steel windows & doors and aluminum windows & doors), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Windows and Doors in Japan to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the windows and doors industry in Japan. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Japanese construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's vast mineral resources will continue to attract international interest, given the country's untapped and high-grade reserves. Growth over the next five years will be driven largely by expansions in the copper sector and the Kibali gold mine ramping up to full production. However, while we expect substantial growth in mining output, risks to investment remain numerous, with security concerns and the lack of adequate infrastructure most pressing.

Stabilisation of Belarus economy continued in 2013, with all categories of oral care registering positive growth in both volume and value. Demand for the essential products of toothpaste and manual toothbrushes remains stable; hence manufacturers try to boost value sales by launching advanced products that offer new ingredients or new benefits. However, price consciousness still affects the Belarusian market, which keeps consumers interested in less expensive brands and products on offer.

Spain's unemployment rate remained at the alarming level of 25% during the first half of 2014 and it is clear that this has been the worst consequence of the dramatic decline of the Spanish economy which has plagued the country since 2008. It is true that, at macroeconomic level, positive indicators returned during 2014, although it is also true that the majority of Spanish consumers are still far from noticing the positive effects of this supposed recovery and, as a consequence, they have maintained very conservative attitudes towards expenditure. This placed limits on the performance of jewellery in 2014, with value sales set to decline by 1% in current terms.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the aggregates market in Bulgaria. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the aggregates market and its categories (construction sands, gravel & pebbles, crushed stone, chippings, waste-based aggregates and pre-coated aggregates), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Aggregates in Bulgaria to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the aggregates industry in Bulgaria. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Bulgarian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Hosiery performed better than the overall apparel market in 2013, albeit still registering a slight current value decline. Socks, the biggest contributor to value sales, posted the worst performance, recording a current value decline of 1% as the economic crisis drove a shift towards the cheapest brands and private label. Fast fashion became increasingly important in socks. In contrast, tights put in a positive performance thanks to the popularity of dresses and shorts. The trend for patterned tights (ie with polka dots, various colours), helped drives sales in 2013.

Despite the declining natality rate reaching 9.2% per 1,000 inhabitants in 2012, the childrenswear category is not declining as the purchasing propensity of childrenswear is higher than it was a few decades ago. The population of toddlers aged under 4 is around 1 million, while the population aged 5-14 surpasses 2 million. The child population remained somewhat stable during the last few years of the review period, as the positive effects of the economic crisis and improved state support on child bearing were still perceptible. During 2008 and 2009 the number of births increased visibly but started to decline thereafter.

One of the key stories in cafes/bars is the strong investment in specialist coffee shops in the country. The domestic player Columbus Cafe opened 20 new outlets in 2013, thus allowing this chain to surpass McCafe in terms of value sales. Starbucks, for its part, opened 16 new stores, and McCafe 13. French Coffee Shop, which is another domestic player, opened 10 new outlets. Meanwhile, Costa Coffee, the last entrant in a partnership with Groupe Eliance, invested in two more outlets. The...

The report contains a detailed description of the power generation company's business operations, history, corporate strategy, and business structure. This report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on key employees (executives), and major products and services.

According to the Thailand Meteorological Department, the temperature in March 2013 was the hottest in many years, which increased volume sales of air conditioners. Even though almost every household already had at least one air conditioner, due to the very hot climate, with temperatures increasing every year, this led to dynamism in air conditioners. Some distributors had the problem of not having enough mechanics to set up air conditioners.

Vacuum cleaners still grow positively in 2013. Standard vacuum cleaners covers cylinder, upright, wet and dry, handheld and stick vacuum cleaners. Stick vacuum cleaners saw the highest volume growth in 2013. Cylinder vacuum cleaners are the most popular amongst Thai consumers. Vacuum cleaners have become popular amongst Thai consumers as they can clean specific hidden areas, or areas that broomsticks or other cleaning equipment cannot clean, such as corners, under the bed, cushions and many more.

Serbia's retail market continues to struggle with sluggish GDP growth and a declining work force . In BMI 's Central and Eastern Europe Retail Risk/Reward Ratings, Serbia comes in eleventh and last place amongst its neighbours. Serbia's short-term growth prospects remain weak as retail subsectors expect to post disappointing figures with all sectors projected to decline in 2015.

Skin care performed well in 2013, with 12% growth in current value terms. Growth in the category was driven by intense marketing activities by producers, as they competed for value share using discounted prices, advertising and wider distribution networks. Furthermore, the weather conditions are extreme in most parts of the country, with consumers striving to control the effects of the environment on their skin with skin care products, with sales also boosted by the rising population, particularly the urban population.

United Kingdom Biopsy Devices Market Outlook to 2020

Fragrances in Brazil by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers men's and women's fragrances. It excludes body sprays. Market size is based on all retail sales including direct to consumer. Market size for Fragrances in Brazil is given in BRL with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Brazil. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

The report contains a detailed description of the power generation company's business operations, history, corporate strategy, and business structure. This report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on key employees (executives), and major products and services.

The Future of the Feminine Hygiene Market in Turkey to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Feminine Hygiene consumption trends in Turkey, historic and forecast Feminine Hygiene 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 Feminine Hygiene sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Marketing activities by producers, western-influenced social culture, especially night life, and increased consumption among female consumers are the major factors that stimulated growth in RTDs/high-strength premixes in 2013. Producers of brands, such as Snapp and Kiss Mix, intensified their advertising and marketing activities to court patronage in this fast growing market. Furthermore, the increasing night life culture especially among young professionals, also stimulated the growth in RTDs/high-strength premixes in 2013.

Australia is set to become a major player in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market by the end of the decade. However, we see waning investment sentiment, which will slow growth momentum. The country will also have to contend with a growing reliance on oil imports as domestic crude oil production experiences weak growth while refining outlook is bleak in face of regional competition.

The value growth rate for contact lenses in Turkey in 2013 was faster than in the previous year as the negative effects of the Gezi demonstrations began to dissipate in 2014. However, according to the new regulations on eyewear which were brought into effect as of 2014 by the Turkish Ministry of Health, all cosmetic contact lenses require a prescription even without vision correction, which negatively affected sales of cosmetic lenses.

While Taiwan?s economic performance remained lacklustre in 2013, local consumers continued to travel abroad and domestically. The tourism landscape has changed and more people are keen to travel whenever they have free time. Travel has become much more affordable and the economy is no longer a strong deterrent to taking trips. However, the economy and spending power can still affect the destination or the length of stay.

Automotive Telematics Market by Services (Safety & Security, Information & Navigation, Entertainment and Remote Diagnostics), by Type (Embedded, Tethered & Integrated), Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, HCV and LCV), and Region - Global Trends and Forecast to 2019

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the bricks and blocks market in Portugal. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the bricks and blocks market and its categories (bricks and stone blocks), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Bricks and Blocks in Portugal to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the bricks and blocks industry in Portugal. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Portuguese construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Nathaniel Crawford of the Limited Edition Living Team at Turnberry International Realty recently announced that The Limited Edition Living Team, based in Aventura, Florida, is offering private and confidential buyer representation services to clients interested in owning Turnberry Ocean Club Apartments. The Limited Edition Living Team has provided clients representation and consultation at numerous other exclusive locations throughout South Florida adding Turnberry Ocean Club is a natural continuation of that standard.

In "WINK" - a science fiction romantic comedy- RJ Mitte, (Breaking Bad), has taken on a very different role: a sexy "geeknious" who has invented an application that helps him uncover a global conspiracy being hatched in Paris by international crooks.