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The economic crisis shaped consumer behaviour, with on-trade unit volume sales decreasing by 3% in 2012 as the Romanian population consumed more at home, with off-trade unit volume sales registering a 0% growth rate. Furthermore, consumers were quick to respond to special offers such as offering beverages at the same price but in an increased pack size ? most notably among carbonates, offering 2,500ml PET bottle products at the price of a 2,000ml PET bottle beverage.

Electrical Retailing in Russia by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers independent and chain electrical, electronics (including photographic & software) and telecommunication retailers. It excludes electrical and telecommunications goods and services sales through other types of retailers. Market volume is number of stores; market value is at total sales through electrical retailers, including sales tax, via stores and directly. Market size for Electrical Retailing in Russia is given in RUB and store with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Russia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

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

As part of exchange market controls implemented since December 2011, in late 2013 the government implemented a cap on ATM withdrawals abroad to a maximum of US$50 per month in neighbouring countries and US$800 per month overseas. This measure responds to a hike in money withdrawals Argentineans made in Montevideo, Uruguay, in the first semester of 2013, growing by 150% over the previous year to US$54 million due to the spread between the local black market's exchange rate and the rate implied.

IT has made Bangalore. High-tech activities are a driving force of the city's success: over 2007-2012 metropolitan real GDP expanded by 48%, while population increased by 19% - the greatest increased among India's major cities. Yet, like any boomtown, Bangalore is starting to reap the negative consequences of fast growth, namely crippling congestion, infrastructure overload and air pollution. Issues are becoming pressing to the point of discouraging the city's defining industry, IT.

Cafes/Bars continued to enjoy positive growth rates in consumer food service in 2013. This was mainly driven by the expansion of chained specialist coffee shops and the popularity of these outlets, which attract various audiences. These outlets strive to offer their customers a unique experience while focusing on the quality and offering of their hot drinks ranges and developing new coffee recipes. The performance of caf?s/bars was stronger in 2013 than the performance witnessed over the review period. However, a large number of smaller independent outlets continued to struggle in a highly competitive environment.

The consumer electronics market in Chile is one of the most lucrative in Latin America in per capita terms due to high incomes and developed retail and distribution networks. Since 2012 tablets and smartphones have been the main growth drivers , with lower cost Android devices extending market reach . However, this growth has had casualties, including notebook and digital camera sales. Meanwhile the economic environment remains supportive with banks willing to extend credit and the unemployment rate remaining low . However, t here is a note of caution to temper our positive outlook , with a significant slowdown in external demand potentially disrupting household spending. Despite this our core view of growth remains bullish based on the fundamentals of low household penetration of many digital devices, plus their growing affordability, which should keep the consumer electronics market on an upward trajectory.

In 2013, Peru's copper, zinc and lead mine or metal content in the ore production was 1.4 million tonnes (Mt), 1.3Mt and 266,500 tonnes respectively. The majority of the country's copper originates from the Ancash region and the Arequipa province; its zinc deposits are mainly found in the Ancash and Pasco regions, while Pasco, Lima and Junin regions holds deposits for lead. Many of the copper exploration and development projects are located in the Arequipa and Ancash regions, while Pasco and Lima are endowed with potential zinc deposits.

Due to the ongoing deterioration of security in Iraq following the rise of Islamic State (IS) we substantially lowered our real growth forecasts for the construction sector last quarter. IS is now in control of large swathes of Iraq's north and west, and while the threat to the oil industry is minimal, the ongoing political and security unrest remains a significant hindrance to Iraq's future. Ongoing delays in the formation of a new government and an inability to agree a 2015 national budget are further hindrances to potential growth.

In Indonesia, piracy was still a significant factor hampering the growth and success of video games, specifically video games software, during the review period. Individual media products stores with pirated video games software offerings were easy to find in Indonesia. Pirated video games software is easily used by hacking the security code incorporated in video games consoles such as Xbox and PS3, whilst being much cheaper than the genuine games. Hence, many Indonesian consumers were willing...

GlobalData's new report, "Mexico Ostomy Drainage Bags Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Mexico Ostomy Drainage Bags market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, volume (in units) and average prices (in US dollars) within market segments - Colostomy (One Piece Colostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable One - Piece Colostomy Drainage Bags) and Two Piece Colostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable Two - Piece Colostomy Drainage Bags)), Ileostomy (One Piece Ileostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable One - Piece Ileostomy Drainage Bags)) and Two Piece Ileostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable Two - Piece Ileostomy Drainage Bags) and Urostomy (One Piece Urostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable One - Piece Urostomy Drainage Bags)) and Two Piece Urostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable Two - Piece Urostomy Drainage Bags).

GlobalData's new report, "Italy Advanced Wound Management Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Italy Advanced Wound Management market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, volume (in units) and average prices (in US dollars) within market segments - Semi-Permeable Films (Antimicrobial Film Dressings (Antimicrobial Bordered and Non Bordered Film Dressings) and Non Antimicrobial Film Dressings (Non Antimicrobial Bordered and Non Bordered Film Dressings)), Foams (Antimicrobial Foam Dressings (Antimicrobial Bordered and Non Bordered Foam Dressings) and Non Antimicrobial Foam Dressings (Non Antimicrobial Bordered and Non Bordered Foam Dressings)), Hydrofibres (Antimicrobial and Non Antimicrobial Hydrofibre Dressings), Hydrocolloids (Antimicrobial and Non Antimicrobial Hydrocolloid Dressings), Hydrogels (Antimicrobial and Non Antimicrobial Hydrogel Dressings), Alginates (Antimicrobial and Non Antimicrobial Alginate Dressings), Collagens (Antimicrobial and Non Antimicrobial Collagen Dressings), Wound Contact Layers (Antimicrobial and Non Antimicrobial Wound Contact Layers) and Superabsorbents (Antimicrobial and Non Antimicrobial Superabsorbents).

An increased number of sporting events such as Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches and marathon events in the major cities of India also supported sportswear growth in 2013. More than 100 marathon events were organized across India in 2013.

The leading fast food operators continued to look for profitable locations to establish new outlets as the availability of such locations became scarce towards the end of the review period. McDonald?s CR introduced the concept of smaller outlets with more-limited menus and no seated area. The concept is less demanding on operating costs and is suitable for locations such as small shopping centres and transport stations. This type of outlet targets customers that will take products away for consumption at home, on a bus or train, or in the office. The first two smaller outlets with a limited range were opened in the shopping centres Harfa and Europark Sterboholy in Prague in November 2013. Subway aims to open new smaller outlets within service stations and forecourt retailers and in close proximity to hospitals and administrative buildings. The domestic chain Paneria introduced Paneria Expres outlets during 2013.

GlobalData's new report, "Russia General Surgery Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Russia General Surgery devices market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) within market categories - Bronchoscopes, Laryngoscopes, Ureteroscopes, Cystoscopes, Colonoscopes, Sigmoidoscopes, Esophagoscopes & Gastroscopes, Duodenoscopes, Laparoscopes, Hysteroscopes, Sinuscopes, Resectoscopes, Endoscopy Visualization Systems, Endoscopy Visualization System Components, Endoscopic Reprocessors, Endoscopy Fluid Management Systems, Capsule Endoscopy Systems, Surgical Generators, Bariatric Surgery Devices, Aesthetic Lasers and Energy Devices, Biopsy Devices, Hernia Repair, Non-Vascular Stents and Gynecological Devices.

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

Tourist attractions in general enjoyed growing sales and visitors in 2013. The numbers of visitors to museums and historical sites increased by 6%, whilst visitors to zoos/aquariums increased by 9%. Museums are increasingly active in promoting themselves both online and offline. The White Night of museums and cultural centres is something new in Romania, and enjoys wide popularity. Some of the museums were not even known to the public until they joined the White Night programme. Many zoos were recently renovated or expanded in Romania, thus enjoying growing numbers of visitors.

In 2013, new excise duties of around 160% higher than the previous year resulted in super-premiumisation of the category; instead of shifting part of their consumption onto potentially less expensive lagers, consumers have maintained, and even reinforced, their preference for premium beers, even if it meant drinking less. As per trade sources, the French market is highly atypical when compared to other countries, and buying behaviours confirm the exception that French consumers have a very...

Despite revising our growth forecasts for the Croatian tourism market downwards since 2014, we still expect to see the industry grow healthily over the coming y ears. Accession to the EU, combined with a general recovery in the economies of many European source markets, will continue to boost arrivals to the country by around a million over the forecast period and this will lead to positive developments across all other key market indicators with the exception of outbound tourism, which remains at risk of stagnation due to a relatively flat domestic economy.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Urinary Incontinence - Pipeline Review, H2 2014', provides an overview of the Urinary Incontinence's therapeutic pipeline.

Beer in Japan by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade and food industry) sales. Market size for Beer in Japan is given in JPY 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 Japan. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

The Greenbelt Maryland City Council voted unanimously on November 24, 2014 to alert citizens about the fine print warnings and possible health risks of cell phones and wireless devices and to send the FCC Chairman a letter encouraging national action on this issue.

Dog food is expected to witness an improvement in 2013, posting current value growth of 5% following a 10% decline in 2013, mainly as a result of regulatory issues. As companies work to make their products comply with new government regulations, value sales are picking up. Volume growth, although improving over 2013, will remain negative in 2014 owing to higher unit prices and the fact that dog ownership is still not hugely popular in the country owing to religious and social restrictions. Growth will be mainly driven by a small rise in the dog population among a limited expatriate community.