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Sanitary protection in Ecuador increased in value by 9% in 2012, rising to US$45 million. The main trend in the category during the year was the introduction of new products and more appealing packaging with attractive colours. In addition, the leading companies in the category are continuing to develop products which avoid irritation with ingredients such as chamomile and aloe vera as well as product made from softer, more cotton-like materials.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Traveler's Diarrhea - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Traveler's Diarrhea, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Traveler's Diarrhea. Traveler's Diarrhea - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Oil & Gas - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Oil & Gas industry in each of the Top 5 Emerging markets (Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa). The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Hepatitis D - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Hepatitis D, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Hepatitis D. Hepatitis D - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Gastric Ulcers - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Gastric Ulcers, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Gastric Ulcers. Gastric Ulcers - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Allozyne, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Allozyne, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Biotron Limited - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Biotron Limited's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Deodorants witnessed the emergence of new areas during the review period. 2011 notably saw strong development for more natural deodorants, notably with minerals, crystals or other more natural ingredients such as alum block. In the middle of the review period, products offering 24hr and 48hr protection led growth. However, innovation in 2010 and 2011 was led by products claiming to offer better protection for skin and even clothes.

There a number of benefits of moving towards a targeted mobile banking strategy, including aiding customer retention and acquisition. It is possible to segment consumers based on their use of and attitudes towards the mobile channel, and to create distinct strategies for each segment aimed at encouraging their use of mobile and maximizing the benefits from this shift in channel use.

The treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in China provides a great commercial opportunity for pharmaceutical companies. Datamonitor surveyed 60 pulmonary oncologists treating NSCLC in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) to gain insight into NSCLC diagnosis, patient segmentation, treatment patterns, and prescribing influences.

Although the size of the Bahraini insurance industry is relatively small in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, it grew considerably at a CAGR of 8.9% during the review period (2007-2011). Such growth was a result of robust economic development in the country, large public infrastructure spending, a rapidly growing population and compulsory insurance provisions such as third-party motor insurance. These factors are expected to continue to support the growth of the industry over the forecast period, which will record a CAGR of 10.3%. Despite this growth potential, the insurance industry is expected to remain under pressure due to ongoing political unrest in the country and the GCC region.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the prefabricated buildings market in Italy. 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 Italy to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the prefabricated buildings industry in Italy. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Italian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

The Argentinian cards and payments industry registered marginal growth during the review period (2008-2012). Combined card volume recorded a growth rate of 11.5% in 2012 over figures from 2011. The positive economic outlook, a need for more sophisticated products in terms of prepaid and charge cards, the growth of retail commerce and an increased demand for prepaid products supported the overall growth of the industry. During the review period, the size of the cards and payments industry, in terms of volume, increased at a CAGR of 12.84% to reach 57.6 million cards in 2012. In value terms, Argentina's cards and payments industry valued ARS217.5 billion (US$52.8 billion) in 2012. Over the forecast period, card payments are expected to deliver strong growth as consumers increasingly move away from cash transactions. The Argentinian government's continuous implementation of economic policies in 2011 and 2012 enabled strong economic growth. This caused an increase in imports and exports which were up by 31% and 23% respectively in 2011. Foreign investment is heavily encouraged and, currently, around 500 US companies operate in Argentina employing over 155,000 Argentinian workers. Government policies created positive income growth, particularly in vulnerable sectors, leading to the increased adoption of various cards and heightened consumer purchasing power.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the prefabricated buildings market in Colombia. 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 Colombia to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the prefabricated buildings industry in Colombia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Colombian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

The growth in the South Korean non-life insurance segment was primarily driven by the growing industrial and commercial construction markets, rising automobile sales and positive economic outlook in the country. Growth in the market over the forecast period will be driven by the development of large-scale transport and other infrastructure projects undertaken by the South Korean government, rising consumer awareness about the benefits of non-life insurance products and expansion of distribution channels across the country.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the paints and varnishes market in Bulgaria. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the paints and varnishes market and its categories (Water-Based Paints & Varnishes, Solvent-Based Paints & Varnishes, Other Paints & Varnishes, Painters' Fillings, Surfacing Preparations and Solvents & Thinners), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Paints and Varnishes in Bulgaria to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the paints and varnishes 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.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the bricks and blocks market in China. 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 China to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the bricks and blocks industry in China. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Chinese construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Utilities: Global Industry Almanac is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Utilities industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.

"Greece Diagnostic Imaging Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018", a new report by Global Markets Direct, provides key market data on the Greece Diagnostic Imaging market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within 10 market categories - Angio Suites, Bone Densitometers, C-Arms, Computed Tomography Systems, Contrast Media Injectors, Mammography Equipment, MRI Systems, Nuclear Imaging Equipment, Ultrasound Systems and X-ray Systems. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on key recent developments.

Metals & Mining - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Metals & Mining industry in each of the Top 5 Emerging markets (Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa). The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

Besides the functional aspects of bags and luggage, product innovation that incorporates consumer demand for convenience, indulgence, novelty, desirability and new technology is also proving to be crucial and influence the purchase decision. These are features that are inherent in modern lifestyles, and lifestyle brands such as Fossil are showing immense popularity and winning share from traditional brands. Currently, brands need to represent a lifestyle and the spirit of the time; without this...

Spanish consumers were hit hard by unemployment over the review period, affecting about 5 million Spaniards with the forecast period not expected to be much better. For this reason, Spaniards will continue to reducing non-essential purchases. Spanish consumers are now buying out of necessity. This affects clothing accessories due to the fact that this category is viewed as non-essential.

Toys and games contracted by 1% in current value terms as major video games hardware platforms continued their descent towards the end of their life cycle. This had a knock-on effect in video games software as developers became less enthusiastic in releasing new games titles. In traditional toys and games, often touted as recession proof, products targeting lower price segments fuelled growth in the category, which saw current value growth of 1% in 2011. Euromonitor International industrial...

The cat food category was influenced by several trends in 2011. Like dog owners, cat owners opted for healthier ingredients, added benefits and organic products for their pets. This was mainly due to the on-going health and wellness trend. Another important trend within the category was a consumer tendency towards single portions, mainly due to greater demand for convenient, easy-to-open pouches. Finally, the category was also impacted by the strong competition between private label and branded...

In an environment of high taxes and harsh anti-smoking measures, Western Europe has seen some of the world's biggest falls in cigarette volumes with attendant rises in RYO and cigarillos as consumers seek a cheaper smoke. Volume falls will continue as smoking prevalence declines, along with a reduction in consumption by remaining smokers, though multinational activity in new sub-brands to prop up share and drive value in a shrinking market will keep value sales afloat.