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Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

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The Ceramic Tile Market in India is showing remarkable growth owing to the booming real estate sector along with the rising disposable income of the consumers. Consumers are becoming style conscious and this aesthetic sense of the consumers is leading to its increased consumption. Moreover, the user industries of ceramic tiles are also growing steadily due to its price competitiveness compared to marble leading to its increased demand from these sectors. This is further aided with the availability of ceramic tiles in various designs and different price slabs at various retail points along with the increased per capita income amongst the consumers. All these factors are indicating towards the bright future of Indian ceramic tiles industry in the coming years.

"The Future of Car Rental in Italy to 2016: Market Profile" is the result of extensive research on the travel and tourism industry covering car rentals in Italy. It provides detailed analysis on key trends and issues, market size and forecasts, key performance indicators and competitive landscape in Italian car rental market. The report also includes an overview of the Italian travel and tourism industry covering key trends, barriers to tourism and tourist attractions with a detailed SWOT analysis of the tourism industry in Italy. Review and forecast data for tourism demand factors and market indicators has also been included in the report. This report also provides an overview of the leading companies in the car rentals in Italian.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the outdoor leisure facilities construction industry in Singapore. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the outdoor leisure facilities construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Outdoor Leisure Facilities Construction in Singapore to 2016: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the outdoor leisure facilities construction industry in Singapore. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Singaporean construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the travel and tourism industry in Italy. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for travel intermediaries. 'Travel Intermediaries in Italy to 2016: Market Databook' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the travel and tourism industry in Italy. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Italian travel and tourism value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The key story in cat food is the continued impact of the recession on consumer spending, which is subduing growth. Consumers have shown evidence of trading down to economy products as the economic situation has gradually worsened in Ireland, chipping away at value sales in cat food, which are set to decline by 2% in current terms in 2012. This is a contrast to the relatively flat value performance seen over the review period. The humanisation trend remains strong in Ireland, although the kind...

The highly-fragmented competitive environment in biscuits is entering a stage of consolidation as large retail chains start to develop. Consumers are looking for convenience packaging and familiar tastes such as condensed milk which is a favourite from the time of the Soviet Union. The successful development of retail chains such as Neptun, Sevimli Dad, Bizim Market, Bazarstore and Rahat provided brands with a solid background for sales growth. Even small companies able to cope with the demands...

In Germany in 2012, retail value sales of luxury accessories are set to grow by almost 4% in current value terms to reach EUR607 million in total. The category has been able to benefit from the favourable circumstances for luxury goods in general (positive economic signals and a growing affinity for luxury among German consumers), while in all categories the manufacturers of luxury accessories extended their product ranges in the latter part of the review period.

Adult mouth care saw only sluggish sales growth in 2011 over the previous year, with 5% current value growth mainly driven by inflation. Sales suffered due to low consumer awareness of these products, with adult mouth care seeing little advertising support or new product development. Manufacturers are unwilling to invest in adult mouth care due to low sales and sluggish sales growth.

Growth in luxury jewellery and timepieces volume sales in 2012 was up modestly on 2011. This was partly due to growth in consumer confidence as economic conditions in Sweden continued to improve. Improvements in online distribution and the increasing supply and demand for affordable luxury brands also bolstered growth in volume sales, but contributed to a slight slowdown in current value sales growth. Volume and current value growth rates in 2012 were both markedly stronger than the respective...

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Basic Chemicals market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Spreads performed consistently well over the review period. Jams and preserves as well as honey are staple products in the Egyptian diet and they are therefore very popular. Other products such as chocolate spreads and nut and seed based spreads were still relatively new in 2012 as well as expensive and they were thus regarded as luxury products by many consumers.

Digestive remedies experienced sales of A$216 million in 2012, up from A$205 million in 2011, a growth rate of 5% in current value terms. Australia's ageing population, schedule changes, and the evolving Australian diet all played important roles in the sales performance of Australia's digestive remedies.

Surface care, although recording significant growth in recent years, can still be considered a niche area in Iran. Consumer awareness of professional surface care items remains limited to basic offerings like multipurpose cleaners, oven cleaners and window/glass cleaners while the majority of consumers still use products like bleach and hand wash detergents for cleaning different surfaces. However, during the last three years a significant improvement has occurred regarding the distribution of...

The general perception of the current diet of average Croatians is that it is insufficient in vitamins and minerals. This thinking persists in spite of the latest launches in packaged food, which offer additional vitamins and minerals for daily intake. Croats consider even fresh food to be less nutritional than it used to be in "the good old days". For this reason, if household budgets allow it, the regular intake of vitamins and dietary supplements is seen as a preventative measure against low...

Biscuits' consumption has increased over the last few years, mainly due to an impulse from healthy offerings, mainly functional. There is a lifestyle shift towards healthier food products that is affecting this category. The government is promoting this change of behaviour to a balanced and healthy lifestyle, and forcing companies to inform consumers on product packaging of the nutritional facts related to their goods and possible hazards, such as fat, sodium and sugar levels. This is...

Fruit/vegetable juice continued to record dynamic growth in 2012, with sales being fuelled by rising interest in healthy and natural drinks, the expansion of domestic players and increased investment in advertising, especially by financially strong operators. In general, the most popular advertising channels were radio, billboards, public transport and sales points. The largest advertisers are domestic manufacturers and the most-advertised brands are Jale (Qabala Konserv Zavodu), Vita1000 (Az...

As consumers develop more sophisticated tastes, they are increasingly purchasing more premium ice cream. In addition, due to increased health consciousness amongst consumers, they are also choosing healthier ice cream that is less sweet and less fat.

We continue to believe that the next several years will see Chilean real GDP growth trend lower as Chinese copper demand growth trends lower, weighing on Chilean exports and investment. We also see domestic demand trending lower in 2013 and 2014, mostly on easing investment and relatively less robust growth in private consumption. Indeed, a steady, multi-year decline in retail sales since 2010 leads us to believe that the Chilean consumer is entering a period of slower growth.

France's metals sector is set for very modest growth and, in some cases, declines as the major producer hold back on investment. Steel will continue to dominate the country's metals industry; however, we do not expect any significant new investment over the coming years. ArcelorMittal and Rio Tinto, the two largest producers in the country are facing up to an increasingly hostile and competitive operating environment with cheap steel and aluminium being exported from China. We therefore do not expect France to return to pre-2008 rates of production over the foreseeable future.

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BMI View: Oil and gas production have bounced back strongly in 2012.Over the longer term, both oil and gas volumes are likely to increase beyond pre-war levels but the extent of this increase will be limited by the significant political risks in the country, arising from both domestic tensions between the east and the west, and from an emboldened Islamic militant movement in North Africa. This could limit greenfield investment in particular and cap growth in both reserves and production.

Infection Control Market [Sterilization (EtO Sterilization, E-Beam, Gamma, Steam, Low Temperature & Contract Services) & Disinfection (Endoscope Reprocessing, Disinfectant, Disinfector, Face Mask, Drapes, Surgical Gowns, Wipes) - Global forecast to 2017