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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 Structural Metal Products 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.

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 Recycling of Non-metal Waste and Scrap 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.

A major factor in the 2012 performance of health and beauty specialist retailers was the contract dispute between Walgreen and pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts. Following failed negotiations throughout 2011, the two companies parted ways on 1 January 2012, leading to major repercussions for Walgreen as Express Scripts accounted for more than 10% of Walgreen's prescriptions. In July, a new multi-year agreement that began in September was finally reached, but not before many Express...

In 2012, retail sales of concentrates fell 6% in volume, reaching 2 million litres, while value sales grew by 3% to reach nearly C$136 million. The general lack of nutritional value in most concentrates, combined with growing concerns over high sugar content in such beverages, continued to hamper overall demand and therefore sales. However, Kraft's launch of Mio water enhancer in May 2012 pioneered a new category in the industry - reduced sugar liquid concentrates - creating opportunities for...

Fruit/vegetable juice saw total volume sales increase marginally in 2012. The market is mature with high penetration levels and price hikes during the first part of 2012 as well as steeply rising prices in 2011 which undermined demand in 2012. Nevertheless, volume sales were positive for the first time since 2009.

Air treatment products recorded volume growth of 8% in 2012. This relatively strong performance can be attributed to the growth in new dwellings, higher disposable incomes, an increase in the number of brands and models in the market, and the availability of attractive and flexible payment options such as zero interest and "buy now, pay later" schemes, which are offered by major banks and chained electronics and appliance specialist retailers.

Home laundry appliances registered 4% volume growth in 2012. Although growth was stable, usage remained low, because a lot of families still hand washed their dirty clothes, due to the presence of live-in domestic help. The widespread availability of laundromats in urban areas also hindered the performance of the category to some extent, as many condominium dwellers and single households opted to use these, since the costs are relatively low, and some even offer free pick-up and delivery.

While Swedish consumers are devoting less time to food preparation during the working week, there is a strong growing interest in more advanced cooking techniques as preparing elaborate and delicious meals at home is becoming a popular leisure pursuit as interest in preparing gourmet meals at home is rising rapidly. This and the ongoing health and wellness trend are the key drivers of sales and new product innovation in large cooking appliances sales in Sweden.

Towards the end of the review period, ear care remained a small category in the country. However, its high growth can be attributed to the growing incidence of ear problems in Uzbekistan, the most common of which is water entering the ears; a common aftermath of floods or for relieving the symptoms of tinnitus. Sales are mostly driven by purchases for children, who, besides catching an ear infection, go swimming.

Lithuanians' loyalty to coffee as their daily drink was tested in 2011, with soaring coffee costs on the global markets leading to record-high shelf prices. Although the sudden price increase was painful, consumers did not change their shopping habits to any large extent. In 2012, despite stabilised prices, the category shrunk, even if only a bit. Companies continued to focus much of their attention on takeaway coffee, as in previous years. The number of outlets offering takeaway coffee...

Other hot drinks remained largely ignored by companies in 2012, with little activity. With no real efforts to change the situation, total consumption declined. Other hot drinks are significantly less popular in Lithuania than coffee and tea: yearly per capita spending on other hot drinks stood at a meagre LTL4.30 in 2012. It appears that other hot drinks simply have no place in the routines of Lithuanians as they are mostly consumed by children and teenagers whom adults deem to be too young for...

2012 continued to see positive sales growth for hot drinks in New Zealand in terms of both value and volume. While the economy remained in a fairly subdued state, consumers remained content with purchasing their favourite hot drinks brands for daily consumption. Volume growth in 2012 was marginally below the review period CAGR reflecting constant consumption patterns. However, off-trade value growth in 2012 was three percentage points below the review period CAGR, due largely to the softening...

Popularity of toilet care products remained unchanged as it saw one of the highest growth rates within home care in 2012. Toilet care grew in both value and volume thanks to the good performance of liquid formats, like toilet liquids and rim liquids. Consumption shifted towards liquid products as these goods were more concentrated and efficient; customers could choose between an extensive range of high quality products and affordable prices. Popularity of toilet care goods was supported by...

Other dairy is being somewhat neglected in the context of overall dairy products in 2012. Companies are paying more attention to other categories, focusing on developing new formats and products in areas, such as cheese and yoghurt, and to a lesser extent drinking milk products, instead of other dairy products. Advertising investment is also concentrated in these areas, with only one major advertising campaign seen in other dairy products. The small size and limited innovation potential for...

Western Boise Appliance Repair, the leading appliance repair service in Idaho, has opened a new office in Downtown Boise. The new office is located at 4346 Rose Hill St M, Boise Idaho 83705. The company’s previous area of service was near the junction of McMillan and Eagle Rd. Due to fast growth in the industry, this new appliance repair shop will provide prompt service to the downtown area of Boise.

The health and wellness trend positively affected the consumption of vitamins and dietary supplements. Consumers in Norway were bombarded with a wide range of information on health and how to live longer, and vitamins and dietary supplements are products which can help to prevent health problems and can increase consumers' health. The wider availability of products in different channels made it easier for consumers to try a combination of vitamins and dietary supplements and increase their...

Beauty and personal care registered quite moderate value growth during 2012 at a slightly higher rate than during 2011. The rising concern about maintaining a well groomed appearance and the wider availability of new beauty products helped increase sales in beauty and personal care products throughout the review period. Products in categories such as deodorants, oral care and sun care are not particularly sensitive to economic fluctuations and the influence of the global financial crisis. Nail...

Value sales of polishes rose by 2% in 2012 to reach GBP78 million. To some extent the recession has served to bring about the end of the decline in sales seen earlier in the review period as consumers are spending more time at home and investing more energy in domestic chores and entertaining at home. Thus, consumers are paying more attention to maintaining the condition and appearance of their existing furniture since large new purchases, such as for furniture, are being postponed. Furniture...

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 Meat and Meat Products 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.

Barely recovering in 2011 after two consecutive years of decline, volume sales of hot drinks in Macedonia fell slightly yet again in 2012 as a result of shaken consumer confidence and reduced spending due to the impact of the deepening EuroZone sovereign debt crisis. Volume sales of coffee, the largest and most mature hot drinks category, declined, while volume sales of tea increased significantly, thus making the overall hot drinks volume decline somewhat weaker.

In 2012, retailing experienced a slowdown in growth compared with the good performance posted in 2011. The slowing performance was the result of declining consumer confidence in the face of troubles in European countries such as Greece and Spain, and disappointing economic growth. Although slowing, retail sales continued to grow, and retailers showed their optimism in future growth by investing in outlet expansion and mergers and acquisitions.

Wound care revealed a solid performance in 2012 despite the absence of first aid kits. The category achieved 7% value growth in 2012 and 7% volume growth. It is one of the few consumer health categories to be also available in grocery retailers and not only in pharmacies, which helped the category in terms of enjoying larger sales.

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 Market Research 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.

2012 saw the exit of several categories from the country, such as pocket handkerchiefs and disposable pants, which brought down overall volume sales. On the other hand, new price regulation for various products within tissue and hygiene propelled volume growth.

Depilatories in Sweden increased by 3% in value during 2012, rising to SEK186 million. Many Swedish consumers find depilatories to be useful and efficient products for the purpose of achieving smooth skin and a sleeker look, which in turn contributes to positive personal feelings. This led to depilatories remaining a popular and dynamic beauty and personal care category in 2012.