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This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from Canadean's exclusive panel of leading packaging industry executives. In this report, executives provide their future projections for the growth prospects of their company, as well as insights into the type and likelihood of structural changes in the competitive landscape in terms of mergers and acquisitions and business structure. This chapter also examines overall change in organizations' capital expenditure and staff recruitment activity, providing a snapshot of the business outlook for the industry. Industry trends in this area are also analyzed in comparison with the results of our 2010 and 2011 surveys, providing the opportunity to track changes in attitude.

ICD Research's "Defense Expenditure in Argentina to 2016: Market Review" provides historic and forecast market sizing and budget allocation, and a top-level analysis of the market.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia - Pipeline Review, H1 2012', provides an overview of the Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia. 'Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia - Pipeline Review, H1 2012' 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, "Affectis Pharmaceuticals AG - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Affectis Pharmaceuticals AG'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, "Circassia Holdings Ltd. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Circassia Holdings Ltd.'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, "Celentyx Ltd. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Celentyx Ltd.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

The Indian economy is projected to record an impressive CAGR of XX% over the forecast period, and this strong economic growth is expected to benefit the country's transport infrastructure construction market, including rail and road infrastructure construction. The market is also expected to benefit from the strong growth anticipated in the country's manufacturing and construction net outputs, with both expected to record strong CAGRs of XX% and XX% respectively over the forecast period. Overall, high investment and an increasing focus on infrastructure development and rapid urbanization are the main factors expected to support the growth of the Indian rail and road infrastructure construction market.

Presence of small-scale domestic retailers specialising in footwear became more apparent in 2011. The emergence of new distribution channels - weekend bazaars, social networks, online marketplaces and multi-label web stores - that require lower investments encouraged more entrepreneurial Filipinos to venture into the business and test the market. Sole Sister, Fancy Flats, Sole Service Manila, and Flying Dutchman are some of the home-grown brands that utilise a mix of these outlets to promote...

In 2011, retail sales of wipes rose by 4% reaching C$482 million. Similar to last year, convenience remained the leading factor behind category growth as Canadians increasingly sought faster and easier ways to prevent bacteria within their personal surroundings. Volume sales also recorded positive growth across most categories.

Retail tissue saw retail volume and value sales growth of 1% and 4%, respectively, in 2011. Relatively slow retail volume sales growth was a function of the high degree of maturity of retail tissue in Finland, particularly in the case of toilet paper.

Water Purifier Market in India is expected to grow at a healthy rate as the awareness for water purifier is on the rise and people are becoming more health conscious.

Doctor's orders: Drug shortages and demand from the aging population will benefit stores

In the early review period, the general trend in Bulgaria remained one of active usage of deodorants in summer and perfumes in winter. Furthermore, many people considered deodorants unnecessary due to the cold winter. However, by the end of the review period, the major players had made significant efforts through marketing and advertising to change this perception. Although many people still use deodorants in summer only, their usage rates in other months of the year are increasing.

In the last period popularity of epilation grows in beauty salons and clinics, with development of medical technologies these procedures all become more accessible and are certainly more attractive to consumers that, accordingly, slow down rates of growth of sales in sector depilatories.

A wider consumer interest in natural ingredients was a key trend supporting the growth of herbal/traditional products in Sweden in 2011. This trend was most evident in packaged food and non-alcoholic drinks sales but increasingly transferred to consumer health.

By 2011 the household penetration of internet-enabled computers reached 28%, while 7% of homes had broadband internet access at home. Consumers responded enthusiastically to the internet towards the end of the review period, with many internet users spending more time online than watching television, reading newspapers or listening to the radio. Many began to access the internet on a daily basis, both browsing and interacting via social networking sites and email. Facebook users in Egypt, for...

In 2011, coffee in Serbia recovered somewhat following two difficult years as a result of the economic crisis. Serbian consumers believed the worst is over and consequently returned to pre-crisis purchasing and consumption patterns. However, coffee in Serbia is a saturated category and so growth in 2011 was not particularly strong.

Nigerian consumers face a number of challenges, ranging from frequent power outings to higher fuel prices to poor infrastructure. As well, 60% live in absolute poverty and can only afford the necessities of food, shelter and clothing. Regardless, they constitute the most optimistic group of consumers in Africa. Demand for a wider range of products is expected to rise in coming years as a result of increasing oil revenues and more international companies moving into the country.

German consumers increased their spending on oral care products in 2011, consequently, oral care saw a strong performance in value. The growth in current value was significantly higher than growth in volume, which reflects the trend that many consumers have started to seek better quality products. The increase in disposable incomes that many Germans saw in 2011 contributed to this behaviour, but it was also a consequence of the growing consumer awareness that buying good quality can be more...