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Attitudes to gardening vary considerably across the different income groups in South Africa. Low-income consumers are most likely to garden for sustenance, particularly in rural areas, with households using home-grown fruit and vegetables to augment their grocery purchases. Mid- and high-income consumers meanwhile tend to garden mainly for aesthetic purposes, particularly in urban areas. For these consumers, a well-tended garden is often viewed as essential glimpse of nature in busy cities,...

There is ongoing demand for energy efficient products. Manufacturers are driving the trend with innovative products, with intelligent electronic controls. Appliances, such as the AEG-Avant Garde Steam Oven, accurately determines the duration of time to the exact required temperature of a dish. Functionality and design are expected to be the main growth drivers in the future.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the windows and doors market in South Korea. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the windows and doors market and its categories (Wooden Windows & Doors, Plastic Windows & Doors, Iron & Steel Windows & Doors and Aluminum Windows & Doors), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Windows and Doors in South Korea to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the windows and doors industry in South Korea. It is an essential tool for companies active across the South Korean construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

The Indian cards and payments market registered significant growth during the review period (2007-2011) as combined card volume recorded a growth of 28.6% in 2011 over figures from 2010. Changing lifestyle demographics, the need for more sophisticated products, the increasing popularity of online shopping and increases in per capita disposable income supported the growth of this market. During the review period, the cards and payment industry increased at a CAGR of 27.67% in volume terms.

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

BMI View: The blistering increase in public construction investment in the first quarter of 2012 supports our view that conducive monetary conditions and robust government spending would bring real growth in the Philippine construction sector back to positive territory. Therefore, we are maintaining our forecasts for the sector, with real growth expected to reach 6.7% in 2012. Beyond 2012, we remain relatively positive towards the sector due to the government's growing ability to boost infrastructure spending as well as pertinent progress made with the government's public-private partnership (PPP) programme and key private sector projects.

The top eight car makers in Algeria have reported strong sales in Q112, with combined total of 83,936 units indicate that the country looks well on track for another strong year of growth in 2012.

BMI View: China's State Council announced in late March that it would launch experimental financial reforms in the city of Wenzhou, where rampant underground lending practices resulted in a localised credit crunch in late 2011. We view the government's attempts to formalise these lending practices as a positive sign, which could help alleviate capital shortages for small and medium-sized enterprises. Deteriorating credit conditions economy-wide, however, continue to drive our bearish stance towards banking equities. In a recent statement, China's cabinet said it would set up a pilot project in the city of Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, to establish rules and regulations for 'private lending' - the term for informal networks of money lenders that have developed outside of China's state-dominated banking system. These private lenders in Wenzhou will be encouraged to establish legal 'investment management organisations' the statement said.

We have revised down our 2012 headline real GDP growth figure for Brazil significantly, from 3.9% to 2.4%. The country's structural economic imbalances, namely a very strong consumer and a weak manufacturing sector, are beginning to unwind sooner than we initially anticipated.

The Hong Kong Retail Report examines the long-term potential of the local consumer market, but flags short-term concerns about the impact on Hong Kong's economic outlook of falling property prices.

For several years now, Americans have been facing pressure on their income. Frugality and simplicity are lessons parents are teaching their children. Trimming from the toys and games budget may be part of the lesson; or perhaps it is just a reality that there are higher priorities for the family's money, leading to the declines in the toys and games industry. Parents are keeping children satisfied with more frequent purchases of pocket money and low-priced toys, and the occasional splurge on a...

Skin care in Guatemala increased in value by 8% during 2011, rising to GTQ376 million. In Guatemala, women are the main users of skin care products and Guatemalan women are more than willing to spend money on facial care, among other skin care categories. However, facial care remains by far the most popular category in skin care in Guatemala, accounting for 51% of total skin care retail value sales during 2011.

The report contains a detailed description of the power generation company's business operations, history, corporate strategy, and business structure. This report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on key employees (executives), and major products and services.

Good economic growth in 2011 eased many consumers' economic concerns. While consumers continued to restrict spending on higher-priced products and on products that are viewed as non-essential, this trend benefited affordable consumer appliances such as kettles. As a result, kettles saw the strongest volume growth within small kitchen appliances (non-cooking) in 2011 at 2%, as consumers became more likely to replace kettles.

Analysts forecast the Car Rental market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 6 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing international visitors to the US. The Car Rental Market in the US has also been witnessing technology driving new services. However, the decline in corporate travel could pose the biggest challenge to the growth of this market.

Analysts forecast the Global Diabetes Drugs market to grow at a CAGR of 9.7 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in diabetic population. The Global Diabetes Drugs market has also been witnessing the trend of increasing awareness and education. However, the increasing use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

Analysts forecast the Global Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) market to grow at a CAGR of 5.1 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for TV and video transponders. The Global FSS market has also been witnessing the increasing offerings of value-enhanced services by FSS operators. However, the requirement of high CAPEX investment could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

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Steel is iron that has been combined in an alloy with other elements, such as carbon or chromium. This is done in order to guard against corrosion and increase toughness and durability. It is one of the most widely produced man made materials in the world, with a vast number of industrial and domestic uses.

Couples who are not able to conceive are encouraged to go out and adopt a child. Many individuals pose a gift of being able to provide a stable and loving home for children. Going through adoption agencies in countries outside of the country the couple resides in may be a stressful process, but the joy will be well worth every ounce of stress. Before going outside of the country to adopt a child, one will need to be fully educated and prepared in order to make sure everything goes smooth from start to finish. “India Adoption Handbook” is an eBook that has been provided to the general public. Within the pages of the eBook, there is a great deal of knowledge for those interested in the adoption process, including adoption in India.

Most people in the business world have heard about the importance of having an ‘elevator pitch’ – a 1-minute summary to define what you and your business are all about. Most of us have heard others’ elevator pitches too. But how many can we actually remember?

The survey was conducted as part of the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) National Barometer, an initiative funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) that aims to provide a periodic snapshot of trends in English manufacturing SMEs, as well as an overview of economic conditions and issues faced by the sector.

European Union has come up with a new directive which has extended the educational qualifications for the candidates. This directive has been devised with an intention of better healthcare.

An investigation on behalf of investors of Kayak Software Corp (NASDAQ:KYAK) in connection with the proposed takeover was announced and NASDAQ:KYAK stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

A lawsuit was filed on behalf of certain former employees of Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) over alleged violations of California labor codes and former employees of Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com