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In 2011 wound care grew by 1% in current value terms to reach Mx$242 million. This is a mature category with low rates of new product technologies or delivery formats. The main innovations generally come in the form of new characters on adhesive bandages for children. In 2011 the main innovation was from BDF Curitas with Distroller, an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The growth rate of 1% was in line with the previous year due to the lack of aggressive investment in new product development or...

Coty's offer to acquire Avon has rekindled interest in direct selling as a distribution channel raising questions about its profitability and prospects. Euromonitor International has examined the channel through a series of case studies of the leading direct sellers' strategies, focusing on emerging market penetration, flexible approach and product and sales model innovation.

In February 2011, global brand owner Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd filed a petition with the FDA to permit the sale of its Plan B One Step over-the-counter. Since 2006, age restrictions on the sale of emergency contraceptives have required that these products be sold behind the pharmacy counter. Consumers of at least 17 years of age are required to show identification to purchase the products, while those under 17 can only buy them with a prescription. Teva's petition, therefore, would...

Firms in this industry crush, refine and package oils and fats for sale to consumers, food manufacturers, the food services sector and biodiesel production.

Brands must stay relevant to consumers over time. This requires understanding their propensity to try new things, and what triggers switching behavior. This research finds that experiences outside of an immediate or known frame of reference are increasingly desired. But choice is also characterized by the careful consideration of risk, and desire to simplify decision making by sticking to routine

Russia ranks as the second-most visited tourism destination in the Americas region after the US, and is the tenth-most visited destination globally for international tourist arrivals. Tourism is the second-largest revenue generator in the country, after oil, and international tourist arrivals increased by XX% in 2011 to XX million. Domestic tourism also remained buoyant with XX million arrivals during the year. The country's close proximity to the US enables it to access the world's largest market in terms of tourism.

"Global Food and Beverage Survey 2012-2013: Market Trends, Marketing Spend and Sales Strategies in Food and Beverage Industry " is a new report by Canadean that analyzes how global food and beverage industry companies' media spending, marketing, sales strategies and practices, and business planning, are set to change in 2012-2013. This report provides the current size of the marketing and advertising budgets of global food and beverage suppliers and how spending by suppliers will change, providing insight into global marketing behaviour. In addition, the report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and M&A activity. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type, and size."

This report provides authoritative and granular data on the Suncare market in Italy and, in doing so fills the gaps in marketers' understanding of trends and the components of change behind them. Based upon extensive primary and secondary research to provide comprehensive and granular data, this report allows marketers to confidently update their strategic and tactical plans. Marketers need data on volume and value changes, brand dynamics and distribution trends in order to effectively plan strategies

Recently published research from World Market Intelligence, "The Financial Impact of Building Information Modeling in the Global Construction Industry in 2012: Survey Intelligence", is now available at Fast Market Research

Total S.A (Total), a diversified energy company, completed the acquisition of an additional 25% interest in Gorgoglione concession, which includes Tempa Rossa (re development) field, and 51.7% interest in each of two exploration licenses located in the Basilicata region, Southern Italy, from Esso Italiana S.r.l (Exxon), a company engaged in the extraction and refining of crude petroleum and natural gas. The acquisition enables Total to strengthen its position in the exploration and production sector in Italy.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Cataract Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Cataract clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Cataract. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Cataract. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData's report, Asia Pacific Styrene Industry Outlook to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of Asia Pacific Styrene industry. The research presents major market trends affecting Styrene in the region. It provides capacity growth and presents installed capacity by key feedstock, process and technology. In addition, it presents market size, demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, and company shares of major Styrene producers in the region. The research also provides price trends and trade balance data. Supply and demand scenario for key countries within the region is also included in the report. Overall, the reports present a comprehensive analysis of the specific petrochemical in the region covering all the major parameters.

BMI's Q212 report on the Russian telecommunications market provides analysis of operator performance and market development based on operator data for the country's mobile, broadband, fixed-line and pay- TV markets covering the whole of 2011, These include operational and financial results from the reorganised VimpelCom - following the incorporation of acquired assets from Wind Telecom, MTS, MegaFon, Tele2 and fixed-line provider ER-Telecom. The report also draws on data published by the incumbent Rostelecom covering the period to the end of September 2011, as well as other ad hoc sources of market level information. The report also includes BMI analysis of operator strategy and market developments including new service deployments, acquisitions and network infrastructure. Finally the report contains our five-year forecasts for the mobile, fixed-voice and broadband subscriber markets, as well as for monthly blended mobile ARPU.

While the 4.1% year-on-year (y-o-y) real growth we estimate took place within Egypt's construction sector in 2011 can be viewed as relatively positive, it does not reflect the underlying problems facing the sector. Although the swift resumption of stalled projects following the revolution ensured positive growth in 2011, persistent investor uncertainty and constraints on government capital expenditure have diminished project pipelines. We expect the government's fiscal problems to remain a major drag on growth. However, the potential for a stabilising in the political and economic situation in H212 (following elections in May 2012) means that risks are weighted to the upside.

Latin America's pet care market continues to perform well, with retail values growing faster than any other region. By 2016, Brazil will usurp Japan as the world's second largest pet care market, behind only the US. Retail prospects remain strong, as urbanisation continues, disposable incomes rise, and more consumers turn to pets for companionship. As Latin Americans move from pet ownership to pet "parenthood", opportunities will arise for those manufacturers savvy enough to seize them.

In France, cocktails, such as mojito, vodka with orange juice and whisky with Coca-Cola continued to be very popular among the young generation. As a result, they continued to drive the best performing categories and consequently, overall volume sales of spirits in 2011.

Service Delivery Platform (SDP) can be loosely defined as a standards based framework that facilitates the design, development, implementation and management of services required to run the operations of network services providers. The services could range from the basic voice connectivity to the state-of-the-art rich multimedia services. The most critical value-addition offered by the SDP methodology lies in its ability to abstract controlling parameters such as location, media control, integration and others. SDP interface with the network elements, OSS/BSS, telco IT infrastructure and partners such as application developers and content providers. Projected to grow at a CAGR of 19 % over the next five years, the SDP industry is set for healthy growth. Mind Commerce estimates SDP revenues will reach USD 7.6 at the end of 2016.

The people have spoken and Stacy Francis has delivered. At the request of her fans worldover, R&B diva Stacy Francis will premiere her new single Purple Rain to audiences from London to Louisiana on May 29th on Itunes.

GoogleNewsSubmit.com, a leading online press release distribution company, is honored to announce Free Press Release Distribution Services for the Veteran's of the United States Military. The Free "Bronze Package" offer expired on Memorial Day and the number of free submissions are limited.

According to most interior designers, one of the best ways to update the look of a home is by remodeling the kitchen.

World-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) which means mother is famous for her unique practice of receiving all who come to her with a compassionate embrace. Amma has traveled the world hugging more than 30 million people in order to “awaken the qualities of love and compassion…essential for world peace and harmony. Her 2012 Summer Tour begins with free public programs on May 31 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 98004.

It has been years since the financial crisis started, but banks are still in turmoil, and bank consumers now find themselves able to fight back against unfair practices. Financial regulations have gotten stricter, and regulatory organisations like the FSA are now paying much closer attention to banks to ensure that they act fairly.

For men from all corners of the nation, meeting women can be a difficult thing. By working longer hours and being busier than ever before, the time most have to socialize and meet new people is diminishing at an ever-increasing rate. Many successful, intelligent and interesting men find themselves without a partner, simply due to poor timing and bad luck.

Guaranteed Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is a reliable, full service plumbing and heating repair and installation service in Philadelphia, PA servicing all of the neighborhoods throughout the city. Guaranteed Plumbing & Heating, Inc. offers quality installation and repair work at reasonable prices, and they are ready to service all makes and models. Guaranteed Plumbing & Heating offers all types of repairs, service, upgrades, full installations if necessary, as well as full Bathroom Renovations.

Pincus Elevator, #1 elevator company in Philadelphia, recently announced the launch of a new series of elevators. In addition to its new series of elevators, service areas will now include more prompt client professional services, as well as better customer support services. Their focus will now be on reducing their response time, increasing overall customer satisfaction, and creating additional areas of revenue for the company.