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We maintain a positive outlook for the Kuwaiti food and drink industry as rapid wage growth, easy access to consumer credit and supportive fiscal policies are expected to spur household spending over 2014. That said, we note that the limited market size and already high per capita consumer spending for food and drink will limit sales growth to relatively moderate figures.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the leisure and hospitality buildings construction industry in Croatia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the leisure and hospitality buildings construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Leisure & Hospitality Building Construction in Croatia to 2018: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the leisure and hospitality buildings construction industry in Croatia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Croatian construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Sugar in Thailand by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all cane and beet sugar. Market size comprises sales through all retail and non-retail sales. Market size for Sugar in Thailand is given in tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Thailand. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

The Quarterly Beverage Tracker: India report published by Canadean, is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry developments in the India beverage market. Providing detailed analysis, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by the industry

Wine & Sparkling Wines in Canada by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers red, rose and white wines & sparkling wines. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade and food industry) sales. Market size for Wine & Sparkling Wines in Canada is given in CAD and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Canada. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

During 2013, value sales grew at a slower rate than the CAGR recorded over the 2008-2013 review period. However, this was mainly because the industry was quite stable, which was not the case in the previous five years, when growth rates were erratic due to large changes on import restrictions.

Price is a key element for Moroccans when choosing home laundry appliances, although the availability of credit developed strongly over the last few years of the review period. A variety of payment facilities are available in the country when buying appliances. Consequently, consumers are encouraged to buy new equipment in order to benefit from interest-free credit. This facility is very important for young couples and for families planning to renew their household equipment. Renewals account...

MarketLine's 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.

Our overall forecast for the Israeli commercial real estate market is stability. However, increasing exports, fixed capital formation, consumer spending and tourist numbers should all boost the growth of the commercial real estate sector in the long term.

Diversification and advertising have been very important traits that have determined the growth in sales of deodorants. The most popular characteristics consumers look for in deodorants are long-lasting usage, antiperspirants and fresh scents, but there are many other attributes that are becoming more popular, such as soothing, antibacterial protection and patch-reducing features. However, as of 2012, deodorant variety has increased so much that consumers are getting a bit too overwhelmed, which is why marketing and strong advertising campaigns are very important in order to generate customer attention.

Fish & Seafood Market in Burundi: Databook to 2017 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Fish & Seafood market in Burundi.

The rapid urbanisation trend, as well as lifestyle changes, are the main reasons behind the relatively strong growth of canned/preserved food during the last ten years. Middle-income families with women working outside the home have been looking for rapid meal solutions that can feed the family without spending lots of time on cooking, and this category has been a good answer to this demand. Relatively affordable unit prices compared to traditional meals also played a key role in this demand increase. For instance, fresh seafood is relatively very expensive and usually not available in retail outlets at all times, while canned seafood (usually tuna) is now available even in small grocery retailers in remote areas with unit prices which can be afforded even by the lower income segment of society.

The average unit price of sun care declined by 2% in current terms during 2013 due to the high levels of price competition which exist between the leading brands in the category. The steady rise of private label in the category continues to have a profound effect on sun care in Israel. Shufersal, for instance, recently launched a new range of sun care products under the Sun private label. This new product range includes nine different products which are positioned as 20% cheaper than branded equivalents. These private label products continue to place considerable pressure on the leading premium brands in sun care in Israel.

PCs - Notebooks in Spain by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers netbook and notebook PCs for use in the home, business and other organizations. Market size is based on sales through all retail outlets and direct sales to consumers, businesses and other organizations. Market size for PCs - Notebooks in Spain is given in unit with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Spain. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

The Quarterly Beverage Tracker: Serbia report published by Canadean, is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry developments in the Serbian beverage market. Providing detailed analysis, factors influencing demand and challenges faced by the industry

Ongoing economic difficulties negatively affected sales of luxury spirits in Italy, whilst fine wines and champagne showed they could resist the economic downturn more strongly. The inflow of tourists continued to boost demand for fine wines and champagne, and domestic demand continued for fine wines, which still recorded a positive performance in both volume and current value terms in 2013. Sales of fine wines were sustained by domestic demand for products above EUR30, purchased by wine-loving...

Sugar and sweeteners' decline in 2013 was solely due to a decline in foodservice sales and institutional sales, with falls of 1% and 8% respectively, in contrast to retail sales, which increased by 1%. Falling foodservice sales was primarily a consequence of cost-conscious consumers' continuing desire to eat at the home wherever possible, and to avoid foodservice outlets, which tend to be more expensive. This was especially an issue for sugars and sweeteners because foodservice offerings tend...

Venezuelans, in spite of their low purchasing power, like to take good care of their bodies and appearance. There is a positive attitude towards all diets, health-related products, and exercise programmes amongst the middle- and upper-income groups. Sales of sportswear products are expected to increase because in recent years the number of competitions in running, walking and cycling, as well as the number of participants in these activities, has increased. This situation shows that as the number of Venezuelans participating in these activities increases, so will the demand for sportswear performance products. In Caracas, every weekend there is a marathon for different causes. This activity has become the preferred marketing strategy for companies in the country.

AFH tissue and hygiene achieved a good performance in South Africa in 2013. Most of its growth was due to increasing governmental spending on hospitals/healthcare. AFH incontinence registered the highest value growth in 2013 thanks to the slow but growing decline of social taboos, encouraging people to look for treatments. Lower purchasing power and widespread poverty led consumers to seek treatment from hospitals/healthcare.

Hotels & Motels in India industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the India hotels & motels market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

The Quarter Beverage Tracker: Portugal report published by Canadean, is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry developments in the Portugal beverage market. Providing detailed analysis, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by the industry

Awareness of OTC ear care is limited in Kenya, as consumers tend to seek medical advice when it comes to ear problems.

Coffee in Italy by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This report covers all instant and fresh coffee. It excludes RTD liquid products. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade) sales. Market size for Coffee in Italy is given in EUR and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Italy. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

The high proportion of the Turkish population who live in the handful of very large cities in the country limits demand for gardening in the country as city living means that there is little room for gardens. Traditionally, gardening has been regarded as a highly valued pastime for retired senior citizens residing outside urban areas. Nevertheless, many of the residents of Turkey?s apartment blocks love keeping indoor plants in their apartments and it is common for them to decorate their balconies with plants, especially during the warmer months of spring and summer. During the last decade, rapid suburbanisation has seen many urban residents moved to suburban residential developments where are able to enjoy living in detached houses with gardens. While trimming hedges and bushes, mowing the lawn and watering the grass have historically been seen as chores in Turkey, a growing number of households are investing the time and money in hobby gardening. Turkish consumers are increasingly enjoying taking care of their gardens, with especially popular activities planting seeds and bulbs and pruning plants, with the result that more consumers are purchasing gardening products for themselves.