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Reduced consumer spending and a shift towards the digital channel caused a decline in the physical store-based apparel sales for the third consecutive year in 2013. However, the impact differed by segment. Thus, footwear saw a stronger decline than clothing. Men's footwear was the hardest hit as Dutch men are eschewing formal wear, whereas demand for sports footwear declined as a means to combine less formal outerwear with more formal shoes and vice versa. Children's clothing saw the least decline. However, Dutch families which already had children or friends with children continued to exchange second-hand clothing to a greater degree in order to save money, as children's sizes change regularly.

RTD coffee has low penetration in Spain, which can be attributed to the fact that the average Spanish consumer prefers freshly made hot coffee, either prepared at home, but also served in a cafe or bar. In fact, according to the ICO (International Coffee Organization), Spain was one of the countries that consumed the most coffee outside of the home in 2011.

Pharmaceuticals in Belgium industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 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 Belgium pharmaceuticals market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Grossman Furniture, a furniture store located in Philadelphia, is pleased to announce the terms and conditions of its price match policy for online purchases. Since 1929, Grossman Furniture has offered a wider variety of high-quality furniture at the most competitive prices while supporting customers with outstanding service. Realizing that they need to stay competitive in order to grow the business even more in 2014, Grossman Furniture has created a price match guarantee for all online purchases. With the guarantee, Grossman Furniture will match any competitor’s prices on any of the products sold online.

Disappearing Inc. (www.DisappearingInc.com), the best studio for tattoo removal Boston has to offer, is pleased to announce the release of a second Youtube video in a series that will demonstrate from beginning to end the process of removing a tattoo. The video shows the owner of Disappearing Inc, Rob Harris, removing his own tattoo, which he had done for the sole purpose of filming its removal.

The small-press publisher, Books, Authors, and Artists (BAA) has recently welcomed young author Lisa Nicholls as an online visiting author . BAA posted the biography of six-year-old, autistic Lisa as an inspiration to all.

The report "Aseptic Packaging Market By Type (Cartons, Bottles, Bags & Pouches, Prefilled Syringes, Vials & Ampoules), By Application (Food, Beverage,& Pharmaceutical) - Global Trends & Forecast To 2018" ,defines and segments the aseptic packaging market with an analysis and forecast of the market value of the types of aseptic packaging and its applications. The aseptic packaging market was valued at $27,396.2 million in 2012 and is estimated to grow at a healthy CAGR. In 2012, the Asia-Pacific region led the global market with the largest share, followed by Europe, in terms of market value.

The report “Flow Cytometry Market by Technology (Cell & Bead-based), Products & Services (Reagents, Instruments, Software, & Accessories), Application (Research & Clinical), End User (Commercial Organizations & Diagnostics Laboratories) - Global Forecasts to 2018”analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the world (RoW).

Search engine optimization (SEO) and web design specialist CNY Marketer announced the availability of its free Guide to SEO for Local Business. The document, a product of the findings and expertise arrived at through CNY Marketer's main line of business, lists some simple, easy things that small, locally-oriented businesses can do to improve their visibility and accessibility on the Internet. These actionable tips are designed to help small businesses improve their lead generation results without outside help, and the guide also includes some pointers for those interested in further assistance.

RnRMarketResearch.com adds “New Zealand’s Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape” report to its research database.

RnRMarketResearch.com adds “Construction in Belgium – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” & “Construction in Chile – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report to its research database.

Wide Angle Software, a leading developer of media management software, recently announced the new Tune Sweeper 4, their easy to use iTunes clean up software. Tune Sweeper can easily find and delete any duplicate and missing songs in iTunes, as well as add unlisted songs. Tune Sweeper 4 is a major new version of the software, which introduces new functionality, such as locating and fixing incorrect track info and downloading of missing song artwork. Tune Sweeper 4 now also allows users to view statistics about their iTunes library and their music collection to give them a deeper insight into what music and artists are popular in their iTunes. The free trial of Tune Sweeper 4 for PC is currently available on http://www.wideanglesoftware.com/tunesweeper/ for Windows 7 or 8.

Uvation Wine Tours announced that it has expanded the selection of vineyard destinations available under its daily wine tour programs. The company is the top provider of such tours in Northern California and with the new agreements now offers its customers access to over 800 wineries in the Napa Valley and Sonoma County regions. Customers who book tours with the company may create their own itineraries or make use of the company's recommendations to ensure memorable outings.

The “Global Activated Carbon Market : Products & Applications” analyzes activated market with respect to market drivers, opportunities, and trends in the diverse geographical regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and ROW.

Gayborhood, a web and mobile service for locating gay-friendly businesses, announced that new versions of its mobile application have been made available. The updated versions of the app are available on Apple's iTunes App Store and Google's Play Store and include a number of frequently requested improvements. Gayborhood is the leading service for those searching for businesses which do not discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered people, allowing users of its web or mobile applications to quickly search through 1500 categories.

Community Service Help, the leading provider of online community service programs, has just announced that they have surpassed 1,000,000 hours of approved community service volunteering.

BODYJOCK® Co., a premiere online retailer of men’s activewear, underwear, swimwear, and sportswear is proud to present its newest collection in men’s swimwear; the SOBE collection.

The Galveston: 1900: Indignities series – which now includes The Arrival (Book One, 9780989474887), The Aftermath (Book Two, 9780989716864), and The Atonement (Book Three, 9780989882040) – is a historical fiction series packed with dark suspense, romance and tragedy. The three books to date follow the main character, Catherine, and her tragic life as an orphan growing up in Galveston, Texas. The series also highlights the devastating hurricane of 1900 and its aftermath.

Red wine, with all its benefits in lowering cholesterol, protecting the heart, controlling blood sugar, boosting brain, and a lot more health benefits, seems to bring the dental industry a good news, as featured in Huffington Post, Medical News Today, and other media. Based on the press releases, according to a laboratory study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, red wine can potentially help avert the presence of dental caries.

According to Cornell University, mowing one's lawn to a height of three inches prevents weed growth, as the grass is better able to develop a strong root system. When one chooses to keep their grass at this height, the lawn must be mowed every five to fifteen days, depending on the rate of growth. Many opt to turn to Plowz and Mowz (plowzandmowz.com) for assistance with this standard household task.

About 40 percent of homeowners have experienced water damage to their homes at some point or another, and it is the second-most frequent source of insurance claims in the United States. A tiny, 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew 250 gallons of water a day into a house, so the damage involved can be severe. With these facts in mind, 247 Restoration (http://247restorationatlanta.com/) announces its water damage restoration service.

The green revolution, though a lot of people talk about it, is still taking place at a crawling pace, and one many data center scientists agree is not fast or aggressive enough to make real and lasting improvements to the current deterioration of the environment. Meanwhile, there is a large business revolution ongoing in which small businesses are better poised than ever to cut into market share through the increasing ease of globalization and online business. Bringing the two together is the mission of Guy Archbold, a tech and green energy mogul who has been working towards bringing experts together to discuss green energy applications for small business.

Oklahoma’s Top Rated Lawyers 2014 by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell creates a list of Top Rated Lawyers each year based on attorneys who have reached the highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence according to their peers. The AV Preeminent Ratings is the highest peer rating review available. Attorneys are identified by state and practice area. With a history spanning 140 years, the Martindale-Hubbell database consists of more than one million lawyers and law firms in over 160 countries.

Even after regular dusting, over time, furniture can lose its shine. Utilizing advanced techniques, Pronto and Carpet LLC is now offering Furniture Cleaning in Charlotte to restore the sheen of all types of furniture pieces. Customers can either bring their furniture to the outlet or opt for a home visit. In both the cases, the highly experienced furniture cleaning professionals at Pronto and Carpet LLC are trained to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Traveling is a wonderful adventure, but unfortunately staying in the wrong place can turn the best plans upside down. Jess Harris of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, had a clear vision of his vacation destination. But what he found was the lodging he had reserved was in a “horrible location.” Marian Wright of Orlando had planned to spend her days at the markets, museums, and monuments of Zagreb, Croatia. She ended up booking herself at what she described as a “terrible location for sightseeing.”