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Price is an important factor, although the availability of credit developed strongly over the review period, with access to interest-free credit becoming easier. Consumers are encouraged to buy new equipment in order to benefit from promotions and offers. Credit is very important for families that plan to renew their household equipment.

Bottled Water 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 packaged still, sparkling and flavoured water. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade) sales. Market size for Bottled Water in Thailand is given in THB 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 Thailand. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Global Markets Direct's, 'United Therapeutics Corporation - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the United Therapeutics Corporation's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Energy Drinks in Hungary by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers sugar-free and regular energy drinks and shots. Energy drinks are marketed with additives specifically designed to increase alertness. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer including vending machines. Market value is calculated at prices in retailers. Market size for Energy Drinks in Hungary is given in HUF 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 Hungary. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Global Markets Direct's, 'GeneCure LLC - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the GeneCure LLC's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Sports Drinks in Russia by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers liquid and powdered sports drinks. Sports drinks are designed to replace energy and minerals lost during exercise. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer including vending machines. Market value is calculated at prices in retailers. Market size for Sports Drinks in Russia is given in RUB 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 Russia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

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

According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), March 2014 auto sales in Thailand declined 46.7% year-on-year (y-o-y), to 83,983 units, bringing sales for Q114 to 224,171 units, a decrease of 45.8% y-o-y. Despite a rise in month-on-month (m-o-m) sales for the past two months, y-o-y growth rates remain firmly in negative territory.

Saudi cities became increasingly polluted and dusty over the review period as a result of rapid urbanisation and industrialisation. Heavy traffic, overcrowding and increased industrial emissions all contributed to worsening air quality. This encouraged the more frequent use of household polishes, boosting sales of floor polish, furniture polish and metal polish.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Vakzine Projekt Management GmbH - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Vakzine Projekt Management GmbH's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Home improvement remains a major home and garden category in Turkey. As the cost of contracting tradesmen to perform home improvement tasks remains very low in Turkey, many householders grateful to have access to such professional services at low cost rather than needing to perform these tasks themselves. While low-income households often undertake tasks such as painting walls and making small repairs on their own, middle-income and high-income households tend not to trust these types of jobs to themselves as they are often detached from manual labour. Nevertheless, there remains a growing trend towards DIY home improvement in Turkey, not because consumers are keen to avoid having to pay for professional home improvements services, but because they simply want to engage with home improvement as a hobby. Many consumers are not confident about their skills and abilities, even when it comes to minor tasks such as making small repairs and improvements.

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

Global Markets Direct's, 'Siena Biotech S.p.A. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Siena Biotech S.p.A.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Numerous brands refreshed their body wash/shower gel product lines during 2013, mainly through the launch of products with new fragrances and with new purposes. For instance, Palmolive launched a new men?s body wash/shower gel product line in 2013 under the revitalising sport brand. This is a 2-in-1 body wash/ shower gel and shampoo.

Despite slightly slower GDP growth in Malaysia in 2013, demand for designer apparel did not slow down. Malaysians, especially younger generation, were becoming highly brand-conscious which motivated them to choose designer apparel over non-designer apparel. In addition, consumers in Malaysia were also willing to spend on designer apparel due to the opening of more designer apparel outlets in shopping malls which resulted in stronger visibility of designer apparel outlets in public. Lastly,...

Consumption of yogurt and sour milk has a long history in Iran. Yoghurt which is known as Mast in Persian language has been served beside many well-known Iranian cuisines like Chelo Kebab (rice with lamb meat) for many years. Traditional yoghurt is made from fresh milk inside the house as regular practice for many households. First, milk is boiled and then a spoon of yoghurt is added to the boiled milk. Finally, this mixture is put in a warm and dark place. After several hours, the boiled milk will transform into yoghurt. This process is still being done in many Iranian households, even in key urban areas. Traditional Iranian sour milk is then being made by adding water, salt and mint into this handmade yoghurt. This sour milk product is called Doogh and is used along with food as an alternative for carbonates or water.

The most popular deodorant formats in Bolivia during the review period included deodorant roll-ons and deodorant sticks. However, in 2012 there were a wider variety of deodorant sprays available in Bolivia, which was the result of the activity of the category?s leading manufacturers to promote body sprays under brands which are already well-known to Bolivian consumers. For instance, it is now possible to find a wide variety of deodorant sprays under brands such as Dove, Rexona, Axe and Nivea. Direct selling companies are also following this trend and have begun to offer extensions of their fragrances brands in either deodorant roll-ons or deodorant sprays. Bolivia?s consumers, for their part, have responded favourably to this trend as deodorant sprays are often perceived as being more hygienic as they tend to leave less residue on the skin. However, there are many consumers who argue that deodorant sprays need to be used more frequently than other deodorant formats in order to achieve the same results.

Snack Bars in Netherlands by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers packaged snack bars which can be eaten without accompaniment (e.g. milk) anywhere (such as on street) usually between meals. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Snack Bars in Netherlands 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 Netherlands. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Global Markets Direct's, 'GeNeuro SA - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the GeNeuro SA's pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Fast Food & Takeaways in Turkey by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This report covers fast food and takeaway restaurants which have a restricted or set menu, limited seating and offer take-aways which account for a significant proportion of turnover. Market value is based on expenditure including sales tax in these outlets; market volume is based on numbers of outlets. Market size for Fast Food & Takeaways in Turkey is given in TRY and outlet with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Turkey. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

In 2013, total volume sales of soft drinks continued to increase in France. Beyond the impact of population growth, this market also benefited from a decline in consumption of alcoholic drinks. Strict legislation regarding alcohol and drink-driving continued to encourage French consumers to purchase soft drinks, particularly when driving. In addition, more consumers preferred soft drinks with meals both during the day and at night because they are perceived as less harmful to health.

Sugar & Sweeteners in Belgium by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This comprises packaged sugar and sweeteners. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Sugar & Sweeteners in Belgium 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 Belgium. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Sports nutrition saw the launch of some non-protein products in 2012. Most of them contain L-carnitine.

Bath and shower in Estonia returned to positive growth in 2012 following three years of negative volume and value sales. Although the category is relatively mature, the wider range of products in the category and the various generous price discounts on offer in the category continued to attract vast numbers of Estonian consumers. In addition, the importance of natural and organic brands has been gradually increasing in the category, which led to the popularity of some bath and shower categories such as bar soap improving towards the end of the review period.

Cooking Sauces in Canada by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers prepared ethnic, tomato based, traditional (local), soy and other wet sauces. Market value and volume comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Cooking Sauces in Canada is given in CAD 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 Canada. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.