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Boston – ThinkLite, LLC, www.thinklite.com. ThinkLite, a globally recognized manufacturer and installer of LED lighting solutions, gathered energy and lighting industry leaders, esteemed clients, and vendors to the Boston College Club event this past Thursday. In addition to celebrating ThinkLite's success in the exclusive setting overlooking the Boston skyline on the 36th floor of 100 Federal Street with specialty cocktails and appetizers flowing, attendees had the opportunity to network and contribute to the Project Bread fundraiser.

Fragrances in Thailand by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers men's and women's fragrances. It excludes body sprays. Market size is based on all retail sales including direct to consumer. Market size for Fragrances in Thailand is given in THB 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.

The BRIC Steel industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

The BRIC Oil and gas industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2010-14, and forecast to 2019). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Global Railroads industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2010-14, and forecast to 2019). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Facial Care in France by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers anti-ageing, skin whiteners/lighteners, hydrating/moisturising, cleansers/toners, masks and specialised facial skin care products for women. It excludes medicated products such as acne treatments. Market value is based on sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. It includes mass market and prestige lines but excludes the professional sector, including beauty salons, to the consumer. Market size for Facial Care in France is given in EUR with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for France. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the industrial construction industry in Saudi Arabia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the industrial construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Industrial Construction in Saudi Arabia to 2018: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the industrial construction industry in Saudi Arabia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Saudi Arabian construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Biscuits enjoyed a value recovery from 2012, thanks to the return to self-indulgence at the expense of austere health and wellness products. Sales of biscuits increased in 2014, which contrasted with the previously disappointing performances in the review period. Product innovations led the category to recover value growth.

Sales of heating appliances remained low in 2014, as the country's hot climate prevented the category from achieving high sales. The fact that air conditioners often offer a heating functionality also served to restrict sales of heating appliances, which held a penetration rate of only 37% in 2014. Nonetheless, volume growth of 3% was seen in 2014, triggered by rising disposable incomes in the country. These products are regarded as discretionary purchases, and improving economic conditions in...

The key development trends in 2014 were concentrated in the improved performance of relatively lagged categories, such as wafers (plain biscuits) and savoury biscuits in response to the increasing demand for dynamism amongst certain biscuit consumers, due to the extended positioning of sandwich and chocolate coated biscuits over the review period. The ongoing globalisation process of opening markets has continued boosting higher levels of competition. This has also benefited the incursion of international products and the further consolidation of a low-price orientated category (such as private label), with an increasing base of manufacturers developing a differentiated category including gluten free, European delicacies, thins and organic. As such, social networking and marketing efforts have been the main drivers behind the bestsellers, such as the recently introduced franchise Mrs Fields and the popular Oreo brand.

Source Market Insights; GCC provides an overview of the Gulf Cooperation Council outbound market, analyzing market data and providing insights. This report provides a better understanding of the number of GCC tourists going abroad, their spending habits and main destination markets.

Global Travel & Tourism industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2010-14, and forecast to 2019). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Greece continued to rank on top of most other Western European markets in terms of per capita consumption of pasta and in this context pasta remained resilient to the recession, in fact displaying positive volume growth. Being a value-for-money meal solution, pasta remained a favoured dish amongst most households in Greece.

The Scandinavian Water Utilities industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2010-14, and forecast to 2019). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Whilst luxury accessories were previously regarded as more of an "affordable treat" by many Italian consumers, these products also started to be impacted by the ongoing economic woes in the country during 2013 and 2014. This development became particularly evident in categories such as luxury sunglasses and luxury costume jewellery, which declined by 2-3% in current value terms during 2014 as a result of decreasing volume sales. Products such as luxury cufflinks, for instance, also suffered as...

Due to the difficulty ensuring refrigeration given the poor electricity supply in Nigeria, sales of frozen processed food are not traditionally strong in retail channels. It has also been traditionally more common for Nigerians to buy unbranded, unpackaged products, particularly frozen fish and frozen poultry. Consumers purchase such products since they can typically be stored for longer, even if the lack of constant refrigeration limits how long they can be stored for. Over 2009-2014, sales of...

2014 was marked by a continued upsurge in sales of olive oil. After years of strong price erosion and a sluggish performance, there was a sudden change in olive oil. Unit prices declined so much during the review period that the difference in price between olive oil and sunflower oil became very small in 2012. Therefore, many usual consumers of sunflower oil suddenly switched to olive oil. In 2014 the unit price of olive oil took off due to this continued fad amongst consumers. Even so...

Personal care appliances benefited from a number of factors in Turkey during the review period. Rising disposable income levels and growth in the number of working women enabled more consumers to buy a range of personal care appliances. Growing urbanisation meanwhile resulted in easier access to these products, while the grooming trend fuelled strong growth in sales to men. These trends supported a good 3% retail volume CAGR during the review period as a whole, with the bulk of absolute volume growth being driven by body shavers and hair care appliances.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Electric Motors, Generators and Transformers market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Growth in the Polish mining sector will be modest over the coming years. The coal sector will be overhauled as the government seeks to either restructure or close unprofitable mines. Copper output will struggle as falling copper ore grades and weak prices are set to hinder growth. Nevertheless, the rate of growth we forecast indicates that the country will remain one of the most significant players in the European coal, silver and copper markets.

Sweet Bakery in Denmark by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers wrapped ambient and chilled cakes, pies, tarts and other sweet bakery products. It excludes frozen products. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Sweet Bakery in Denmark is given in DKK 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 Denmark. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of the Norwegian Prepared Meals sector. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportunities across major Prepared Meals categories and their packaging.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Real Estate Activities market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

The popularity of dishwashers is growing among upper-income groups, who are willing to invest in luxury appliances in order to have a more relaxed and easy lifestyle. Modern and compact designs with more efficient washing systems are the main features that make dishwashers attractive for demanding consumers. In department stores such as Liverpool, dishwashers are placed strategically in a simulated kitchen environment in order to give customers a better idea how it would look in their location.

In 2014 consumers opted to purchase spreads perceived as more natural, healthier and eco-friendly, such as honey, jams and organic products. To stimulate sales, players in spreads brought out new references targeting specific consumer segments, such as children, and extended their ranges of flavours. At the same time they managed to offer healthier products with reduced sugar or without palm oil.

A car rack consists of set of bars mounted on the roof of a car. It acts as an anchor that supports and securely holds a large variety of items, increasing the luggage carrying capacity of a car. These racks are also specialized to mount bikes, water sports equipment, skis, and boats. While some vehicles come with standard factory-installed car racks, others can be purchased and fit with aftermarket parts. They can be fit either temporarily or permanently. They can also be personalized to suit a variety of needs and are characterized based on the load bearing capacity and the types of roofs they are designed to fit. Car racks are used to optimize luggage space, provide comfort and convenience.