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The Convenience Store Market in India is part of Netscribes' Consumer Goods Industry Series reports. The market will be boosted by the rising income levels coupled with changing lifestyle, resulting in increased demand for convenience shopping.

BMI's Mexico Metals Report for Q3 2012 examines the enormous long-term potential of the local steel industry, but flags short-term concerns about the impact of a US economic slowdown on exports.

This report is the result of ICD Research / Strategic Defence Intelligence's extensive market and company research covering the Israeli defense industry. It provides detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values including key growth stimulators, analysis of the leading companies in the industry, and key news.

In volume terms, overall food preparation appliances declined by 1% in 2011. However, juice extractors and smoothie makers showed positive development because of recent food trends, whereby it is very common to make a smoothie in the morning in Denmark, which fits into the macro health trend.

The IMB reviewed the safety and efficacy of OTC cough and cold medicines authorised for use in children between 2-6 years of age. In a letter issued to pharmacists in September 2011, the IMB cited that "the risk-benefit balance in this age group has not been shown to be favourable". Furthermore, there was some evidence of links between these products and allergic reactions and drowsiness in children. Advice for children aged 6 to 12 years remains unchanged, however, as the incidence of coughs...

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction industry in Mexico. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Construction in Mexico to 2016: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction industry in Mexico. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Mexican construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

While industry revenue slumped due to low-carbohydrate diets, demand will return over the next five years. With consumers becoming increasingly health conscious, demand for bread products with a healthy food image, such as whole-grain products, will continue to increase. Nevertheless, these same trends will place pressure on bread manufacturers, as they are forced to accelerate innovation to keep up with changing consumer preferences.

The population of Norway is expected to witness extremely strong growth of 25.1% in 2010-2030 and will total 6.1 million in 2030. Relatively high birth rates and low death rates combined with high levels of net migration are factors behind this growth. Between 2010 and 2030 the foreign-born population will increase four times faster than the Norwegian-born population and by 2030 should make up 15.3% of the total population.

The Port of Nagoya, Japan's largest in terms of tonnage, is set to continue recovering its pre-downturn total throughput volumes in 2012, while we expect most of country's port developments to be focused on reconstruction efforts.

Augmented Reality (AR) represents a live, direct or indirect, view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input, that enrich the user's perception of the real world. AR applications combine virtual data into the physical real world by utilizing the wireless devices, compass, camera, and GPS system. AR represents a potential large opportunity for wireless communications for many device types including wearable equipment. Many applications will be hosted in the cloud.