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In 2011, Intersport introduced the discounting concept in sports stores in Switzerland by opening three outlets under its new fascia Budget Sport. The sports stores chain was first established by Intersport Finland in 2007 with the aim of offering quality products and diversified ranges at low prices for the budget conscious customer. Low pricing was made possible thanks to efficient logistics and warehousing,

First aid kits products were not sold in large volumes in Ireland and this low uptake continued to limit growth, although many consumers may keep a small kit either at home or in their car. First aid kits that were bought for this purpose were a one-off purchase which was not repeated on a regular basis. The replenishment of the kit, when necessary, was undertaken as items were required, for example, replacing a used box of plasters or a single bandage.

Citigroup is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, and is the most geographically diversified of the leading US banks. Despite an emerging market focus, the bank also required the most government funding during the peak of the financial crisis due to its developed world mortgage lending business. In 2011 and 2012 the bank continued to divest the assets of Citi Holdings and build its core international retail business and has returned to consistent profitability.

As the effects of full market opening in the European gas sector become more pronounced, the role of traded wholesale gas markets will grow in importance. Both established and new entrant players in markets at all stages of wholesale liquidity development will increasingly be impacted by the existence, and development, of wholesale markets in their retail operations.

The aftermath of the global economic slowdown and changing shopping attitudes negatively impacted mixed retailers in 2011. As shopping centres are seen as a more convenient alternative to department stores, sales of the latter stagnated. Indeed, shopping centres are considered more attractive because they meet the strong consumer demand for outlets offering accessible locations, long opening hours and the convenience of having everything under the same roof.

The Brazil tourism report examines the significant long-term potential currently being offered by the local tourism industry, but flags short-term concerns about the lack of adequate airport infrastructure posing a challenge to the future development of air travel within the country.

Dishwashing witnessed its first price increases of the review period during 2011; this in turn propelled current value growth for the first year since 2007. Historically the category delivered strong volume and value growth, as increasing affluence, combined with time pressure, led to growth in dishwasher penetration. The recession put a clear dent in the value proposition of the dishwashing category. However,

Contractors and firms in this industry install household, industrial and commercial heating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, and air conditioning duct work.

"Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited" Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into "Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited". The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company's business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.

This report shows the leading Military Radar market segments in various regions across the world. Details of top companies active across the global Military Radar market are provided, together with market size and forecast 2011-2021 for the main players across those areas.