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In 2011, consumers were still wary of spending on large discretionary purchases such as televisions or large household appliances but more willing to spend on smaller ones such as phones and other portable devices. The adoption of new television technologies did not occur as many in the industry expected, which slowed sales in one of the largest product categories for electronics and appliance specialist retailers. Competition for reluctant consumers led to deep discounts and heavy promotional...

Croatia is experiencing depopulation which will continue over the next 20 years. The population is ageing steadily and life expectancy is rising. Fertility rate and birth rate are low, leading to natural depopulation. Emigration from Croatia, which was a significant feature during the 1990s, has reversed with more people migrating into Croatia than emigrating from it during the 2000s. Eight out of the 10 largest cities will grow in the next 20 years and the population will become more urbanised.

GlobalData's new report, "Cochlear Limited Market Share Analysis" provides in-depth information on Cochlear Limited's market position in the different medical equipment markets it operates in. The report provides Cochlear Limited market share information in one key market category - Hearing Implants. The report also provides data and information on the overall competitive landscape of the markets, the company operates in. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profile with information on the company's business segments, major products and services, competitors, locations and subsidiaries, financial deals and other key developments.

Sales of OTC adult mouth care products are restricted by regulations which require a medical prescription for the commercialisation of items containing active ingredients based on and/or derived from cortisone. As such, OTC adult mouth care products face strong competition from prescription drugs. In addition, home remedies such as gargling and rinsing the mouth with mixtures containing water and sodium bicarbonate are quite popular.

Increasing concern about general wellbeing, combined with demand for less aggressive medication, contributed to the expansion of herbal/traditional products in Brazil in 2011. The lack of clear regulation for the category restricted the expansion of herbal/traditional products in previous years. During the review period, however, advances in regulation provided an optimistic scenario to stimulate further growth. After new rules for bulas (information provided about the product inside the...

As internet retailing matures as a channel in developed markets, sales growth rates will slow. This will make emerging markets increasingly attractive to retailers and manufacturers looking to benefit from the long-term strong rates of sales growth that they are expected to provide. However, whilst the rewards are enticing, there are several pitfalls that lie ahead for companies hoping to profit from internet retailing in the BRIC and other emerging markets in the short to medium term.

"The Future of Retailing in Australia to 2016" is based upon an extensive, cross-country, industry research program which brings together Canadean's research, modelling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. It provides detailed quantitative analysis of past and future trends - crucially providing retail sales data not just by channel and by product, but showing product sales through different channels. This allows marketers interested in retailing to determine how to account for the development of retail trade overall and to know which channels are showing growth for which products in the coming years. It aims to capture the shift to new channels depending on the country, the effects of recession, shifting consumer behaviour; thereby providing timely, highly comparable analysis of the retail markets. Data sets are provided for 2006 through to 2016, with actuals being provided for 2011. All initial market sizing and analysis is conducted in local currency in order to ensure local trends are reflected in the data before conversion into other currencies.

GlobalData's report, Bisphenol A Industry Outlook in Spain to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of Spain Bisphenol A industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the Bisphenol A industry in Spain. The report covers Spain Bisphenol A plants and presents installed capacity by key feedstock, process and technology. In addition, it presents Bisphenol A demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major Bisphenol A producers in Spain. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of Spain Bisphenol A industry including all the major parameters.

GBI Research's new report, 'Iron Ore Mining Market in South and Central America to 2020 - Infrastructure and High Quality Reserves Provide Incentives for Regional Exports' provides key information and analysis of South and Central America's iron ore mining industry, consisting of Brazil, Venezuela and Mexico. The report covers the industry's drivers and restraints, production, reserves, and consumption, and also provides details of each country's ore trade (imports and exports). This report is based on data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GBI Research's team of industry experts.

BMI View: China's IT spending growth is forecast at around 14% in 2012, which is a slight slowdown, compared with 2011. Despite an expected moderation in IT investment and retail spending over the next year, an expansion in consumer credit and a modernisation drive in sectors such as education, healthcare and manufacturing should keep the market in positive trend territory. China's strategy to develop the Western areas of the country will support demand for IT products and services, even if the developed East coast economy hits a slowdown.