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This research report presents mobile phone shipment volume forecast and recent quarter review of major Taiwanese branded vendors. The report includes shipment volume and value, ASP, vendor volume ranking, shipment by brands, and price trend. Also provided are shipment breakdowns by system technology, operating system, display technology, panel size, shipment destination, and production location. The content of this report is based on primary data obtained through interviews with Taiwanese mobile phone branded vendors. The report finds that Taiwanese branded mobile phone shipmen volume declined slightly in the fourth quarter of 2013, mainly due to HTC's lack of new follow-ups to compete vis-a-vis with rivals like Apple and Samsung. Visit Complete Report Here: www.marketresearchreports.biz/analysis-details/the-taiwanese-mobile-phone-industry-1q-2014-branded-vendors While competition in China becomes fiercer, developing other emerging markets in an effort to satisfy local market demand for mobile phones may be the key to gain traction in those markets. Looking ahead to the 2014, helped by the launch of HTC's M8 and subsequent offerings as well as broad product portfolios of ASUS and Acer particularly in mid-to-low-ends, it is forecast that shipment volume of Taiwanese branded mobile phones will top around 20.8 million units, slipping merely 1% year-on-year.

Despite a sea of changes in the touch sensor industry, the smartphone cover glass industry remained stable and prosperous in 2013. However, the booming market has also brought fierce competition among vendors in the industry. This report profiles the development of important vendors in 2013 and forecasts the industry's trends in 2014.

In the wake of the declaration made by China's government to make efforts to build an indigenous semiconductor industry in February 2014, SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation) - China's leading wafer foundry - and JCET (Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co.) - the leading packaging service provider in China - announced that they will jointly build an 12" bumping and testing facility, in which SMIC and JCET holds 51% and 49% stake, respectively. This report points out the reasons behind the SMIC-JCET cooperation and provides in-depth analysis of China's rise and the consequences thereof for the global semiconductor industry.

As of the fourth quarter of 2013, Chinese mobile phone users totaled around 1.23 billion and user adoption of 3G reached around 34%. Sales volume of smartphones in China arrived at 86.5 million units in the same quarter. The launch of iPhone 5S and 5C had helped Apple increase its market share in China. As for Chinese brands, Huawei saw a considerable growth. This report examines the development of the Chinese smartphone market during the fourth quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014 from the perspectives of telecom operators and branded vendors.

Retailing is changing. It's not as simple as there being online competition, but more that online and mobile technology is making customers much better informed. So retailing is becoming ever more challenging and consumers less forgiving of retail shortcomings. The historic strength of a brand is no longer enough if the current season's ranges fall short of what is available elsewhere. We think that the performance of retailers over Christmas 2013 highlights these changes. The UK Retail Rankings 2014 report provides a snapshot of the retail sector in the middle of fundamental changes.

Remote competition and the threat of increased regulation vary in strength from segment to segment but all can use new technology to first level the playing field with online and then enhance and differentiate the live venue experience itself.

Education about SPF is vital to increase usage – the more confident consumers feel about the right SPF level for their skin the more likely it is for them to use sun protectors. Formulations that dry quickly on the skin and easy-to-apply products are highly appealing to them especially to those seeking a time-saving proposition. Although brand loyalty is low, companies can increase it by offering money-off coupons and special multi-buy offers.

Black consumers shop a wide variety of stores – from Walmart to Barney’s New York. This is not a one-size-fits-all consumer. Marketers need to better understand the different consumer segments within the Black community and how each segment is unique and has different expectations when it comes to the shopping experience. While they are all on a hunt for the best bargain, the actual experience and the store’s understanding of cultural nuances is what keeps them coming back.

Polycrystallion silicon, commonly known as polysilicon, is a hyper-pure form of silicon. It is classified on the basis of varying purity levels into three broad categories: Electronic-grade Silicon (9N), Medium-grade Silicon (6-7N), and Upgraded Metallurgical-grade Silicon (5N). Solar and semiconductor industries are the two major end markets of polysilicon. The global polysilicon market witnessed a declining trend in the past year which was primarily due to excess capacity and low prices in the industry.

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