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Leading players' corporate strategies in the highly consolidated, dynamically growing baby food market are focused on building large scale operations, high brand equities and health credentials. Historically, baby food arms of pharmaceutical companies have been attractive acquisition targets for expanding food manufacturers, and in the future the remaining such divisions are expected to be ideal targets. Organic growth via portfolio development is focused on science-driven product innovations.

The radiation detection industry is about to see accelerated growth reasons ranging from ongoing homeland security concerns to greater concerns about safety in the nuclear power industry. Radiation equipment for both diagnostics and therapeutic applications will also proliferate as populations continue to age. Such trends will create new opportunities for the firms that make radiation detection materials of various kinds. These opportunities will present themselves not just in terms of increases in the volume of materials required, but also in terms of the type of materials. The radiation detection market is looking for materials that can provide more accurate and useful readings and also for those that can lower costs.

This report provides detailed data and analysis on consumer trends and behaviour in Thailand, with recent trends reviewed and projections made for coming years. In particular, the report highlights and discusses trends that have significantly affected the consumer landscape, including urbanisation, internet retailing and rising awareness of the benefits of health and wellness. The report also discusses the unique ways in which Thais look at themselves and how that influences consumer behaviour.

Brussels is considered the capital of Europe. The city is home to the EU Commission, as well as to NATO, and is an important financial centre. Business trips represent a significant share of tourism to the city and, as a result, arrivals particularly suffered during the economic downturn with a return to growth in 2010. The city enjoys good transportation links with Europe through rail and low-cost flights.

Verdict Research: Where Britain Shops Department Stores 2011 provides a comprehensive analysis of the shopping habits of British consumers. It presents a detailed examination of customer profiles, demographics and socio-economic trends. It explores consumer shopping habits at sector and retailer level, while historical data is also provided so trends can be analysed over a five year period.

UK Department Stores 2011: The department store channel proved to be resilient in 2010 and is forecast to grow again in 2011, despite disposable incomes coming under significant pressure from rising prices of basic commodities including food and fuel. We forecast that sales via department stores will grow by 3.9% in 2011, outpacing the whole retail sector for the third consecutive year.

Verdict Research: Growth in the non-food market is set to become more elusive for grocers as pressures increase on discretionary spending and initial gains from entering new product categories begin to wane. We highlight the key trends and drivers which will impact the channel going forward as well as providing forecasts for grocers’ sales in each of the non-food categories which they operate in.

As the e-commerce channel grows, consumers are becoming demanding with regards to delivery options and customer service. ASOS has already instigated new processes and initiatives, such as free delivery for UK customers and same day delivery. In its examination of ASOS’ approach, this brief will focuses on ASOS strong client fulfilment and customer service proposition.

The European electricals retail market has suffered in recent years due to a decline in consumer spending, although growth is expected in 2011. This report outlines the sector size across 27 countries, as well as forecasts to 2013. It also assesses the key issues faced by the sector, the main strategies being implemented and contains chapters on each of the leading electricals retailers.

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