São Paulo is and will continue to be a “must visit” destination in Brazil due to its wide variety of attractions and cultural diversity. Always referred to as a business destination, the city reinvented itself and is now starting to see stronger results for leisure arrivals. Not surprisingly, ... Views: 621
In 2010, incontinence products had a status as not first necessity ones and thus belonged to those which were possible for consumers to economise upon. The category continued its downward movement begun in 2009. Volume sales dropped by 17% to comprise 25 million units of incontinence products ... Views: 727
This Euromonitor market report provides market trend and market growth analysis of the Ready Meals industry in Russia. With this market report, you’ll be able to explore in detail the changing shape and potential of the industry. You will now be able to plan and build strategy on real industry ... Views: 724
Oral care recorded current retail value growth of 1% in 2010 – a major improvement upon the 3% decline in sales recorded in 2009. The increase in sales was mainly stimulated by strong promotional activities throughout the year. As a result of the economic downturn, consumers reduced purchases of ... Views: 708
The second largest British bank by assets, Barclays Bank operates primarily in Western Europe, Africa and North America and offers investment and retail banking services. Traditionally known as a technologically innovative retail bank, the promotion of the investment banking division president ... Views: 743
Macedonian consumers perceive sets/kits mainly as convenient gifts or as a set of products with more affordable pricing, compared with the purchase of individual products. However, not many manufacturers offer sets/kits in a consistent manner and these products have increased presence during ... Views: 548
Sun care recorded dramatic current retail value growth of 9% in 2010. Sun care sales tend to be highly seasonable in Denmark and the particularly warm and sunny summer in 2010 benefited sales within the area. Sun protection performed especially well, with current retail value sales increasing by ... Views: 625
Shiseido is a Japanese giant in beauty and personal care. This profile evaluates the company's performance over 2009-2010, analyses its new strategy in geographic expansion given the difficult domestic environment by looking at the company's new product portfolios and distribution channels, as ... Views: 1048
The major trend in 2010 was the emergence of discount brands with a professional/salon hair care format and design. Two brands, first Syoss at the end of 2009 and then Franck Provost in June 2010, put a foothold shampoos and conditioners with large containers (500ml and 750ml) at discount ... Views: 1250
The Brazilian market for fragrance ingredients in hair care is expected to grow to 2,163 tonnes by 2013, of which shampoos and conditioners are expected to be responsible for 89%. Fruity floral aromas that reflect natural essences of native, vitamin-rich fruit are expected to be popular as ... Views: 749
A healthy growth of the unit prices helped to keep the value sales growing – the growth of 3% more than anything resulted from the positive sales of products within higher price bands. Consumers were trading up from the low-cost variants to products in the higher price bands. The value growth ... Views: 622
Given that the crossover of mainstream mass brands in men’s grooming products is not frequent (every two or three years), one of the most important events in 2010 was the entrance of Dove in men’s bath and shower, with Dove Men + Care. As Dove is a key player in bath and shower, this launch had ... Views: 614
Value sales of calming and sleeping products grow by 6% to reach R18 million in 2010, which is slightly higher than the CAGR for the review period. The growth in the number of people working irregular hours is also contributing towards the number of people suffering from sleeping disorders. For ... Views: 587
The entire analgesics category is the largest in value terms, and one of the most dynamic in Nigeria’s consumer health industry. Reasons for growth include easy accessibility of the products, the use of many products to treat multiple ailments, and intense advertising for leading brands such as ... Views: 819