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ANALYSE-Résultats-La Bourse va scruter les signes de récession

Pas de grosses surprises attendues des résultats du T4Les consensus 2011 et 2012 ont été fortement revus enbaisseMais des réactions ponctuelles violentes ne sont pas àexclure Read More | View Original Article

Tokyo, la ville aux loyers les plus élevés du monde

En Europe, c'est Londres, qui présente les prix locatifs les plus hauts, loin devant Paris où les loyers ont pourtant continué de grimper, selon une étude d'ECA International. Read More | View Original Article

Emirates offers up to 30% discounts on top routes

Dubai airline launches knockdown prices on routes including London, Mumbai, Karachi Read More | View Original Article

Top 1000 Optics (Asia)

This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Asia Optics. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 companies included is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page per company analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation. Read More | View Original Article

In-Car Entertainment in Italy

In-car navigation led all other categories in in-car entertainment in 2010, but confirmed the declining trend of 2009. Other products in this category are facing competition from both car makers, which increasingly offer cars with improved speakers and CD players, and other consumer electronics categories, such as portable media players and mobile phones. Euromonitor International's In-Car Entertainment in Italy report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the in-home, portable and in-car consumer electronics products markets at a national level. Read More | View Original Article

Men's Underwear, Nightwear and Swimwear in Saudi Arabia

Sales began to recover once more in 2010 following a sharp decline in 2009. Sales dropped by 6% in volume terms and 4% in current value terms in 2009 over the previous year, as economic concerns encouraged consumers to economise by buying these products less frequently. However, the recovery seen in 2010 was only partial, with a rise of 1% in volume terms and 3% in current value terms. Read More | View Original Article

Bourses-Alcatel, Adecco, les plus vendues à découvert-Data Explorers

Les actions de l'équipementier des télécoms Alcatel-Lucent, du groupe de travail temporaire Adecco et de Publicis sont les plus vendues à découvert en Europe, selon les données de Data Explorers. Read More | View Original Article

Coca-Cola profit drops

Despite profit drop, earnings beat expectations. 7 Feb 2012 8:49 AM Read More | View Original Article

Leclerc-Les ventes ont pris 5,5%, la part de marché a atteint 18%

Leclerc, qui a vu son chiffre d'affaires progresser de 5,5% (hors essence) en France en 2011 et sa part de marché augmenter de 0,6 point à 18%, anticipe une nouvelle hausse de ses ventes en 2012, de l'ordre de 4%. Read More | View Original Article

Top 600 Optics (China)

This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the China Optics. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 600 companies included is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page per company analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation. Read More | View Original Article

Small Cooking Appliances in Brazil

The improvement in purchasing power amongst all income groups was very positive for manufacturers investing in categories within small cooking appliances which have low household penetration or were previously considered superfluous due to their high unit prices. As a result, an outstanding performance was seen by electric grills, toasters, coffee machines and deep fat fryers over the review period, and new players entered these categories. Read More | View Original Article

Microwaves in Brazil

Microwaves continued to see double-digit growth in 2011, due to low household penetration (37%) and the growing demand for convenient products to prepare or heat meals. The growing number of households with single people, which increased by 13% over the review period, also attracted the attention of manufacturers, which introduced microwaves with smaller capacity (17 and 18 litres) to cater for this niche. Whirlpool, LG Electronics de São Paulo and Electrolux do Brasil were the companies which. Read More | View Original Article

Top 100 Vending Machine Manufacturers (Global)

This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the GlobalVending Machine Manufacturers. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 100 companies included is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page per company analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation. Read More | View Original Article

Vending in Denmark

Sales of vending decreased by less than 1% in current value terms in 2011 to DKK502 million. The negative economic climate limited consumption in the vending channel and increased cautiousness in terms of consumer behaviour. Due to increased price sensitivity, consumers compared prices more and more often and opted to purchase the products they needed in stores, instead of spending more in the vending channel, where average prices are slightly higher. Read More | View Original Article

Cat Food in Ukraine

Various sources suggest the Ukrainian capital has a cat population of at least one million animals; Euromonitor International estimates the country's total cat population to be around nine million animals in 2011 with slow but steady growth. One of the reasons for this growth is the further development of pet shops (however, they do not concentrate solely on cat care, as popular dog products are also presented). Typically, Ukrainians decide to buy pet food when performing other household. Read More | View Original Article

Leisure and Personal Goods Specialist Retailers in Denmark

Leisure and personal good specialist retailers saw sales decline by 4% in current value terms in 2011. The continued negative economic environment and increased competition from other retailing channel formats resulted in declining sales. The economic recession made consumers price sensitive and saw them thinking twice before making a purchase. Read More | View Original Article

Major Household Appliance Manufacturing in the US: IBISWorld Industry Report

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing household-type cooking appliances, household-type laundry equipment, household-type refrigerators, upright and chest freezers, and other electrical and non-electrical major household-type appliances, such as dishwashers, water heaters, and garbage disposal units. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares. Read More | View Original Article

Top 150 Household Refrigerators & Freezers (Asia)

This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Asia Household Refrigerators & Freezers. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 150 companies included is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page per company analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation. Read More | View Original Article

Pet Food – Switzerland: a snapshot (2011)

Pet Food in Switzerland by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2011. This market covers packaged, prepared dry and wet food specifically for cats and dogs. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Read More | View Original Article

Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers in Greece

Health and beauty specialist retailers is one of the channels that appeared to be less impacted by the financial meltdown, being the best performing non-grocery store-based retailing category. Consumers made cutbacks in many areas of their budgets, but tended to focus on cutting back on big-ticket items before considering cutting back on cheaper items. Euromonitor International's Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers in Greece report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. Read More | View Original Article

Bahrain's Venture Capital Bank, Bank Alkhair acquire 65% stake in Goknur

BAHRAIN. The equity stake in leading Turkish food producer has been placed with investors in the GCC region. Read More | View Original Article

Retail Tissue in Saudi Arabia

There was growing polarisation within retail tissue at the end of the review period. Many consumers sought to economise when buying these products, with this trend encouraged by the widening distribution of economy bulk packs and lower-priced imports. Within toilet paper, economy toilet paper for example gained share from standard toilet paper in 2010 over the previous year, seeing current value growth of 12% and 1% respectively. Read More | View Original Article

Men's Outerwear in Saudi Arabia

Men's wardrobes became increasingly mixed during the review period, with men increasingly owning a range of western clothing alongside their more traditional thobes. A growing number of men began to wear western clothing while relaxing at home or on informal occasions, while continuing to wear traditional clothing for formal occasions and for work. This trend supported strong volume growth in product areas including shorts and trousers, jackets and coats and shirts. Read More | View Original Article

Household Refrigerator and Freezer Manufacturing in China: IBISWorld Industry Report

Household Refrigerator and Freezer Manufacturing in China This industry includes companies that manufacture household refrigerators, freezers and deep-freezers. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares. Read More | View Original Article

Allemagne-IG Metall réclame une hausse des salaires de 6,5%

Le syndicat allemand IG Metall a annoncé mardi qu'il réclamerait une hausse annuelle des salaires pouvant aller jusqu'à 6,5% pour les salariés du secteur manufacturier lors des prochaines négociations salariales. Read More | View Original Article

Ulovlig Bilka i Field's bygger om

Den store Bilka-OneStop i Field's i Ørestad skal bygges om, fordi lokalplanens afsnit om et stormagasin i indkøbscentret ikke skulle være godkendt. Photos: Marie Hald Read More | View Original Article

Toyota relève sa prévision de résultat pour l'exercice

Anticipe désormais 270 milliards de yens pour 2011-2012Résultat opérationnel en hausse de 51% au T3 2011-2012Toujours pas de retour à la normale en ThaïlandeLa force du yen pèse sur les exportations du groupe (Actualisé avec nouveau lead, précisions, objectif en Chine,Bourse) Read More | View Original Article

Allemagne/Indicateurs-Chute de la production industrielle en décembre

Les derniers indicateurs macro-économiques allemands : * PRODUCTION INDUSTRIELLE EN BAISSE PLUS MARQUEE QUE PRÉVU 7 février - La production industrielle de la première puissance économique de la zone euro a reculé nettement plus que prévu en décembre, mais le ministère de l'Economie a estimé que la... Read More | View Original Article

Faldende købelyst kan koste IC Companys dyrt

Reagerer resten af verden som østeuropæerne og holder krampagtigt fast i sparepengene, kan det koste tøjkoncernen et tocifret millionbeløb. Photos: Liselotte Sabroe Read More | View Original Article