Group items tagged

Participation in leisure activities has grown in importance since the industrial revolution in Great Britain, which had a significant impact on culture, not to mention social and economic conditions. Since then, working conditions have improved dramatically within the UK, while working hours have reduced, thus allowing people to set aside more time for leisure activities.   This report will discuss leisure activities as defined and categorised by National Statistics' Classification of Individual Consumption by Purpose (COICOP) system. Using this system, the market has been divided into six main categories, including audio-visual, photographic and information-processing equipment; other major durables for recreation and culture; other recreational items and equipment, gardens and pets; recreational and cultural services; newspapers books and stationery; and restaurants, cafés, etc.   According to Key Note estimates, as based on figures from National Statistics, consumer expenditure on leisure activities stood at £172.35bn in 2011 (in terms of current prices), up by 3% from the previous year. Although the recession had some effect on leisure expenditure in 2009, when it fell by 4.2%, it has since continued to grow, with the recreational and cultural services and restaurants, cafés, etc. sectors observing the strongest growth in both 2010 and 2011. This is likely to continue in 2012, when London plays host to the Olympic Games, thus providing a significant boost to travel and tourism within the capital city. Furthermore, the large investment that has been allocated towards the Statford area of London in preparation for the Olympics should have a legacy effect on tourism within the locality.   Another area of the industry that is likely to do well if the economic recovery should continue is the audio-visual, photographic and information-processing equipment sector. The popularity of entertainment technology has increased substantially over the past decade, boost

"Oil and Gas Capital Expenditure Outlook, 2012" is the latest report from industry analysis specialists, GlobalData, which provides an outlook of the oil and gas sector's capital expenditure for 2012. The report contains a detailed analysis of the current and future capital expenditure of the various types of oil and gas companies - national oil companies, integrated and independent oil and gas companies. It also provides a detailed analysis and information on the capital expenditure across the entire oil and gas value chain globally.

Oil and Gas Investment Expenses Perspective, 2012" is the newest review from market research professionals, GlobalData, which provides an outlook of the oil and gas sector's capital investment for 2012.

NEW report style with enhanced analysis and speed-read summaries of key points throughout Murray Dormer, lead author of the report, commented that, "Capital expenditure of $169 billion is forecast in the next five years following a decline from 2009 to 2011. The decline was due to the onset of the global recession, as well as a number of facilities coming onstream or entering the final stages of construction. Overall, Capex will recover through the forecast period as a number of new projects enter the early construction phases. Increasing economic growth and demand for gas-fired power generation will see many regions increase their LNG consumption. This will be particularly important in the emerging economies of China and India. Liquefaction terminals are set to dominate project expenditure with a number of new players emerging in the export market including Angola, Canada and Papua New Guinea."

Analysis of opinions drawn from leading mining industry executives.Analysis on how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices in the mining industry are set to change in 2011-2012. Analysis on spending plans, budget allocations, challenges and investment opportunities of purchase decision makers. This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading mining industry executives. It analyzes how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the mining industry in 2012-13. This report gives you access to the category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size.

Analysis of opinions drawn from leading oil and gas industry executives. Analysis on how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices in the oil and gas industry are set to change in 2011-2012.Analysis on spending plans, budget allocations, challenges and investment opportunities of purchase decision makers. This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading oil and gas industry executives. It analyzes how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the oil and gas industry in 2012-13. This report gives you access to the category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size.

Analysis of opinions drawn from leading power industry executives. Analysis on how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices in the power industry are set to change in 2011-2012.Analysis on spending plans, budget allocations, challenges and investment opportunities of purchase decision makers. This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading power industry executives. It analyzes how procurement expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the power industry in 2012-13. This report gives you access to the category-level spending outlooks, budgets, supplier selection criteria, business challenges and investment opportunities for leading purchase decision makers. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size.

This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading oil and gas industry executives. It analyzes the changing procurement behaviour and strategies of the companies in the oil and gas industry. The report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and e-procurement. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by region, company type and size. The opinions and forward looking statements of 279 industry executives have been captured in our in-depth survey, of which 24% represent Director and C-level respondents. The research is based on primary survey research conducted by ICD Research accessing its B2B panels comprised of senior purchase decision makers and leading supplier organizations. The geographical scope of the research is global - drawing on the activity and expectations of leading industry players across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Middle East. This report covers data and analysis on buyer expenditure, procurement and industry developments. In the report buyers identify what suppliers need to do to maintain their business and the key actions being taken by industry players to overcome the leading business threats. The report examines current practices and provides future expectations for the industry over the next 12-24 months.

The Uganda Telecommunications Report features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s independent industry forecasts on the future strength of Uganda's ICT market, covering the fixed-line, mobile and internet segments and analyses latest regulatory developments and corporate news, including investment activity, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships. Leading operators and manufacturers are fully profiled, highlighting their quarterly financial performance, capital expenditure plans and latest contracts. BMI's Uganda Telecommunications Report provides industry professionals and researchers, operators, equipment suppliers and vendors, corporate and financial services analysts and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the telecoms industry in Uganda.

India air purifiers market stood at projected to grow at a CAGR of over 33%, in value terms, during 2017-2022, on the back of expanding urbanization and rising expenditure on lifestyle products along with growing awareness regarding harmful effects of air pollution.

Indian Customers Kindly Click Here "Consumer is the King" The Indian Retail industry has grown at a CAGR of 14.6% for the period FY07-12(p). The said growth can be attributed to the growing Indian economy, increase in Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) and the change in consumption pattern of the Indian populace.

US demand for gaskets and seals is forecast to increase at a 4.6 percent annual rate to $9.6 billion in 2016. Rebounds in construction expenditures and motor vehicle production, as well as the positive outlooks for capital spending and machinery shipments, will benefit gasket and seal manufacturers.

The report includes the pharmaceutical and health products Slovakia Business Monitor International (BMI) of '5 and 10 years for products and estimates of health expenditure and imports and exports,

ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC : MARKET INSIGHT Changing lifestyles alter consumer preferences Focus on premium brands maintains value sales Wine gains share from beer and spirits Impact of the global financial crisis on Czech alcoholic drinks New consumer trends maintain positive value sales despite stagnant volume sales Low alcohol beer sales grow at record pace Refined tastes of Czech consumers boost sales of premium spirits Table 1 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2003-2008 Table 2 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: Total Volume 2003-2008 Table 3 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: Total Value 2003-2008 Table 4 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: % Total Volume Growth 2003-2008 Table 5 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: % Total Value Growth 2003-2008 Table 6 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Volume 2008 Table 7 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: Value 2008 Table 8 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Volume 2008 Table 9 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector by On-trade vs Off-trade Split: % Value 2008 Table 10 Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks by Global Brand Owner 2004-2007 Table 11 Off-trade Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Distribution Format: % Value Analysis 2008 Table 12 Off-trade Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector and Distribution Format: % Volume Analysis 2008 Table 13 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: Total Volume 2008-2013 Table 14 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: Total Value 2008-2013 Table 15 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: % Total Volume Growth 2008-2013 Table 16 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Sector: % Total Value Growth 2008-2013 Table 17 Taxation and Duty Levies on Alcoholic Drinks 2008 Table 18 Typical Wholesaler and Retailer Off-trade Mark-ups by Selected Sectors 2008 Table 19 Selling Margin of a Typical Beer Brand 2008 - Gambrinus 10% Table 20 Selling Margin of a Typical Dome

Croatia Pharmaceuticals and Health Report provides Business Monitor International (BMI) of '5 and 10 years for drugs and estimates of health expenditure and imports and exports, with a focus on the prospects for growth for the prescription, OTC, patented drugs and generics market segments.