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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

The Convenience Store Market in India is part of Netscribes' Consumer Goods Industry Series reports. The market will be boosted by the rising income levels coupled with changing lifestyle, resulting in increased demand for convenience shopping. The report begins with an introduction section, comprising of the description of convenience stores along with the significant focus areas for the development of the domestic convenience store market. The next section provides the global outlook of the convenience store market, mentioning the growth of convenience stores in Japan and the United States. The market overview section begins with the retail industry overview in India, including the market size and growth of the retail sector with distinct share of organized and traditional retail. It also provides a brief idea about the retail supply chain and mentions the ways in which modern retail supply chain is leading to cost reduction. This section also includes the various organized retail formats, providing a brief description and few examples of each format. This is followed by the Convenience store market in India, providing details on the domestic organized convenience store market size in terms of market value and its growth. It also mentions the necessary factors for the success of the convenience stores. Another detailed illustration about the changing shopping trend has been included. Further, the report provides a description of the major segments which attracts consumer spending and their share in the overall retail sector. Food and groceries has always been the most frequently purchased and largest selling segment in the Indian retail sector. Factors driving the growth of convenience store market in India are also explained in detail. Rising income levels coupled with growing consumerism is providing impetus to the growth in convenience store market. India is one of the most lucrative consumer markets in the world with about one sixth of the global populatio

The growth of the market is driven by factors such as the rising demand for 3D-enabled devices in consumer electronics, integration of the optical and electronic components, the use of sensing technology in gaming applications, and the growing requirement for security & surveillance systems.

The Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Transformer Market 2012-2022 A combination of ageing infrastructure, the rising use of renewable energy sources which need to be integrated into the existing grid, rising demand for electricity, a need to improve transmission efficiency and energy security, are translating into growth in the electric power transmission & distribution transformer market.

"Cyber-Security Market - Global Forecast & Trends (2012 - 2017) (Identity & Access Management, Risk & Compliance Management, Data Encryption, Data Leakage Prevention Solution, Data Recovery Solutions, UTM, Anti-Virus, IPS/IDS, Web Filtering, Fire-Wall, Vulnerability Management) Advanced Technologies, Geographical Analysis & Competitive Landscape" Cyber Security is projected to be among the fastest growing segments of the Information Technology (IT) sector in the next 3 to 5 years, with significant potential investments from companies to secure their computing environment. Cyber security providers offer systematic method to guarantee vulnerabilities and threats are blocked at each layer through application of industry compliant security products and services. The Cyber Security Market report focuses on a wide array of technology & solutions specifically used for different applications in the cyber security scenario, depending on their features and performance. The security types market is on the rise due to increased adoption of cloud computing, networks, data centers, and wireless communication devices. Whereas, the service side is driven by the need to service cyber security installations with security operations, managed security services, and consulting services. In all countries, the private sector accounts for most of the cyber security spending, with an exception of the U.S., where government spending is about equivalent to that of the private sector. Cyber Security market in 2011 was worth $63.7 billion, and is expected to grow to about $120.1 billion by 2017. It is expected to have a healthy CAGR of 11.3% from 2012 to 2017. North America, Western Europe, and APAC regions are emerging market, whereas Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and Eastern Europe regions are considered as high growth markets. In 2011, North America accounted for about 40.1% of the global revenue, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2012 to 2017. Western

We note that Tanzania's telecoms industry is one of the region's most competitive, with a host of big hitters jockeying for a share of the market. Our telecoms team forecasts that there will be more than 52 mobile phone subscribers per 100 inhabitants in 2011 and this will rise to nearly 70 by 2016. These are phenomenal numbers and the sheer manner in which mobile phones have caught on in Africa really highlights what can be achieved on the consumer side. Companies that can invest heavily in distributional infrastructure (getting your products to the final consumer is probably the greatest challenge you have to overcome) are best placed. This is a big reason why telecoms and also soft drinks have been so successful in Tanzania and indeed most of Africa. With income still low, there are potentially dynamic opportunities on offer for low-cost goods targeting the mass market in particular and Tanzania is no exception. Demand for basic essentials such as toothpaste and shampoo will grow considerably over the next few years. With internal distribution systems in terrible shape, large investment into distribution must be made. There is still very little formal leverage across much of Sub-Saharan Africa on the consumer side - retail banking penetration is tiny, which makes the takeoff in mobile banking very exciting, and formal home ownership financing is still mostly in its infancy. So much activity remains under the radar across much of the region, where the informal economy accounts for a big chunk of spending. The huge take off in cell phones over the past decade shows that if the price is right, there are huge opportunities at mass market level, where consumers are willing to embrace new brands.

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Secure Content and Threat Management market to grow at a CAGR of 8.6 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the rising number of compliance requirements. The Global Secure Content and Threat Management market has also been witnessing the increasing popularity of cloud-based security solutions. However, growing complexity of IT infrastructure could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The Global Secure Content and Threat Management Market 2011-2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Secure Content and Threat Management market industry landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

With over 20 states across the United States cutting jobs the unemployment rate has reached around 9% avg, throughout the nation. The Labor Department said Friday that 29 states added jobs in August. Unemployment rates rose in 18 states, fell in 17 and were unchanged in 15.

The market remained strong in morning trade with the Sensex surging 281.73 points or 1.07 percent to 26528.52 and the Nifty climbing 84.10 points or 1.07 percent to 7926.80 supported by broadbased buying. Market expert Ambareesh Baliga sees 7,800-7,750 as good support level for the Nifty. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, he said Nifty is unlikely to go much beyond 8,000 levels. He remains positive on cyclicals and expects them to become more attractive post any market correction. According to Baliga, the next leg of market rally will be led by cyclicals. The broader markets outperformed benchmarks with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rising 1.4 percent each. Advancing shares outnumbered declining ones by a ratio of 1544 to 380 on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The BSE Capital Goods, Realty, Metal, Banks, Healthcare, Power and Oil & Gas indices gained 1-1.7 percent. Hindalco and BHEL kept their top positions in the buying list, up 4.8 percent and 3.5 percent, respectively. Dr Reddy's Labs, Cipla, HDFC, Bank of Baroda, Ambuja Cements and PNB surged 2-2.6 percent. However, NTPC and Bajaj Auto were only losers in the Sensex 30 stocks.

The North American dermatology treatment devices market to witness growth due to advancements in technology, rising demand from the geriatric population, and increasing prevalence of skin disorders.

The aviation sector is now seeking to curb its carbon footprint by using alternative fuels. Second-generation biofuels, generally non-food raw materials of plant origin are expected to help the industry to combat climate change and ensure the long-term availability of fuel at affordable prices.

The global market for soybean industry is on the rise as new innovative food products are constantly introduced into the market. Get full report by Bharatbook.

Oral health segment on a growth drive, thanks to the rising global awareness Oral healthcare industry includes various products which are toothpaste,

Rising for the sixth consecutive session, the benchmark BSE Sensex gained over 49 points in Monday morning trade on sustained foreign capital inflows amidst hopes of more reforms by the government.

Gold gained as upbeat German sentiment data helped drive the euro higher, and as expectations for an imminent U.S. interest rate rise receded. Crude prices gained as support seen after Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies began a military operation in Yemen, including airstrikes. Natural gas dropped as market participants looked ahead to fresh weekly information on U.S. gas inventories amid expectations for a modest withdrawal Read more here- http://commodity-intraday.blogspot.in/2015/03/mcx-gold-tipsmcx-silver-tipscrude-tips.html

World Transfer Membrane Market is projected to achieve USD 187.9 million by 2023, at a CAGR of 1.5%. The most important share of this section is attributed to rising incidence of disease, allergy, and infectious diseases and siginifcant application of western blotting in clinical identification & post-treatment watching of those diseases.

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.

The Energy Drinks Category Profiles report series provides an analysis of the drivers behind category performance in the respective markets, covering for example the impact of the economic environment, rising/falling consumer disposable income levels, growing numbers of entrants and Private Label offerings etc.

The US specialty fuel additive market will rise at a healthy pace, reaching $1.6 billion by 2016. Advances will be driven by a rebound in petroleum fuel demand as the economic recovery continues to strengthen, and an increase in additive rates due to greater biofuel consumption as mandated by the federal government.

India has a large population of 1.22 Billion people and infertility in the country is rising at a rapid rate (about 30 Million couples suffer from infertility). Infertility or the inability to have children refers to a range of disorders some of which affect the male, and some the female, and contribute to childlessness in a couple.