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FMCG’s Stagnant Growth and Shopper Reaction in Vietnam
06/06/2013
Kantar Worldpanel Vietnam reported a slow-down in growth of FMCG during the latest 4 weeks up to April 21st 2013. -
Android Leads in the US, but iOS and Windows are Growing Faster
03/06/2013
Windows growth fueled by share gains among 25 to 34 year olds. -
Sony and LG Boosted by Faltering EU Economies
03/06/2013
Kantar Worldpanel ComTech shows Sony and LG making gains as consumers across Southern Europe opt for cheaper handsets.
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A key milestone for Android in China
31/05/2013
ComTech reports Urban China Smartphone penetration reached 42%, an increase of 1.2% compared to Q4 2012. -
Myth of the Less Developed Lower Tier Beauty User in China
31/05/2013
Kantar Worldpanel provides a unique understanding on the current status of beauty habits across China. -
Grocery Market Share Ireland - Challenging Times Ahead for Traditional Multiple Retailers
29/05/2013
The market is becoming increasingly tough for the traditional multiple retailers as cash-strapped shoppers continue to flock to the discount stores.
In the media
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Spaniards leading seafood consumption in Europe
17/06/2013
Spanish households lead the European average annual fish consumption, according to the data presented at the XIV Seafood Universe Conference, organized by the Spanish Association of Commercial Coding (AECOC) in Barcelona.
Article from FIS Spain
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M&S slows decline in clothing sales
17/06/2013
Clothing performance has improved at Marks and Spencer in recent weeks, as the retailer battles to revive its sales of women’s wear.
However, analysts questioned whether the uptick would be enough to generate the first increase in sales of clothing from M&S stores open at least a year for two years when it updates on trading next month.
Article from Financial Times
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Peru’s middle class doubles in 8 years
11/06/2013
A study by the Interamerican Development Bank(BID) revealed that Peru’s middle class doubled from 2005 to 2011. According to the study, now seven out of 10 Peruvians belong to the middle class.
Article from Peru this Week
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Apple Unveils iOS 7 For Fall, New MacBook Air Models
11/06/2013
Apple launched a major redesign and upgrade of its mobile OS for iPhones and iPads in the face of growing competition from competitors such as Samsung.
The new iOS will be available in the fall for the iPhone 4 and later for the iPad 2, iPad Mini and the fifth-generation iPod Touch.Article from Twice
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Sales of fresh burgers return to growth as consumers stay wary of frozen
10/06/2013
Sales of fresh burgers have returned to growth four months on from the horsemeat scandal, aided by good weather and consumer concern over frozen burgers.
Article from The Grocer
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Windows Phones Gain Some Traction on Verizon Wireless
07/06/2013
There is hope yet for Windows Phone, the smartphone operating system that could. Microsoft’s mobile operating system, first introduced in 2010, has barely gained any traction on its own home turf, the United States. And it has only had moderate success overseas. But a new report suggests that Windows Phone may finally be gaining some momentum in the United States.
Article from Bits (The New York Times Blog)
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