Several categories in the UK office products market are showing positive trends, according to data compiled by research firm GfK. Total writing instruments (TWI) declined by seven per cent in volume sales but sales value only declined by ...
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During the 1st Denim Premiere Vision Asia show, that it is being held in Shanghai on 23nd and 24th October, Jeanologia, the world leader in garment finishing with sustainable processes, will be presenting its innovative production model to ...
Retail sales of the total printing market have increased marginally in the three months to June compared to the corresponding period last year, according to newly-released data from research firm GfK. Just over 54,000 laser and LED ...
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Apple's iPhone 4s remains the most popular smartphone in the UK, but is losing ground to rival devices from Samsung and Google's Android operating system market figures show. While sales of the iPhone 4s accounted for 25% of smartphone ...
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IBM announced it will build a powerful, new multi-channel, eCommerce engine for C&A. In the future, C&A wants to make even better use of the upward trend in online apparel sales with double digit growth rates during the last years. A ...
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The latest GfK retail data shows that as the temperature in China begins to rise, so does the demand for power tools. As the industry enters its usual "hot season”, sales units are experiencing positive increases – in March ...
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In 2011, the German Power Tools market experienced mixed results. While there was a significant increase in sales value, volume saw a minor decline of 1.4% against 2010. This differing development was heavily influenced by increasing price ...
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The sales of LED ceilling lights have boomed from the aftermath of the Great East Japan earthquake, with energy efficient appliances performing particularly well. According to GfK, LED ceiling lights have seen a remarkable increase, with ...
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Global demand for indoor LED lighting is expected to take off in 2012, with retail prices for LED light bulbs to replace 40W incandescent bulbs expected to drop from an average of US$22 at the end of 2011 to US$10 in the Asia market in the ...
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The French gardening industry has experienced exceptional results so far this year. Spring 2011, which was the warmest and driest of the last 50 years, has boosted all garden segments and the overall market increased both in volume and ...
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Although the DIY market is developing relatively well in Europe, the total European sales value for Powered Gardening tools has been in continuous decline for the past few years. The following analysis from GfK Retail and Technology is ...
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