The Spanish market for bath & shower products

Article Abstract:

A review of the Spanish retail market for bath and shower products reveals recent declines due to decreasing retail prices and increasing demand for private labels. The bath and shower sector dominates with a value share of 62.3% in 1996. However, shower gels gained greater market share over the soap sector, which declined in value by 20% from 1992-1996. Cruz Verde Legrain's Sanex dominated the fragmented market with a value share of 8.3% in 1996 while hypermarkets gained a value share of 44% in the same period as a leading distributor. The market is expected to decline by 15.9% at constant 1996 prices by year 2001.

Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Soaps, Detergents & Toiletries, Consumer goods industry, Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry

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The French market for cough & cold remedies

Article Abstract:

A market research for cough & cold remedies in France based on the 1994-1998 data revealed that the 1998 market was 2.1% higher than in 1997. The most important sector was cough and throat remedies, while the most dynamic was antihistamines. The market leader for 1998 was GNR Pharma, while other leading manufacturers include Boehringer Ingelheim France Sarl, Group UPSA and Novartis France. Cough & cold remedies were primarily sold through pharmacies. The market is expected to increase by 3.1% over the 1998 to 2003 period.

United States, Ethical Cough & Cold Combinations, Pharmaceutical industry, Statistics, Antitussive agents

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Skin care

Article Abstract:

The skin care markets in France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom have been distinguised by a significant change in distribution from pharmacies and discriminating outlets to mass market channels. Growingly advanced products available in the upper mass market are making indistinct the contrast between the mass and premium sectors and diminishing brand loyalty.

Dermatological Preparations, Skin Care Cream, United Kingdom, Italy, Europe, Germany, Dermatologic agents, Skin creams

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