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Mercedes should go west in pursuit of Chinese growth

Mercedes' performance in China during Q1 2013 fell behind its German rivals, with sales down by 12.0%. In contrast, Audi and BMW saw growth of 14.0% and 7.5%, respectively, in the same period. Mercedes' slump in sales stems from a lack of dealerships, but it has responded by revisiting its plan for the rest of 2013 and now intends to open 75 new sites this year instead of the original 50.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Apr 2013
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Packaging Innovation of the Month: sustainable and consumer-friendly

Sustainability and a reduction in the use of plastics-based materials continue to grow in importance on the packaging agenda, and Japan's highly sophisticated packaging industry has often been a major innovator in developments within this field. Indeed, this month's top packaging innovation accolade goes to Yamasa Shoyu's new pack format for its Sendo no Itteki soy sauce brand.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Apr 2013
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Investment choice drives South Africans offshore

According to Datamonitor's 2012 Global Wealth Managers Survey, HNW individuals offshore wealth because of better investment options available overseas. The UK is the primary booking center for offshore wealth. This is not surprising considering the diverse range of products and services available in advanced financial centers such as London.

Published By Datamonitor
26 Apr 2013
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Home insurance rates damp despite floods

Home insurance rates are falling according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index, despite a worsening claims environment in the market. This news further challenges claims that significant rate increases will be seen in this space.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Unfounded fears for UK gas security - storage is not the only answer

Recent UK gas price spikes largely reflected high demand resulting from cold weather. Datamonitor agrees with the DECC's and Ofgem's opinion that the UK gas market is functioning well and has adequate import and storage capacity. Clearly supply must be available to meet demand, but investment in gas storage capacity is just one solution to the problem.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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TSB future bright despite Verde collapse

The collapse of Project Verde has led to Lloyds looking to float the branches under the TSB brand. The prospects of a standalone TSB brand are positive, as it is a profitable business that will enter the market with scale.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Fiat will rely on new Maserati model to boost sales

Maserati's parent company, Fiat, is marketing the brand's new Ghibli model as an executive sedan, with hopes of challenging the likes of the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, and Mercedes E Class. The new model will be in direct competition with some of the segment's biggest names, but competitive pricing and a high performance will ensure that it sells well, particularly in response to demand from China.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Eni takes on GDF Suez in French retail gas

GDF Suez still dominates the French retail gas market but will have to work harder to retain its residential customers, faced with competition from Eni among others.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Lloyds deal failure leaves Co-Op battered

The sale of 632 Lloyds Banking Group branches to The Co-operative Bank has collapsed. The Co-operative had to sell off several businesses to raise funds to meet capital requirements ahead of the purchase, meaning that it is now considerably weaker than before. As a result, competition in the banking sector has been reduced, and the dominance of established banks remains as strong as ever.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Amazon mobile payments: secure but not convenient

Amazon appears to be contemplating a bold move into mobile payments, with prospective plans to develop an anonymous mobile payments service. By putting information privacy at the heart of the service, Amazon stands to tap into a lucrative opportunity, with strong evidence to suggest that mobile wallet security is still a major concern for many consumers.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013

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