Global Personal Care Appliances Market to Reach 515.58 Million Units...

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 11, 2011

With consumers becoming increasingly conscious about their health and looks, several personal care appliances have become a part of their routine life. Hair dryers and curling irons are well accepted in the market, while massagers, trimmers, and electric toothbrushes are fast gaining popularity, worldwide. Hair clippers, hair setters, and shaving systems with technologically advanced features are penetrating the market with a full swing. Innovation is boosting demand for hair care appliances. Advanced hair care systems featuring more add-ons than ever before are increasingly being favored. Hair care appliances blended with innovative features to provide extra sensitive hair care experiences are being introduced into the market. In the dryers segment, the trend favored more powerful dryers and those with more value added features.

After visualizing tremendous growth potential in oral care segment, many companies began foraying the market with innovative products. Greater efficiency and economical prices made electric toothbrushes a better option against other oral care products. Western Europe has been a major contributor to the strong global performance and demand for oral care appliances is also strong in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Eastern Europe. One of the major challenges faced by companies active in the global oral care sector is the high market penetration. In order to avoid commoditization of products, manufacturers are coming out with new and effective methods to distinguish and single out their brands and to carve out new niches within existing markets. With regard to hair removal products, rising consumer awareness is compelling manufacturers to design and develop new razor products that meet the wide-ranging shaving demands of male consumers. Changing trends in facial hairstyles, have had a significant impact on the market for beard and mustache trimmers. The younger generation’s preference for shorter hair, has led to a boom in the market for trimmers.

A handful of well-known brands dominate various segments of personal care electrics market. The influx of low-cost, low-end products in the oral care category has affected market dynamics. Rapid innovations in the power-assisted technology have allowed manufacturers to develop differentiated products, in terms of innovation, and pricing. Since the beginning of the decade and until 2008, the market traversed on a steadily increasing growth path, enabled by these factors. Even during the global economic recession the market continued to grow, albeit at a slower pace, and as world economies revived, it witnessed the quickest rebound and fell back on track in 2010 with pre-crisis level growth rates. As opposed to the developed western markets, fast emerging economies in Asia-Pacific and Latin America are poised for overall fastest growth in the next few years. Consumers trading down to low-priced alternatives and increase in sales of private label products were few notable recession induced trends in the personal care appliances market. However, ignoring the trend that has been gaining momentum, manufacturers continued to innovate and flood the market with higher-end products maintaining that consumers are not price sensitive.

Europe, powered by strong demand from markets such as Germany, UK, France and Eastern European countries is positioned as the single largest regional market for personal care appliances, as stated by the new research report on Personal Care Appliances. The US and Asia-Pacific (inclusive of Japan) trail behind as the other major markets for personal care appliances in terms of sheer size. The Asia-Pacific market is also significant in that it is forecast to surge ahead at the fastest CAGR of 4.0% through 2015. By product group, the Hair Care Appliances dominates the market, garnering a lion's share, supported by sustained demand for hair dryers and curling irons. However, with respect to growth pace over the assessment period, the Oral Care Appliances product group is projected to take the lead, expanding at the overall fastest compounded growth annually for 2007-2015.

Key participants profiled in the report include Colgate-Palmolive, GABA GmbH, Conair Corp, Helen of Troy L.P, HoMedics Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Lion Corp, Panasonic Corporation, Royal Philips Electronics NV, Norelco Consumer Products Company, Procter & Gamble, Braun GmbH, Remington Products Company, Russell Hobbs Inc., Sanyo Electric Company Limited, Groupe SEB, Waterpik Technologies Inc, and Wahl Clipper Corporation.

The research report titled “Personal Care Appliances: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, industry and product overview, product innovations, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for major geographic markets such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East. Market analytics are provided in volume (units) terms for product groups/segments including Hair Care Appliances (Curling Brushes, Curling Irons, Hair Clippers, Hair Dryers, and Hair Setters), Oral Care Appliances (Electric Toothbrushes, Oral Irrigators, and Plaque Removers), Hair Removal Appliances (Men’s Shavers, Women’s Shavers, Epilators, and Trimmers (Beard & Mustache), and Other Personal Care Appliances such as Heating Pads, Whirlpool Baths (Portable), and Massagers.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www.strategyr.com/Personal_Care_Appliances_Market_Report.asp.

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St. Croix historic Buccaneer Resort completes $ 5 million Makeover...

St. Croix, U.S.VI. (PRWEB) January 19, 2011

St. Croix Buccaneer resort has completed a makeover of $ 5 million in two years of its 138 rooms, spa, dining rooms and lobby, continuing the tradition of balancing the modern luxury with its 400 years heritage resort. Renewal also includes "Renewal fees" published rates offering savings of 20%.

Seaside Buccaneer, his signature pink big house roots and some of its stone structures, including a restored sugar mill dating from the 17TH century and the story of the island's history less seven flags of becoming an American territory in 1917. In the 18th century, the estate was the home of Alexander Hamilton, hero of the war of independence and first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Today the Buccaneer is known as the Caribbean historic resource and is a member of historic hotels of America, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Renewal renews every aspect of the resort, giving guest rooms mahogany furniture, panel, plush bedding, television designers curtains and upholstery and elegant and new baths using marble, glass and wood.

Renovation highlights five family cabins reserved for the exclusive use of families of up to five people. Designed to appeal to children and parents, the cabins have room kids' twin plus a nest and wall hand painted with fish and mermaids by the famous St. Croix Elizabeth Picard muralist. Feature rooms for children and parents with DVDs. flat screen televisions main rooms have seats of large window that double as beds and reading corners. Each Chalet has a spacious lawn, patio and large Windows framing views of the sea Caribbean.

Hideaway Spa crowns the renovation project with a complete renovation which created a new body and massage room. The spa is decorated with marble, soft pillows rattan sofas floors and lives of tropical foliage. Guests relax in an atmosphere of serene tones land, soothing water and aromatherapy scents and await your choice from an extensive menu of massages, treatment wrap and polishes the body. Body treatments can be paired with manicures, pedicures, hair services and facials in a variety of half-day and full day spa experiences.

Renewal extends even to winter rates. The Buccaneer offers "Renewal fees" that offer 20% savings from the published rates. From 22 January to May 2, prices range from $310 to $740. Rates are based on the location of the rooms in the estate of 340 hectares from the Hill of big House to the beach, all offer terraces or balconies overlooking the sea and the island.

Prices include a lavish buffet every morning; daily children's camp for children from 4 to 12 years, introduction to scuba diving, snorkel and kayak, free wireless internet access water toys on the beach, twice daily maid service, daily entertainment and activities and more. Rates are per room, single or double and do not include tax of 8% and 10% tax on energy. Passports are not required for U.S. citizens traveling to the U.S.V.I.

Located at the eastern end of Santa Cruz, less than one unit of five minutes from the historic city of Christiansted, 340 tropical acres of the Buccaneer feature golf course of 18 holes, eight tennis courts, three beaches, a water sports center, a trail of nature and suitability of two miles, gym, spa, three restaurants, boutique designer and shopping arcade and other amenities.

For hotel and air and hotel reservations, visit http://www.thebuccaneer.com. Hotel reservations can also be made by calling the resort directly at 800-255-3881.

Historical highlights, modern features

The Buccaneers history dates back to 1653, when the Malta Knights built a Manor House and tobacco and planting of Indigo online today. A mill of sugar dating from the beginning of 1700 is located near the entrance and is a favorite place for weddings.

First Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton U.S. spent a brief part of his childhood in a House on the site of the current Buccaneer.

In 1947, local cross Douglas and Rachel Armstrong: Douglas Armstrong family had been on the island for generations - opened the Buccaneer as one of the first hotels in the Caribbean where the rich and well-known first experience unique tempo and magnificent climate of the West Indies. First guests included Hollywood celebrities, as Helen Hayes, Charles MacArthur and Maureen O'Hara, physicist Robert Oppenheimer, singer of Opera Marian Anderson, designer Anne Klein and poet Nikki Giovanni. Today, the granddaughter of founders Douglas and Elizabeth Armstrong, Rachel Armstrong is the third generation of his family to own and manage the resort.

Guests in the early days were the privilege of enjoying filtered windows, hot water and private bathrooms.
Now guests, including the late Michael Jackson, Kathleen Turner, President Jimmy Carter, Bill o ' Reilly for and Morgan Freeman, enjoying luxuries as designers of Indian Occidentales-estilo furniture, marble and floors of stones, open door large balconies and modern bathrooms with granite counters, whirlpool tubs and locker rooms. Thoughtful amenities include screen televisions flat, refrigerators, coffee makers and coffee, fresh ice and water twice a day and fresh flowers.

Parts of the bridge, bath of Sun and dancing to the sound of bands "scratch" provides excitement in the old days.
Today, resort guests can choose a respite of solitude and serenity or Active holiday in a paradise in the open air. Guests can start the day with a rejuvenating morning yoga stretch on the beach or a botanical nature walk led by the owner of the resort and then relax in one of three or two pools beaches, cooled by breezes aroma of jasmine.

Visitors on the go find no shortage of adventure outdoors at your door. Without leaving the Buccaneer, guests can pursue swimming, diving, golf, tennis and work-outs to a nature trail of fitness.

The new Hideaway Spa mima guests with therapeutic massages, facial treatments for rejuvenation, aromatherapy healing treatments and purifying the body contains, as well as manicures, pedicures and hair salon services.

Nearby diversions include snorkeling in underwater Buck Island National Monument, kayaking and birding in the Park of the River salt and self-guided driving tours of St. Croix heritage trail.

Most of the guests ends the day with a dinner in the candle light in the terrace resort restaurant, offering continental cuisine and fine of West Indies, sweeping views of breathtaking sunsets of Santa Cruz and lights blink of nearby Christiansted. More casual dining, the Mermaid and cave Grill offer fares from side of the pool and beach.

The Buccaneer is a firmly rooted in Caribbean, soil with timeless grace and charm of his legacy with privileges.

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Grain global integer and market of high fiber foods for $ 24 million to reach...

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San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 04, 2011

Rising consumer awareness about the dietary significance of whole grain and high fiber foods is one of the major factors contributing to higher consumption of such foods. With several studies corroborating the harmful impact of diets involving high proportion of processed foods, consumers are awakening to the need for healthy food into their daily diet. There is progressively increasing consumer awareness about adoption of wholesome and healthy food habits to promote digestive and cardiovascular health in dire necessity in today's extremely hectic lifestyle. The shift in consumer perception and trends can be attributed to greater investments towards consumer education, promotional activities and availability of products with improved intense tastes and flavors.

The release of the new Dietary Guidelines in the US, as well as the MyPyramid food guidance system are expected to push up the sales of healthy food products, particularly those involving whole grains. The impact of these specifications is not just limited to the US, but is expected to significantly alter the consumption trends across the world. About 100 million Americans suffer from borderline or high cholesterol levels, further enhancing the significance of cholesterol lowering diet involving whole grain and fiber. The significance of healthy foods is gaining momentum, with growing health concerns pertaining to childhood obesity, geriatric nutrition and diabetes. The trend has compelled manufacturers to develop new and innovative products to keep pace with the burgeoning demand for such foods. Though both whole grains and fibers are vital for ensuring optimal health benefits for human beings, whole grains are being featured extensively as they are also abundant in fiber content. Lately, consumers have shown preference for natural panaderías and sandwiches comprising vitamins, whole grains and fiber.

Cereals tend to be the predominant choice of breakfast in the US, UK and Australia. In these countries, the market is highly competitive with higher levels of expenditure on product promotions. About 35% of the global cereal product launches in the year 2009 claimed to be functional cereal with health benefits. Usage of whole grains and reduction of fat and sugar levels were some of the most popular claims in the new products rolled out during the year. Similarly, the inclusion of fruits in cereal was another widely prevalent trend, aiming to give a healthier image makeover to cereal. Despite decreased popularity of organic products in the US and Europe, new product launches in the category were apparently unaffected. New organic product launches in the cereal segment, doubled between the years 2007 and 2009. Blended flours are gaining popularity among consumers wishing to eat whole grains but averse to the taste, flavor and texture of whole grain flour or products.

There was marginal impact of the economic slowdown on global whole grain and high fiber foods market. The overall market experienced slower growth rates during 2008 and 2009 compared to 2007. Bread to baked food considered an essential staple in most of the economies, withstood the recessionary impact fairly well. In 2009, global bread products (at retail level) sales increased by over 5% over 2008. Breakfast cereal was another category, which fared suitably during the crisis period, and was preferred over other morning foods owing to the nutritional content and economical pricing. Nevertheless, despised the increase in demand for cereals, manufacturers of branded breakfast cereal faced challenging times as consumers looking for value, traded down to less-expensive private-labels.

The United States constitutes the largest regional market for whole grain and high fiber foods, as stated by the new market research report on Whole Grain and High Fiber Foods. The dominance of the US market is likely to continue, backed by increased adoption of rice, wheat, barley as well as various specialty grains among consumers, nutritionists and dieticians. Europe and Asia-Pacific trail as the next major markets follow. Demand for whole grain and high fiber foods in Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at the overall fastest compound growth rate of 6.0% through 2015. The increasing health orientation among the upper and middle class consumers in the developing regions would drive the urban demand for value-added products.

By product, cereal represents the largest segment, while Baked Food is poised to emerge as the fastest growing market over the analysis period. The increasing demand for natural bakery products with ingredients such as fiber and whole grain is expected to fuel the overall demand for baked food.

Key market participants profiled in the report include Cargill, Inc., Cereal Ingredients, Inc., ConAgra Foods, Inc., Creafill Fibers Corp., Fiberstar, Inc., Garuda International, Inc., Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. of C.V., General Mills, Inc., Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, Grain Millers, Inc., GTC Nutrition, Hodgson Mill, Inc., International Fiber Corporation, j. RETTENMAIER & SÖHNE GmbH + Co. KG, Kellogg Company, Kerry Group Plc, Kraft Foods, Inc., Malt-O-Meal Company, Matsutani America, Inc., MGP Ingredients, Inc., Nestlé S.A., New World Pasta Company, ORAFTI Group, PepsiCo, Inc., Quaker Oats Company, Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., Sara Lee Bakery Group, Sensus America LLC, Watson, Inc., among others.

The research report titled "Whole Grain and High Fiber Foods: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of industry and product overview, market trends and issues, product innovations, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for major geographic markets such as US, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Market analytics are provided in terms of us $ (value) for product segments including Cereals, Baked Food, Snacks and Others (includes Pasta and Flour). The study also provides historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2000 through 2006.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit -
http://www.strategyr.com/Whole_Grain_And_High_Fiber_Foods_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is to introduce ourselves as manufacturer of off-the-shelf market research publisher. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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