Even if the notion of digital homes has been around for decades, lack of proper network infrastructure and interoperability among the connected devices with different technologies and standards, the development and deployment of digital homes did not proceed as planned. However, as popularity of smart handheld devices grew, the idea of the digital home was replaced by the smart homes. One of the major areas that gained attention was home security. Furthermore, with competition in smart homes heating up with Google’s acquisition of Nest Labs and Apple’s entrance in home security market, the market is expected to be on the path of exponential growth.

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The global display applications market is expected to register USD 164.24 billion by the year 2017. However, the LED display market is witnessing decline at a CAGR of 3.1%.

This report: Global LED Display Market 2014-2018 provides a detailed analysis of the market and focuses on the major players, recent developments and key drivers of the global LED display market.

Market overview

According to recent research, the market for conventional display is not expected to grow in the coming years. This includes the LED display market.

The key players in the LED display market include Cree, Nichia, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Philips Lumileds Lighting, Seoul Semiconductor, China Electric, Everligh ... Read more »

The new generation of city dwelling men places great emphasis on personal grooming and fashion. While the traditional notions about masculinity stood in stark contrast to the metro-sexual man, this archetype has become a commonplace. Now, it is not only socially acceptable but also desirable for men to care about their personal experience, which would mean a veritable boom for the men’s fashion market. According to research on the menswear industry, the market currently shows no signs of abating. With the idea of “properly dressed man” getting less restricted, men are turning more fashion conscious and spending on their ensemble. The new age men do not have any complains or qualms about purchasing directional fashion wear or even grooming products for that matter.

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The global apparel industry is expected to touch USD 1 trillion by the year 2020. However, growth is continuously slowing down in developed markets. Due to this, emerging markets are fuelling the maximum amount of growth in the global apparel market. The BRIC countries along with other South East Asian countries are deemed to be the major growth drivers.

This report: Global Apparel Market to 2018 - Market Size, Top 10 Countries, Trends, and Forecasts provides a detailed analysis of the market and focuses on the major players, recent developments and key drivers of the global apparel market.

Market overview

The global apparel market has witnessed a considerable shif ... Read more »

The Malaysian furniture industry has transformed into technologically sustainable multibillion dollar market with its cottage based production beginning as early as 1980s.

This report: Furniture Market in Malaysia to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts provides a detailed analysis of the market and focuses on the major players, recent developments and key drivers of the furniture market in Malaysia.

Market overview

The Malaysian furniture industry’s adoption of better technology capabilities and innovation in production processes has helped the industry to increase its exports for a bigger global market. The furniture industry in Malaysia is highly expor ... Read more »

The wallpaper market in Malaysia is witnessing new trends such as the adoption of wallpaper cutouts, mold-resistant and removable wallpapers, and low-emission wallpapers. These features are expected to make wallpapers more user-and-environment-friendly.

This report: Wallpaper Market in Malaysia to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts provides a detailed analysis of the market and focuses on the major players, recent developments and key drivers of the wallpaper market in Malaysia.  

Market overview

Technologies such as digital printing and innovative pattern finishes are a key driver in the wallpaper market in Malaysia. Currently, ornamented plastic wallpa ... Read more »

The global LCD panel industry’s demand is expected to increase its supply in 2014. The market is slated to record a 6% and 10.4% year on year growth.

This report: Worldwide Large Area TFT-LCD Panel Supply-and-Demand Forecast, 2Q 2014 provides a detailed analysis of the market and focuses on the major players, recent developments and key drivers of the global LCD panel industry.

Market overview

The global display applications market is expected to touch USD 16.4 billion by the year 2017, with an expected CAGR growth of 3.1% from 2012 to 2017. LCD is one of the technologies contributing to the growth in the display application ... Read more »

The global suncare market with a range of products including sun protection, after-tan and self-tan items has been encountering slow growth. However, though the economic growth of this segment decelerated in 2013 from a growth rate of 6% to 5%, the industry continues to progress smoothly. One of the key reasons cited has been the tough competition that the segment has been facing from the facial makeup and skin-care market. Additionally, the segment has seen a number of crucial mergers and acquisition, which has had a positive impact on the market. Of the many M&As, Emilia Personal Care has recently acquired the assets of Pharma Pac LLC - the new company is referred to as Emilia Resources LLC, which manufactures various sun-care items, cosmetics, and other consumer-based pharmaceutical items.

The report: Global Suncare Market: Mergers and Acquisitions April 2014 ... Read more »

About Packaged Console Games

A video game is an electronic game that comprises a display device and platform. It works like an interactive computer with a user interface to generate the video display signal. Among the various types of video games available in the market, console and handheld games are the most popular among consumers. They are played on a device called a video game console, which is a specialized computer designed for interactive video gameplay and display. A video game console functions like a PC and is built with the same components such as a central processing unit, graphics processing unit, and random access memory. The consumer plays the game by using a controller such as a hand-held device with buttons, joysticks, or keypads. The video and sound output is delivered through a TV or a similar audiovisual system. The display, speakers, console, and controls of the console can also be incorporated into a compact object known as a handheld ... Read more »

The industry report Footwear Market in China to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, Forecasts, and Market Players offers the most up-to-date perspective on the actual market situation, trends, and future outlook for footwear in China. This study includes historic market data from 2006 to 2012 and forecasts until 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for key market insights in a readily accessible and clearly presented format.

The market study answers key questions such as:

* What is the size of the footwear market in China?

* How is the market divided into different product segments?

* Which products are growing fast?

* How has the market been developing?

* How does the future look like?

* What is the market potential?

* Which major companies are operating in the market?

* Which ... Read more »