Despite economic turbulences, the value of the clothing and footwear market in Russia increased after a stagnant 2008, positively influenced by the clothing sector. Nevertheless, the forecasts for the current year are less optimistic and the market is expected to struggle, while a more optimistic scenario is not expected before 2011.
The value of the clothing, footwear and accessories (CFA) market in Russia increased by 5% in 2009, to reach RUB 1,525bn ($48.1bn), according to the r ...
The dietary supplements market in Romania, which developed in previous years by more than 20% year on year, slowed in 2009 to a growth rate of 1%, according to PMR estimates.
The changes in the lifestyles of Romanians, with healthier diets and bio (health) products becoming more common, have boosted the dietary supplement m ...