Coping with new realities in asthma

Asthma is a chronic, long-term and prevalent disease - and thus, a major cost center for healthcare systems. This makes it a prime target for government efforts to reduce spending on drug reimbursement, potentially spelling trouble for pharma companies in the market. But how much impact will these changes have, and how can companies best cope with them?<BR />

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Cortefiel: launching standalone stores in competitive UK market

Spanish fashion retailer Cortefiel plans to boost its presence in the UK through opening standalone stores in a deal with Brand Empire, a subsidiary of property company Land Securities. While the UK will join the company's already large international footprint of 60 countries, it faces tough competition from familiar foes such as Zara and Mango, which are bolstering their store numbers in the UK.

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Courier and express: Spanish market on the up and up

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Cross-selling: 42% of Swedes open to buying cars from a fuel retailer

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CryoCor: competing in cardiac cryoablation

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Culture of eating out signs death of the home meal

Some 5.2 billion more breakfasts, lunches, evening meals and snacks in Britain will be consumed outside the home in 2010 compared with 2005, according to a new report by market analyst Datamonitor. Matthew Adams, Consumer Markets analyst and author of the report, explains how consumers now expect more than just convenience when eating out-of-home...

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Customer switching: UK has lowest rate for FSIs

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Cytotoxic antibiotics: sales down 4% by 2007

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D-day for diabetes drugmakers

Spanish researchers could be on the brink of curing type 1 diabetes. While this breakthrough is undoubtedly good news for patients, drugmakers could lose out, as the market vanishes before their eyes. But this could not be their biggest threat: anti-obesity drugs could stop people developing diabetes at all - is this the end for diabetes drugs?

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Dependence on the Spanish market weakens El Corte Ingles' sales

Leading European department store operator El Corte Ingles has reported a 3.9% decline in turnover as shoppers switch to cheaper rivals due to squeezed disposable incomes. As the tough trading environment in Spain continues, the retailer may regret its cautious approach to international expansion and its reliance on Spain. It needs to act swiftly to halt sliding sales and regain consumer loyalty.

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