Illicit tobacco on the increase – Comprehensive strategy needed to fight the illegal trade Jul 24, 2025 Category Reports Illicit tobacco is increasingly prevalent in the UK, driven by successive duty increases that push…
BNI gathers pace – As price-conscious consumers stay in, retailers can win by stocking sharing packs Jul 24, 2025 Big Night In The key occasions driving the Big Night In are spontaneous gatherings and intimate get togethers.…
Ready for September? – It’s time for retailers to build the back to school displays Jul 24, 2025 Back to School The back to school season increases the demand for snacks and lunchbox items. With the…
BBQ boom – Brits continue to love a BBQ, giving retailers an opportunity to cash in Mar 22, 2025 Category Reports The barbecue occasion has been growing in popularity in recent years, as millions of consumers…
Bread gets healthier – Consumers are looking for natural and organic options Mar 22, 2025 Bread and Bakery The UK bread market is growing due to consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable, and…
Disposable vapes to be banned – Ban could boost the black market, industry warns Nov 29, 2024 Category Reports New legislation to ban the sale of single-use vapes from 1 June 2025 has been…
Healthy living in growth – Shoppers have more awareness of nutrition Nov 29, 2024 Category Reports The healthy living category is on the rise. Consumers are becoming more aware of nutrition…
Enduring category – The breakfast market is set to grow Nov 29, 2024 Breakfast The global breakfast food market is forecast to increase by 125 billion USD between 2022…
Distress purchase – Winter colds and flu will send consumers to the OTC category Sep 26, 2024 Category Reports The demand for OTC healthcare products remains high this year and has continued to increase…
Essential category – Hot bevs and RTD cold coffees remain profitable categories for retailers Sep 26, 2024 Category Reports With the coffee category now worth over £1.6 billion (Kantar) and more than 24 million…