Coffee shop trends drive demand – Hot beverages and RTD cold coffee are both in growth Sep 26, 2025 Category Reports Hot beverages is a £2.3bn (Circana) category in the UK. Within this, hot coffee is…
Autumn bonanza – Halloween and Bonfire Night is the biggest sales week of the season for retailers Sep 26, 2025 Category Reports During 2024, impulse sales reached £33m and grocery sales reached £96m in the lead up…
Festive windfall – It’s time to plan for Christmas Sep 26, 2025 Category Reports Christmas is one of the most profitable times of year for retail, an excuse for…
Robust growth – The OTC market is expanding as consumers opt for self-care Sep 26, 2025 Category Reports As the UK enters the colder months, demand for OTC remedies is set to rise…
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…
