In the 12 months up until 15 June, the general purpose batteries market grew in volume and value, TNS Worldpanel says, but retailers have to ensure that the category is boosted all year round. ...
More consumers are beginning to purchase snacks to be eaten in the home environment, it appears. And if the latest TNS Worldpanel figures are to be believed, then retailers could take advantage of the trend by stocking such items in their...
The tobacco industry in the UK is worth £13 billion a year, more than confectionery, soft drinks and snacks combined. Cigarettes alone account for more than £11.5 billion a year. ...
Obesity may have been a key focus of health campaigners and Government departments over the last couple of years, but their efforts appear to have had little impact on UK confectionery sales, writes David Shrimpton ...
Soft drinks struggled during 2007 because of the cooler, wetter weather compared with a record-breaking hot summer in 2006. However, categories including sports and energy drinks and pure juice sold well. Fiona Briggs reports ...
Ice cream sales declined last year as a result of the poor summer in 2007. The impulse market bore the brunt of the sales fall, while in-home consumption was partly lifted by the trend for premium and indulgent lines. Fiona Briggs...
