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UK pubs: no smoke without ire?

Although the US experience shows falling profits, a handful of UK pubs have benefited from banning smoking. Pubs catering to diners, women and families will be most likely to profit from a ban. However, the industry would benefit from offering more choice to the consumer and self-regulation rather than legislation.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Aug 2003
CommentWire
CommentWire

JD Wetherspoon: non-smoking switch may win ashes battle

JD Wetherspoon's revenues have held up despite a declining off-trade market, but margins have been hit by fierce competition and anti-binge drinking measures. Looking forward, the planned UK smoking ban is a major concern: the company is dealing with this threat proactively, but it risks unnecessarily losing revenues while providing competitors with useful learning experience.

Published By Datamonitor
02 Sep 2005
Expert View
Expert View

UK Health and Beauty: grocers widening their lead as sector consolidates

The UK's grocery retailers are widening their lead in yet another non-food market; health and beauty. In 2005 health and beauty expenditure through grocers was GBP800 million more than through specialists. According to Verdict Research, over the next five years grocers will gain a 50% share of the total health and beauty market, a fact the specialists should be taking seriously.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Dec 2005
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CommentWire

Drinks market trends: what's in store for 2006?

As the calendar turns to 2006, there are several up-and-coming trends likely to shape the beverage market over the coming year: women are challenging men's dominance in on-trade consumption, while natural, organic and ethical products are rising in popularity. Market analysts Datamonitor predict what will be on the up or down in 2006 and beyond...

Published By Datamonitor
22 Dec 2005
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CommentWire

Famous Brands: feeling the heat from Private Label

Retailers' understanding of their customers' purchasing habits has informed their innovation efforts, ensuring that Private Label products are more attuned to consumer needs than ever before. Famous Brands must therefore focus on innovation or risk brand erosion as a consequence of being caught in the middle of the market.

Published By Datamonitor
26 Jan 2006
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CommentWire

England smoking ban: new opportunities arise as the smoke clears

Complaints about the stale smell of smoke on clothes after a night in the pub will become a thing of the past as public places in England become smoke free. Pub landlords fear a drop in sales, yet the ban provides an opportunity to capitalize on changing trends in the on-trade alcohol market.

Published By Datamonitor
02 Jul 2007
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Expert View

Budget 2008: tax rises will hit retailers

Faced with the need to raise revenues, the chancellor took the politically less risky option of raising taxes on alcohol (in a bid to be seen as tough on binge drinking) and car owners (to boost his green credentials). These measures, combined with the impact of previously announced tax changes, will make 2008 especially challenging for retailers.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Mar 2008
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CommentWire

Liquid Smoking: circumnavigating the cigarette ban

Following the introduction of the smoking ban in 2007, United Drinks and Beauty Corporation is to become the latest company to launch a product on the UK market which aims to help smokers legally replicate the sensation of smoking. However, the Liquid Smoking beverage will struggle to dismiss skepticism and curry favor with both smokers and non-smokers.

Published By Datamonitor
28 Oct 2008

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