Product claims: new household goods launches, August-October

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JD Wetherspoons: smoking ban blamed for declining sales

UK pub chain JD Wetherspoons has posted a 3.2% drop in sales for the 11 week period ended January 11, 2008. The smoking ban has been cited as the main cause of the drop, however, on-trade sales of beer have been in decline for a number of years, as the off-trade sector continues to grow. With many consumers switching to the off-trade, the on-trade sector will need to evolve in order to grow sales.

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Isotonic and energy drinks: top flavors in new products

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Shaving creams, gels & accessories: top fragrances in new launches

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New drinks launches by category, Sept-Nov: fruit drinks experience unhealthy fall

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Laundry soaps & detergents: top fragrances in new launches

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New food launches by category, Sept-Nov: good growth sweetens candy sector

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Cadbury: sweetening its image through ethical initiatives

Cadbury Schweppes is following an increasing trend among consumer products companies for undertaking ethical and green initiatives. Cadbury's pledge to invest substantial sums in cocoa farming in Ghana is just one of numerous initiatives which the company has introduced, as it strives to improve its image following the salmonella outbreak in 2006.

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Soft drinks: losing their fizz

Datamonitor research finds that consumers' soft drink occasions are growing, with consumption expected to rise further. UK consumers had 2.3 soft drink occasions per person per day in 2006, and this is projected to grow quicker than in Europe and the US, to reach 2.9 occasions by 2011. Datamonitor's report analyzes how consumers' changing preferences are shaping the non-alcoholic drinks industry.

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Whole Foods Market: adaptability will be key to London success

It has been reported that Whole Foods Market is in discussions with British Land about opening a site in its 201 Bishopsgate and Broadgate Tower complex - a new office development that includes retail space. If Whole Foods Market was to open an outlet here, the retailer's ability to adapt its format to the location would be the key to its success.

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