UK forecourt shops: per site sales to reach E771,000 by 2007

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UK forecourt retail: new licensing rules must be fair

As the UK prepares itself for a revolutionary overhaul of its alcohol licensing laws, forecourt retailers are keen to benefit from this change in consumer demand. However, as fears of alcohol-related crimes escalate, the government must ensure forecourt retailers are given the same opportunity as their competitors elsewhere in the retail space.

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UK food and drink: failure to comply with environmental legislation could cost manufacturers dearly

The fast pace of change in UK environmental laws is leaving many small food and drink manufacturers unaware of legislation, according to a government commissioned survey. With green initiatives a hot topic among consumers, companies risk alienating customers by failing to comply with environmental legislation, and this could offer more of an incentive to obey the rules than any fine could.

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UK food & drink: commuting time used to catch up on meals

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UK energy drinks: V's market will grow, but so will the competition

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UK drinking: sophistication nation

Drinks companies are increasingly finding that the popularity of 'alcopops' and RTDs is on the wane. UK drinkers are seemingly becoming more upmarket in their tastes, as evidenced by the vibrant bar culture in Manchester, which is seen as pointing the way towards a more mature drinking culture across the UK.

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UK convenience stores: retailers go to town

At a conference with town planning authorities, the UK deputy prime minister John Prescott made it abundantly clear that the trend for large out-of-town superstores is set to reverse. In opting for urban locations, leading retailers can attract a new demographic; urban convenience-oriented consumers.

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UK consumer spending: tweens and teens among Europe's richest

Annual income per capita for UK tweens and teens reached GBP775 in 2003 - more than twice as much as their Spanish counterparts. The majority of this increased income comes from 'handouts' from parents rather than pocket money. However fears over excessive spending and unhealthy diet are curtailing the growth in pocket money that parents give their children.

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UK coffee on-the-go: Coffee Republic tightens its grip

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UK carbonates: is Britvic worth the fuss?

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