Soft options
Article Abstract:
Mintel's report 'Soft Drinks 1993' and Britvic Soft Drinks report '1993 Soft Drinks Industry Report' are discussed and new soft drinks products and well known brands in the UK are briefly reviewed. The UK soft drinks market was almost 8 billion lt in 1992, worth 5.85 billion pounds sterling, according to Mintel, market research company. Carbonated drinks account for 65% of sales by value and 49% by volume. Premium markets have seen their growth stunted by bad weather and the recession. Sales through leisure outlets fell in 1992, according to the Britvic report. Products reviewed include a revamped Tizer from Barr Soft Drinks, Glasgow, UK, Shloer and PLJ acquired by Merrydown from SmithKline Beecham, new products from Britvic, fruit juices from Cawston Vale, carbonated water from Abbey Well, a Mars drink, resealable bottles from Coca-Cola, and products from Ribena, Tchibo, Greenbanks, Maidavines and Lovat.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1993
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Leasing options
Article Abstract:
It has now become common for health clubs and leisure centres to obtain specialised equipment through leasing agreements. The main types of agreement are hire purchase, finance leases and operating leases. Leasing options offer a number of tax advantages, although finance and operating leases are treated differently for accounting purposes. It is important to choose the leasing company carefully, looking for those which belong to the Finance and Leasing Association.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1995
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Soft sell: new facts on the drinks market from Zenith International
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The soft drinks market has a retail value of an estimated 6,000m pounds sterling. The popularity has been influenced by successful marketing, packaging innovation, increased availablity, the economy and the weather. Bottled water has continued to advance although the share of dilutable drinks has declined. Carbonates are the largest single category with Coca-Cola amounting to 14% of consumption. Fruit juice is expected to continue to improve by 2% a year.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1995
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