Heineken is bringing the luxury of freshly poured beer into the home – without the hassle of having to brew it. But can a focus on modern sophistication and slick, simple design win over an audience accustomed to heritage and provenance?

Brits are drinking less – a drop of 16% from 2004 to 2012 – and even 16- to 24-year-olds aren’t bingeing like they once did. Rather than boozing at the pub, they're pouring a perfect pint at home. But why have drinking habits changed? What does it mean for pubs and beer brands?

With Britons doing more online shopping than any other nation, high street retailers are finding new ways to lure people through their doors. London's EAT17 is a one-stop shop, offering kitchen towels, gourmet sausages, a quick burger or fancy evening meal, all under one roof.

Over 50% of men getting married in the US say they don’t want the standard bachelor party. They're swapping strippers and heavy boozing sessions for some quality time with their mates instead. But what’s behind this shift? And what does the modern stag do look like?