Consumer Insights
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The Rise of Premium Snacking at Christmas
Read more: The Rise of Premium Snacking at ChristmasChristmas is just a month away, which typically means a rise in sales of premium snacks, festive flavours and indulgent treats. “In the lead up to Christmas, we increase the number of flavours we offer in our snacks range, which has a positive effect on sales,” explains Vidur Pandya, owner of Kislingbury Village Store &…
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Preparing for the Autumn Gym Spike
Read more: Preparing for the Autumn Gym SpikeThere are few sectors in greater health than the UK fitness industry. Though steadily growing before the pandemic, the segment has soared post-lockdown, now worth more than £2bn. The UK has well and truly become a nation of gym goers. In fact, according to the UK Fitness Report by PureGym, by the end of 2023,…
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The Rise of the Premium Chickpea Snack
Read more: The Rise of the Premium Chickpea SnackA consumer insight piece courtesy of Cheeky Ps – oven roasted chickpea snacks which are vegan, gluten free, and lower in calories.
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How Trade Media Wins Over Retailers
Read more: How Trade Media Wins Over RetailersBrand Guide: How Trade Media Can Improve Your Business Trade media is the number-one way that retailers find out what’s going on and what’s new in the industry. Retailers look for new products and brands to work with – and review category features to gain insight from suppliers and fellow retailers alike. They will –…
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Discovering The Best Must-Have Products: An Insight into Epicurium
Read more: Discovering The Best Must-Have Products: An Insight into EpicuriumHow Epicurium sources the best must-have products for your store Looking for inspiration Quality checks What’s coming up? Making tough decisions Analysing the market with passion Discover The Next Must Have Products for Your Store at Epicurium How Epicurium sources the best must-have products for your store Discovering the next must-have products is not an…
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Winning Student Consumers in Freshers Week & Beyond
Read more: Winning Student Consumers in Freshers Week & BeyondThe beginning of Freshers’ Week marks a significant transition for a new generation of young people across the country. Many of Gen Zs’ population will be leaving their parental home for the first time to begin studying. With nearly 1/3 of graduates choosing to continue living in their university city, convenience retailers find themselves at…
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Your Definitive Guide to Plastic Free Month and Sustainable Snacking
Read more: Your Definitive Guide to Plastic Free Month and Sustainable SnackingMaking Better Choices As A Business During Plastic Free Month and Beyond What Is Plastic Free July? The Plastic Free Foundation is a non-profit charity established in 2017. What started as a small plastic free month initiative within the Western Australian Government in 2011, has evolved into a global campaign embraced by millions of businesses…
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Everything You Need to Know About Bank Holiday Snacking This Spring
Read more: Everything You Need to Know About Bank Holiday Snacking This SpringTop Retailer Tips For Bank Holiday Snacking With a bumper five days of bank holidays in the UK this spring, many consumers will be looking to make the most of it, spending time with family and throwing a party or three. But when it comes to catering, how can we help them turn it from…
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Why Sustainable Snacking is Trending
Read more: Why Sustainable Snacking is TrendingAccording to research undertaken by Forrester Consulting, 77% of consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of the products they buy 1. This change in consumer behaviour has led to some consumers being willing to spend more money for a brand they deem as sustainable. Here to explain, Adam Ellison, Digital Marketing Executive @ Nudie…
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Wholesale Healthy Snacks to Boost Your Sales and Customer Loyalty
Read more: Wholesale Healthy Snacks to Boost Your Sales and Customer LoyaltyOver recent years customers have become more and more demanding, and as consumer trends and behaviours change and evolve, it’s essential to keep up with them and ensure that your store is offering a variety of wholesale healthy snacks to satisfy all of their cravings. Providing your customers with a diverse snacking selection will encourage…