Consumer Insights
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Exploring the Power of Gut Health with Fix8 Kombucha
Read more: Exploring the Power of Gut Health with Fix8 KombuchaGut Health – NOW is the time. Gut Health is a HOT topic right now. Not surprising when the quality of your gut health dictates everything from your mood to your energy to your skin, and even libido! According to leading gut health expert Tim Spector, gut health is the most exciting area of human…
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Stock Sustainable Brands & Boost Profits: Top Lines & Expert Advice for Retailers
Read more: Stock Sustainable Brands & Boost Profits: Top Lines & Expert Advice for RetailersWhile retailers have been dedicated to making their businesses more environmentally friendly through LED lights and installing doors on chillers, many are missing a key ingredient: sustainable brands.
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The Curators: Being a B-Corp & Snacking With Impact
Read more: The Curators: Being a B-Corp & Snacking With ImpactBack in 2018, B-Corp was a relatively fledging model but something that really interested us at The Curators, having seen some fantastic challenger brands lead the charge, promoting a better way of doing business. We wanted to be better for our people, our partners and the planet. With our Beef Biltong being 100% solar energy powered…
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Focus on Gen Z: Engaging with the next generation and the ‘cool brands’ they’re stocking
Read more: Focus on Gen Z: Engaging with the next generation and the ‘cool brands’ they’re stockingGen Z want one thing: convenience. “This generation want quick service; they aren’t really interested in price. If you make a mistake or deliver bad service, they’ll likely go elsewhere,” says Faraz Iqbal, owner of Premier Linktown Local in Kirkcaldy, Fife. Part of offering more convenience is understanding that card and mobile payments are essential.…
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What independent retailers are stocking to help shoppers make healthier choices
Read more: What independent retailers are stocking to help shoppers make healthier choicesThe start of the year is typically seen by shoppers as an opportunity to make lifestyle changes and live healthier. An estimated 28 million consumers choose to lose weight or make healthier choices. Healthier products are a huge opportunity for convenience stores. With higher margins available across fresh produce and premium prices on high-end snacks,…
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Stand Out, Sell More: Powerful Convenience Store Display Techniques
Read more: Stand Out, Sell More: Powerful Convenience Store Display TechniquesHow displays can drive sales for convenience retailers Investing in in-store theatre and standout displays will help boost customer engagement, increase footfall, and drive sales – all of which is a core part of running a convenience store. “It’s vital to the day-to-day running of my store,” explains Bobby Singh, owner of BB Nevison Superstore…
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How convenience retailers can thrive in festival season
Read more: How convenience retailers can thrive in festival seasonWith around 1,000 festivals held in the UK each year, there’s a real sales opportunity for retailers to get involved, with something for every customer. For a starting point, make sure you know the details of the events closest to you, and then use social media to advertise them, highlight promotions and boost engagement. Fi…
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The health ingredients driving convenience store sales and profits
Read more: The health ingredients driving convenience store sales and profitsWhat growing health ingredients should you be offering? Becoming healthier is top of the agenda for many consumers. In fact, more than three in five say they would like to change their diet to make it healthier, according to a poll by the Food Standards Agency. Within this, 68% agreed they would like to eat…
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Epicurium’s Guide to Pub Snacks: From The Classics to New and Exciting.
Read more: Epicurium’s Guide to Pub Snacks: From The Classics to New and Exciting.Crisps, nuts, and pork scratchings are the classic snacks of any pub. If you’re serving top-notch pints, cocktails, and wines, your snacks should be complimenting those drinks. Offering some of our suggested pub snacks can generate new upsell opportunities as well as enhance the overall experience of your guests. Let’s take a look at some…
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Summer Snack Sales Boom: Convenience Store Guide to Maximize Profits
Read more: Summer Snack Sales Boom: Convenience Store Guide to Maximize ProfitsThe convenience retail guide to summer snacking There is a massive opportunity for retailers to capitalise on snacking missions all year round and even more potential across the summer period to utilise this across multiple categories. The findings from Mintel’s UK Consumer Snacking Market Report show that 96% of UK consumers have eaten snacks in…