Your guide to community events Getting involved in your community can help build new relationships, gain new customers and create a buzz around your store. Retailers say it’s about expressing how proud you are to operate in the local area. “We raised our family here in Tenby. Our customers know us on a personal level, […]
At Epicurium, we pride ourselves on keeping on top of trends and securing must-have products for retailers looking to offer a point of difference. We do the hard work in market analysis, so our customers do not have to. This time of year, we see many of our retail customers stocking new products and evolving […]
2030 is just five years away and while convenience stores’ core range will likely look similar to how it does today, the trends and technology around them may be very different. “The need to offer value will still be prevalent in five years, but it always has been,” explains Bobby Singh, owner of BB Nevison […]
The new year always brings optimism, but 2025 presents many changes for the convenience channel, such as the vaping disposable ban and the April increase in the National Minimum Wage. “Retailers will need to watch their sales and waste levels, and react accordingly in 2025,” says Paresh Vyas, owner of Jack Lane Convenience in Greater […]
Exclusive data: Epicurium’s high-performing challenger brands revealed Are you already planning what your store will look like in 2025? What are the products that are no longer earning their shelf space? Which brands have you got your eye on to try after Christmas? “There are so many factors that go into deciding what to stock,” […]
Nearly one in two UK consumers (47%) plan to celebrate Halloween this year. When asked what they are looking forward to the most, shoppers say the social media posts of the season (27%) and sweet treats (24%) are their biggest highlights. Both present key in-store and online opportunities for retailers when planning their Halloween festivities […]
Brown leaves, cold mornings and Strictly back on TV – it can only mean that autumn is officially here, bringing a change in consumer mindsets and needs. With the change in the season comes the usual shift in shoppers opting for nights in rather than nights out. For convenience retailers, this means a transition from […]
For many consumers, Christmas celebrations span the entire month of December – not just the day itself. But for retailers, it's a sales opportunity that kicks off in September. Most retailers order Christmas confectionery in July, Christmas greeting cards in February, and other items a few weeks before September. “We order our range at the […]
There 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, […]
Help Your Customers with Their Back-to-School Routine Seize the Opportunity With over 9 million UK students attending state-funded or independent schools last academic year, an increase of 18,200 from the previous year, the back-to-school period presents a significant opportunity for retailers. Timing is Everything The success of your back-to-school sales can depend on several factors, including the […]
