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 […]
Brand 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 – […]
How to attract working professionals In the UK, there are 33 million people aged 16+ in employment, showing a high opportunity for retailers to attract working professionals, generating higher sales. Working professionals have two priorities when they visit your store: convenience and ease of shopping. “You need to remove their need to think, so workers […]
The 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 […]
How challenger brands make better ranges and bigger profits Challenger brands have one thing in common – the best ones shake up the categories they operate in, fulfilling a consumer need that most onlookers did not even know existed. Retailers have been quick to cash in on challenger brands while their mainstream competitors often take […]
