Making the most of the premium opportunity Preparing for a premium Easter More than four in five UK adults (84%) plan to celebrate Easter. And while the need to offer value is as prominent for retailers as ever, Easter will see shoppers treat themselves a little bit more. In fact, retailers have reported they’ve already […]
Focus on: Flexitarian diets – are they back? Twenty-three per cent of consumers claim they are ‘flexitarians’ – a diet that is primarily vegetarian, with the occasional meat or fish dish thrown in. The diet has soared in popularity in recent years due to two main drivers; the rising cost of red meat and the […]
January is an opportunity for a fresh start. It’s a time for setting goals, whether financial, professional or personal – to simply take better care of ourselves than the year before. Abstaining from alcohol in January is not a new phenomenon – its roots can be traced back to the 1940s – but it certainly […]
A range review can help refresh your store, removing lines that aren’t working as hard as they could be. Reviewing your range also helps you declutter lines that are meeting similar customer needs. How often you do it, according to retailers, is entirely case-dependent. However, the key when doing a range review is using your […]
Christmas 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 & […]
Focus on: The Olympics The 2024 Olympics kicks off in Paris on Friday (26 July) and lasts for just over two weeks, to 11 August. This is then followed by the Paralympics, running from 28 August to 8 September. With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics attracting a TV audience of 36.4 million, the Olympics and Paralympics […]
Why You Should Stock World Flavours The world flavours opportunity is unmatched and provides ample opportunity for retailers to tap into an ever-growing market. If you’re not convinced yet, Mintel’s UK Food Cuisine Market Report found that 92% of Brits ate world cuisines at home in three months to March 2023. “World foods has certainly […]
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 […]
With 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 […]
How 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 […]
