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 […]
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 […]
Summer soft drinks challengers – Must-Have Summer Soft Drinks for retailers chillers this year British summer time is hard to predict. In 2022, temperatures reached highs of 40 degrees, but last year, patchy summer weather put a slight dampener on soft drinks sales. Bottled water volume sales, for example, were down by 3.7% or 54.6 […]
Many modern consumers have a long-term goal of becoming fitter and healthier. To achieve these goals, it is important to cultivate the right habits and mindset. For many starting their health journey, this means cutting out all indulgences. However, such an approach is not sustainable in the long run and can often lead to bingeing. […]
At Epicurium, we are always on the lookout for the brands that are shaking up the soft drinks chiller. Here, we analyse our exclusive data and reveal eight of the bestselling soft drinks brands that every independent convenience retailer should consider stocking. Few categories present a bigger opportunity for retailers than soft drinks. Nielsen figures […]
You can’t have missed it, we’re in the midst of a mega Autumn of televised sport. Fans & enthusiasts everywhere are preparing for the ultimate big night of watching their favourite teams. Whether your guests are die-hard sports fans, casual watchers, or e-sports enthusiasts, offering the right snacks can really enhance the at-home experience. You […]
