HIM think tank – Page 3

  • HIM
    Blog

    Make easy shopping a priority

    2017-06-12T13:52:00Z

    For the first time ever, ease of shop has been voted of priority importance by shoppers, writes Laura Solomon.

  • HIM
    Blog

    The healthy eating trend

    2017-05-02T15:51:00Z

    Retailers are beginning to understand the importance in stocking more healthy products in their store, says HIM’s Chloe Kent.

  • Alice Dolling
    Blog

    Trust leads to loyalty

    2017-04-05T17:13:00Z

    Almost two-thirds of shoppers in c-stores agree that trust in a retailer brand is very important, says HIM’s Alice Dolling.

  • Louise Howarth
    Blog

    Tobacco challenges

    2017-03-10T11:30:00Z

    Take care amid incoming legislation and declining usage, writes HIM’s Louise McWhirter.

  • Gary Shaw
    Blog

    Get the basics right

    2017-02-10T15:23:00Z

    In terms of what shoppers are looking for from their c-store, it is very much a case of getting the basics right, says Gary Shaw.

  • Ruth Cousins
    Blog

    How to gain from Free from

    2017-01-11T12:22:00Z

    C-stores should cater for the rapidly increasing number of shoppers that consider themselves to have food intolerances, says HIM’s Ruth Cousins.

  • Cameron Thorp
    Blog

    Leaflets still have a role to play

    2016-12-02T15:10:00Z

    Despite all of the technology at their fingertips, surprisingly it’s younger shoppers who respond most positively to leaflets.

  • Ruth Cousins
    Blog

    The magic of Christmas planning

    2016-11-04T15:45:00Z

    Here’s some quick wins to ensure you’re making the most out of the festive footfall driving occasion.

  • Belle Nairac
    Blog

    Ready, steady, food to go

    2016-10-07T10:29:00Z

    With the food-to-go market set to increase by an average of 4.4% over the next three years, this is the time for retailers to cement their offering to their shoppers.

  • Ruth Cousins
    Blog

    The value of trust

    2016-09-08T11:59:00Z

    Trust can be gained in a number of ways and, once achieved, you’ll find loyal customers coming back time and again.

  • Alice Dolling
    Blog

    Trust is the key for success in fresh

    2016-08-09T15:03:00Z

    When it comes to fresh food, gaining a shopper’s trust is essential to secure their custom, says HIM’s Alice Dolling.

  • Ruth Cousins
    Blog

    A quick smile goes a long way

    2016-06-14T11:06:00Z

    Customer and store owner/staff relationships have always been at the very heart of what makes the convenience industry unique and special, says HIM’s Ruth Cousins.

  • HIM
    Blog

    Think solutions, not products

    2016-05-18T15:24:00Z

    Shoppers are looking for convenience stores to offer them solutions and not just products, says HIM’s Blake Gladman.

  • Ruth Cousins
    Blog

    How to satisfy summer shoppers

    2016-04-22T15:41:00Z

    The long-awaited summer months are finally in sight and it’s time for retailers to get ready for the chaos, writes HIM’s Ruth Cousins.

  • Ruth Cousins
    Blog

    How powerful are pmps?

    2016-03-23T16:25:00Z

    A third of UK adults say that knowing a convenience store sells pricemarked packs positively influences their decision to visit that particular store, writes HIM’s Ruth Cousins.

  • Val Kirillovs
    Blog

    Making the most out of Easter

    2016-02-29T11:14:00Z

    HIM research shows that 36% of shoppers were just passing by when they decided to come in-store over Easter, writes Val Kirillovs.

  • Belle Nairac
    Blog

    Healthy eating cannot be ignored

    2016-01-29T11:32:00Z

    A massive 78% of shoppers don’t see c-stores as credible places to buy fresh and healthy products, writes HIM’s Belle Nairac.

  • Elsye Charvin
    Blog

    Snowball your sales this Christmas

    2015-12-16T10:37:00Z

    HIM’s Elyse Charvin advises retailers on making the most of the last-minute festive shopper.

  • Louise Howarth
    Blog

    Fast and friendly service matters

    2015-11-18T11:21:00Z

    HIM’s Louise Howarth addresses what good customer service means within convenience.

  • Blog

    Make the fright decisions

    2015-10-26T09:50:39.720Z

    Halloween continues to grow and the opportunity for retailers to take advantage is clearer than ever, writes HIM's Matt Smith.