products in depth – Page 16
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Products In DepthTop-up shop: Quick wins not to be missed
Top-up shoppers may only be coming in for a couple of items, but these shoppers can be most generous given the right merchandising.
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Products In DepthKeep festive spirits flowing
Christmas is the time for giving, and what better way to spread festive cheer than with a favourite tipple?
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Products In DepthChristmas special: Get your place at the table
Some retailers are already making money from festive products and there’s potential for all stores to pull in cracking Christmas sales
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Products In DepthBig night in: Tune in and cash in
The range of home entertainment on offer is has become extensive, more consumers are opting to stay in. How can retailers make the most of the big night in mission?
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Products In DepthE-cigarettes: Help flick the switch
The number of UK vapers has almost doubled over the past two years as traditional tobacco smokers give the e-cigs category a try.
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Products In DepthChristmas confectionery: Mould your offering
Shoppers might still be visiting stores for barbecue, ice cream and soft drinks deals, but in the fast-moving world of convenience retail it’s time to start planning for Christmas!
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Products In DepthCanned and ambient: Don't let sales get jarred
With retailers busy improving their fresh and chilled range, it’s important to remember to pull in canned and ambient sales through strong cross-merchandising.
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Products In DepthSecrets to a fangtastic spooky season
Savvy retailers have realised that embracing in-store theatre and community engagement will guarantee ex-scream-ly good sales.
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Products In DepthDrinks to make you think
When was the last time you drank something sitting down? From morning lattes sipped on the walk to work, to Slush Puppies slurped by homeward-bound school kids, we’re now a nation that takes its beverages to-go.
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Products In DepthHome baking: Sweetening the deal
The summer months can provide consumers with plenty of opportunities to try their hand at home baking.
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Products In DepthWine: Get worldly
Many retailers can find the wine category daunting given the huge choice of grapes, regions and styles on offer. And to make things tougher, the options are expanding, as brands aim to pull in new consumers from other alcohol categories.
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Products In DepthLunchbox: Saving by the bell
This September, as parents begin to prepare their children for the new school year, many will be returning to the shops and revisiting their term-time routines of preparing meals for their children’s school packed lunches.
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Products In DepthA modern take on snacks
Sales of standard crisps are down but the overall crisps & snacks category is in growth. Retailers have to think more carefully about this fruitful category to get the balance right.
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Products In DepthPut your energy into a growing category
If there’s one area worth retailers putting their energy into, it’s energy drinks. It is one of the best-performing sectors in the soft drinks category.
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Products In DepthDairy: Make sure you're milking it
When it comes to convenience retail, the dairy category is definitely the big cheese in today’s chilled selection.
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Products In DepthLowering the price of health and beauty
Value for money is key as retailers compete with pound shops and high street chains to attract health & beauty consumers
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Products In DepthSoft drinks: Sweet taste of success
Find the balance between old favourites, lower-sugar formulations and new health-giving drinks, and you’ll see your soft drinks sales sparkle.
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Products In DepthSummer drinks: Temperature's rising
Summer is always a real opportunity for retailers thanks to family celebrations and get-togethers.
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Products In DepthTobacco: Set for change
Preparations are under way as the tobacco industry braces itself for a fresh storm of legislation set to have a profound impact on stores.
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Products In DepthTapping into sweet treat trends
Despite the headlines shouting at us to go sugar-free, biscuits, cakes and sweet treats remain a mainstay in c-stores.