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Customer Missions: Beverages to go
Buying takeaway drinks has become part of the British culture, with consumers happy to buy from c-stores as from coffee shop chains.
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Branded Wine: Bubbling with optimism
Sparkling wine sales are soaring and shoppers are moving beyond the standard reds and whites, giving retailers plenty of reasons to celebrate.
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Snacks & Dips: Does size really matter?
The fallout from the recession means shoppers are still looking for value and are forgoing single-serve snacks in favour of multipacks.
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Oral Care & Chewing Gum: Mouthwatering returns
How we look after our teeth is changing, and the latest trends give small stores plenty to smile about. Here’s how to make sure you cash in.
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Soft Drinks: Survival of the fittest
New entrants to the sports and energy market are sprinting on to the scene all the time, but which have the staying power in your store?
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Lunchbox & Back to School: Lessons to learn
Healthy eating is on the political agenda and is influencing what goes into lunchboxes. Here’s how to gain full marks with kids and parents.
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Dairy: Make a splash
While the big players are trying to outdo each other on price, c-store retailers are instead concentrating on choice and availability in milk.
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Customer Missions: Sandwiches & chilled snacks
Food to go is taking on a greater importance in convenience, and offering a wide range of sandwiches and snacks has never been easier.
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Tobacco: Thin end of the wedge
As smokers strive to make their money go further by smoking less tobacco, the demand for thinner and sleeker products is on the up.
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Sugar Confectionery: A bright future
Sugar confectionery sales show no sign of slowing down, and by keeping up with current trends you can guarantee sweet rewards.
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Customer Missions: Treats
Whether it’s chocolate, biscuits, or pastries, consumer demand for treats is stronger than ever. But it’s the merchandising that counts.
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Cider: Golden flavours
Cider has been the success story of alcohol, outperforming the overall market. What has been its secret, and how can the trade make it last?
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Spirits & Pre-mix: Raise your spirits
A shift in spending patterns means that consumers are willing to fork out more for higher-end spirits, and retailers’ shelves need to reflect this.
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Health & Beauty: Make a pretty penny
The wide-ranging health and beauty category can be a tough one to crack, but stick to the classics and you’ll ensure your figures are looking good.
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Soft Drinks: Sip sip hooray
A summer of sun helped to lift soft drinks sales in convenience stores last year and retailers are hoping for more of the same.
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World Foods: Top of the world
With consumer tastes changing and new flavours coming to the fore, it’s important your world foods range reflects the latest in global cuisine.
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Summer Drinks: Blue-sky thinking
When the sun shines alcohol sales do, too. Here’s how to make sure the catgegory contains the right cocktail of core and innovation.
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Barbecue: Heat up sales
At the first sign of sunshine, the nation gets grilling. Make sure you’re ready by starting early and stocking the essentials
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World Cup: Score this summer
England’s role in the tournament may turn out to be brief, but retailers across the UK can’t fail to win with the World Cup.
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Customer Missions: Food for tonight
With time-poor shoppers desperate for dinner, but lacking in ideas, retailers must cater to their needs with a range of meal solutions.