Products In Depth – Page 23
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Products In DepthSugar 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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NewsCustomer 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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NewsCider: 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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NewsSpirits & 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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Products In DepthHealth & 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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Products In DepthSoft 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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NewsWorld 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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NewsSummer 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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NewsBarbecue: 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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NewsWorld 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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NewsCustomer 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.
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NewsCheese: The grate and the good
Consumers have come to expect a diverse choice in cheese, developing a taste for local and unusual varieties alongside family favourites.
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NewsBread & Bakery: A fresh take
Our daily bread may be becoming more varied and healthier, but fresh products and attractive-looking displays are never out of fashion.
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NewsCash Conscious Shopping: Watching the pennies
The recession may be over, but shoppers are still wary about what they spend. Tempt them with the right balance of quality and value.
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Products In DepthTobacco: Playing the numbers game
As adult smokers’ spending power remains under pressure, price points are becoming a key battleground for manufacturers.
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Products In DepthIce Cream: Chasing the clouds away
Whatever the weather throws at us this year, a strong product offer across a range of pricing tiers will ensure it’s sunny side up for ice cream.
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NewsEaster: A golden opportunity
Leave the price slashing to the supermarkets and concentrate on offering novelty items and premium eggs to give you a gilt edge.
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NewsPet Care: Paying a premium
It won’t be hard to get customers to spend on their four-legged friends. The real challenge is making sure they know you stock pet care lines.
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Products In DepthCustomer Missions: Food to Go & Meal Deals
Play to your strengths and offer a food to go menu that matches convenience with choice and value, and you’ll soon ace the multiples.
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NewsHousehold Cleaning: End Wash-Day Blues
Household cleaners come in a bewildering array of shapes, sizes and scents but the basics covered and you’re sure to clean up.