Products In Depth – Page 30
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Product NewsLunchbox - Healthy balance
Striking a balance between health and convenience in lunchboxes can be lucrative for retailers. Aidan Fortune weighs up what to stock
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Product NewsLunchbox - Morning rush
As well as considering health issues, retailers need to be looking at those products which provide parents with convenience. Rosie Tapp of Bel UK says that busy parents mean busy convenience stores in the run up to the start of school.
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Products In DepthCash in: Lunchbox - Need the bread
Sandwiches are a staple of children’s lunchboxes and offer parents an opportunity to ensure that their offspring eat well. Hovis category manager Lisa-Ann Molloy says that wholemeal bread provides…
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Product NewsLunchbox - Grown-up thinking
It’s not just the kids who enjoy sandwiches at lunch. They are a lunchtime staple for adults, too. And in these cash-strapped times more and more people are attempting to save money by making them at home.
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Products In Depth
Cash in: Lunchbox - Ones to watch
For those after a guilt-free sweet treat, United Biscuits UK has reformulated its Go Ahead range of Fruit Bakes. They now contain one portion of fruit while still containing less than 131 calories. It has also added a new cherry variant to the range.
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Products In DepthCash In: Mints & gums - Ed-chew-cation
Mints and gum brands are working hard to teach consumers about the functional benefits of products. Sarah Britton refreshes your knowledge
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Product NewsBaby and toddler - Maybe baby
New parents don’t have time to shop around for the many essentials a baby needs.
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Product NewsOral care - Tube strike
Suppliers hope the current raft of innovative products will put the smile on retailers’ faces
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Product NewsJuices and smoothies - Drop by drop
The major brand owners are pumping investment into juices to squeeze more growth from the category. Robin Mannering looks at their plans
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Product NewsPaper products - Sheet mettle
Paper product sales in c-stores are rolling along nicely thanks to product improvements and innovation.
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Product NewsIllicit tobacco: Rub it out
The illicit tobacco trade harms legitimate retailers and the communities they serve. Gaelle Walker explores what needs to be done to be rid of it
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Product NewsBranded Wine - Cheers leaders
The nation’s thirst for wine shows no signs of diminishing, says Sonya Hook.
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Product NewsBBQ - Frozen frenzy
One fail-safe way to make sure you are fully prepared is to opt for frozen products.
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Products In DepthCash In: BBQ - Go Green
Even though it's not always the most popular part of a meal, retailers cannot afford to overlook salad products. According to Florette marketing manager Elaine Smith, 50% of its pre-packed salads are sold during the key barbecue period of May to August.
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Products In DepthCash In: BBQ - Side orders
Another popular fixture for shoppers during the barbecue season is the bread display. Allied Bakeries’ category director Guy Shepherd says the sector saw a 40% increase in the sales of bread rolls between May and August last year compared with January to April. He adds that rolls are purchased for 43% of barbecues (Nielsen Scantrack).
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Products In DepthCash In: BBQ - Spice it up
Condiments are big business during the barbecue season and the past 12 months haven’t been short on new launches to this market. The total barbecue sauces market is worth £18.9m (AC Nielsen 52 weeks ending January 22, 2011).
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Products In DepthCash In: BBQ - Liquid refreshments
With all of the food taken care of for your customers, it’s important not to neglect the lucrative alcohol side of things. A combination of last summer’s World Cup and fine weather fuelled a 5.2% increase (IRI total off trade) in the off trade beer market during the four weeks…
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Products In DepthCash in: BBQ - Flame game
Despite annual broken promises of a barbecue summer, retailers can still cash in on consumers looking for an alfresco dining experience.
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Product NewsSoft drinks - Thirst response
Prevent your soft drinks sales from going flat by focusing on big brands, new lines, strong promotions and pricemarks, advises Robin Mannering