Products In Depth – Page 32

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    Pet care - Range advice

    2011-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Although the market is doing well in the convenience sector, Harding feels that retailers could still get more from the category. “Too often retailers either don’t dedicate enough space to pet care…

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    Cash in: Pet care - Ones to watch

    2011-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Mighty meaty 
    Mars Pet Care has released a new Meaty Chunks range under its Sheba brand. Available in beef, chicken, salmon and turkey variants, new Meaty Chunks…

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    Cash in: Ice cream - Kiddies corner

    2011-03-06T00:00:00Z

    New Forest Ice Cream is predicting big demand for kids’ fruit ice lollies this summer. “Most people have been hammered so badly by the recession that they’re not going away…

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    Cash in: Ice cream - Ones to watch

    2011-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Oh, crumbs Twix ice cream has been reformulated for 2011 with a new type of biscuit which is claimed to be crunchier than the last. The brand as a whole is being…

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    Cash in: Tobacco - Sticking around

    2011-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Despite a barrage of challenges, cigarette sales through convenience stores grew last year, but how will they fare in 2011?

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    Cash in: Tobacco - Premium cigarettes

    2011-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Unsurprisingly, as value and economy-priced brands take a bigger bite out of the market, retailers are reporting that sales of their premium-priced cigarette…

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    Cash in: Tobacco - What retailers say

    2011-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Dean Holborn Holborns, South Nutfield and Redhill, Surrey 
    What is your top-selling cigarette brand and why is it popular? Mayfair King Size 20s is our best-selling brand…

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    Cash in: Pet care - Leading role

    2011-03-04T00:00:00Z

    While shoppers may be cutting back in some areas, they make sure their pets won’t be feeling the pinch. Aidan Fortune looks at what’s selling

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    Cash in: Easter - Over-egged

    2011-02-19T00:00:00Z

    The multitude of mid-range shell eggs on deal in the supermarkets means that c-stores must look to other products to get their share of Easter sales

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    Cash in: Easter - It pays to display

    2011-02-19T00:00:00Z

    As every sales rep has probably told you by now, Easter 2011 is three weeks later than in 2010, creating plenty of opportunity for additional sales. However, there are some downsides to this…

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    Cash in: Easter - Bigger picture

    2011-02-19T00:00:00Z

    With impulse and novelty covered, your next port of call should be premium priced eggs. Says Hancocks’ Summerley: “A third area for independents to consider is larger shell eggs that are not the focus of supermarket price wars.”

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    Cash in: Easter - Ones to watch

    2011-02-19T00:00:00Z

    Spring loaded 
    The gingerbread man will have to make room for a new range of decorated gingerbread biscuits this Easter. Image on Foods’ Mr and Mrs Bunny faces, Easter Chicks…

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    Cash in: Stay in touch

    2011-02-18T00:00:00Z

    Installing an epos system is a sizeable investment, but if you want to stay competitive and in control of your business, can you afford not to do it?

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    Cash in: Big night in, quality counts

    2011-02-07T00:00:00Z

    It’s clear that today’s shoppers may not be splashing out as much on restaurant dining, but they are prepared to trade up and pay a price premium in order to treat their friends and family.

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    Cash in: Big night in, come dine with me

    2011-02-07T00:00:00Z

    According to research consultants HIM, 26% of shoppers believe that their local convenience store would not have enough choice for them to be able to serve up a full evening meal, let alone conjure up a posh dinner party. 

    Clearly, not all stores offer canapé ingredients…

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    Cash in: Laundry, awash with innovation

    2011-02-07T00:00:00Z

    Mintel says that 90% of households in the UK own a washing machine, but it doesn’t necessarily follow that stocking laundry products automatically benefits retailers.

  • Product News

    Household and laundry: Ones to watch

    2011-02-07T00:00:00Z

    Bold move More manufacturers are mixing up their best-selling brands to create new lines, which makes Bold 2in1 Infusions ‘with a touch of Lenor’, bang on…

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    Cash in: Big night in, dinner dates

    2011-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Forget The Ritz. It’s now easier than ever for shoppers to bring a little glitz and culinary glamour to their own living room dining, says Gaelle Walker

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    Cash in: Clean living

    2011-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Spruce up your cleaning offering to reflect the latest trends and you can be sure to mop up missed sales. Matt Chittock offers some pointers

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    Cash in: Coffee

    2011-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Although we are still a nation of tea drinkers, it does appear that some tea fans are defecting to coffee. 

    The volume of tea bought last year dropped by 1.4% in the year to June 13, 2010, according to Kantar Worldpanel, whereas…