All Products In Depth articles – Page 16
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Top-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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Keep 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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Christmas 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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Big 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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E-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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Christmas 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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Canned 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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Secrets 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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Drinks 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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Home 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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Wine: 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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Lunchbox: 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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A 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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Put 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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Dairy: 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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Lowering 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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Soft 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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Summer drinks: Temperature's rising
Summer is always a real opportunity for retailers thanks to family celebrations and get-togethers.
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Tobacco: 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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Tapping 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.