All Products In Depth articles – Page 21
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Beer: Back of the net
For once brewers will be placing their hopes on more than just sunshine for an uplift in beer sales this summer.
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A perfect blend
The switch to premium coffee and speciality teas creates an ideal opportunity for convenience retailers.
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Think tank: The tobacco opportunity
Are you ready for the opportunities in tobacco?
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The big deal
Retailers can cash in on hungry consumers on the move with a food-to-go meal deal.
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BAT unveils Pall Mall capsule variant
BAT has unveiled a new capsule variant of its Pall Mall brand.
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Puff daddy
Gone are the days when cigars were regarded as the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous, says Gaelle Walker.
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Soft drinks - Added sparkle
Christmas gives shoppers the perfect reason to party so expect soft drinks sales to bubble over
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Homemade: Home sweet home
With so much emphasis on local, some retailers have turned to producing their wares inhouse.
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Think tank: Maximising the big night in
Georgina Wild of HIM urges retailers to make the most of the X Factor effect
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Halloween - Tricky business
The nation has fallen under the spell of Halloween and there are monster sales to be had for retailers who get into the spirit of it
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Think tank: Drink to success
Georgina Wild of HIM explains why alcohol is such a great gift
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Cash in: Cereal bars - Play the field
Manufacturers are working hard to provide a cereal bar suited to every occasion. Tracy West takes a tour of on-the-go bars to afternoon treats
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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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Cash 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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Cash 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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Cash 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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Cash 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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Cash 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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Cash 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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Cash 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.