Trends & Topics
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Promotional FeatureTackling the illicit tobacco trade in Wolverhampton
In June, retailers in Wolverhampton attended a JTI and Convenience Store roundtable to discuss the issue of illicit tobacco in their area. During an in-depth discussion, retailers highlighted how the illicit trade was directly impacting business, affecting their communities and, in some cases, resulting in violence against them and their staff.
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Promotional FeatureRetailers have their say on the Generational Smoking Ban
With the Generational Smoking Ban still on course to come into effect under the new Labour Government, two convenience store retailers explain the problems it would present to them and the huge impact it would have on their businesses.
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Promotional FeatureHow to make the most of the instant consumption soft drinks boom
Retailers can unlock significant growth in soft drink sales by aligning their in-store offerings with the latest shopper trends, particularly in the booming on-the-go market. Britvic’s At Your Convenience platform provides valuable insights and resources to help retailers maximise these opportunities.
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Promotional FeatureScore with no & low alcohol
Leverage the growing no & low alcohol category and maximise sales this summer and during sporting occasions.
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Promotional FeatureWhy choice is key to maximising beer and cider sales during sporting occasions
Discover how you can meet your shoppers’ varying needs, and maximise sales opportunities, over this year’s summer of sport, by following these top tips.
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Promotional FeatureWhy boosting your core range is key to summer success
Soft drinks offer a valuable opportunity for retailers, particularly through engaging in-store promotions. Find out what a bit of creative marketing and bold displays can do for driving sales in your store.
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Promotional FeatureFuture trends and opportunities in energy drinks
The growth opportunities in the energy drinks market are many. From emphasising new flavours to in-store activations and price-marked packs. Learn more about key ways to attract and engage consumers.
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Promotional FeatureHow to merchandise your beer range this sporting season
With a massive summer of sport coming up, discover how you can maximise the opportunity in the beer and cider category, with top tips from Heineken UK
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Promotional FeatureCommunity impact: how brands are helping retailers give back
As an essential hub of the community, convenience store owners have an unparalleled understanding of the needs of their communities. Find out how big brands are working with them to bolster their community impact.
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Promotional FeatureHitting the sweet spot for year-round confectionery success
With appeal across families, confectionery is a category that should generate year-round success for retailers. Discover key tips to bring in new consumers to the category in your store and retain the loyalty of existing shoppers.
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Promotional FeatureWhy men’s grooming is taking off in 2024
With insight showing that there is rising interest in men’s grooming, Lynx marketing manager Josh Plimmer discusses how retailers can maximise personal care sales and explains the rationale behind the brand’s latest launch, Jungle Fresh.
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Promotional FeatureHow parcel lockers help drive customers to your store
Online shopping is growing, with millions of purchases made every day. According to Statista, the UK e-commerce industry will continue to grow every year and reach a value of £153bn by 2027. Find out how retailers are getting a slice of the action by adding parcel lockers to their list of services.
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Promotional FeatureHow this retailer became the ultimate one-stop-shop for customers
Kaual Patel helps run the Torridon Road Post Office in Catford alongside his uncle and other family members. He discusses importance of local community and why they decided to start catering to the second hand parcels market.
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Promotional FeatureHow the frozen aisle can help boost your sales in 2024
Offering value to shoppers and spearheading the ‘fakeaway’ trend, the frozen category is continuing to grow. Find out why convenience retailers should look to their frozen aisle to drive sales in 2024.
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Promotional FeatureTips to achieving long-term retail success
Learn more about the success of Spar Minster Lovell over the past 70 years as KP Snacks, celebrating its own 70th anniversary this year, uncovers insight from Ian Lewis regarding the family retailer’s long-term success.
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Promotional FeatureHow to create real business longevity and success
Learn more about the success of Jempson’s over the past 70 years as KP Snacks, celebrating its own 70th annivesary this year, uncovers insight from Stephen Jempson and the retailer’s long-term success.
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Promotional FeatureFive areas retailers should focus on this autumn?
As shoppers’ priorities are changing again with the colder months ahead, find out how you can cater for their demands and support your business.
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Promotional FeatureBig spirits brands and what they can do for c-stores all year round
While there is plenty of NPD still ongoing in the UK spirits market, in times of financial stress, consumers tend to revert to brands they know and trust. Here, Diageo explains why major spirits brands are the best option for c-stores looking to maximise sales.
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Promotional FeatureWhy are energy drinks big business for convenience stores?
Energy drinks are now worth more than £922m and continue to go from strength-to-strength. Here, Pippa Foster, associate director of commercial development at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), explains what trends are driving the category’s growth and how independent retailers can tap into this opportunity.
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Promotional FeatureWhy premium ice cream can get your tills ringing this summer
Summer is the time to tempt shoppers with your ice cream offering, but with ever-changing demands, what are the biggest opportunities this year and how can you win with shoppers in this category? Ferrero UK explains how premium options and innovation can help draw shoppers in.