With the cold season on it’s way and daily temperatures dropping and wet weather rising, it’s inevitable that consumers will soon be flocking to convenience stores for cold & flu relief. With most adults experiencing two to four colds a year, soothing solutions are in high demand in c-stores. With extremely long waits for GP…
As we all get our Halloween costumes in order, retailers will be heavily underway in preparing for celebrating the spooky holiday. It might be a festival for the dead but this holiday is far from dying out. Halloween continues to grow and grow, while British culture is influenced by the US traditions inspiring more parties,…
Stereotypes aside we know that all brits love a cuppa. Our hot drinks consumption is growing, last year BCA revealed that the UK’s coffee consumption had soared to 95 million cups a day – up from 70 million in 2008. High street coffee shops have relished this opportunity by keeping up to pace with changing…
With drinks-to-go on the rise and a huge opportunity for the convenience sector a lot can be made from adults switching away from alcohol to softer alternatives. The future is bright for the category given that they can find sustainable solutions and healthier options. Adult soft drinks such as Shloer, are up by 7.6% in…
The Big Night In consumer concept has been through constant changes over the past decade. Back in the day, customers would purchase videocassettes alongside treats for nights-in at home. Since then the fundamentals have stayed the same however consumer tastes have majorly changed. After entering 2019, we have replaced videocassettes with Netflix series and the snacks we…
We all know that the British public are serious about crisps and feel so strongly for the debate over “the best crisps in the world.” Crisps and snacks is a versatile category, capable of driving your sales while appealing to impulse shoppers. However with a rise in potato prices could this spell doom to come…
Crime is an issue that is not going away, according to the Association of Convenience Stores 2019 Report. The ACS found that the three biggest concerns for retailers are violence against staff, theft by customers and verbal abuse against staff. The issues faced by convenience stores also include shoplifting, violent crime and ATM ram raids…
A good hair day can make you feel like you can take on the world! Today we’re looking at the global haircare market and the change in consumer tastes for shampoos & conditioners. Trends are indicating that people are using fewer haircare products and opting for a more natural & eco-friendly alternative. Below we look…
As we move into a more healthy and environmentally-friendly focused year for the retail sector – it’s becoming more crucial for retailers to begin reducing plastic waste in their stores. High spending shoppers are becoming increasingly aware of the plastic used in their everyday items and are looking to swap to more biodegradable products. Suppliers…
Now is the most important time of year for retailers to look at the trends and forces likely to shape the industry in the months ahead. With the worrying decline of the high street and fear over the future of brick and mortar store closures. It’s now more important than ever to look to the…