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…
The success of price-marked packs took many retailers by surprise as they never predicted how PMPs would affect consumers. There was a risk in deciding prices on a National level which at first worried retailers against purchasing. This risk was overshadowed by the increase in sales of PMPs after their introduction. PMPs were implemented to many new products…
The perfect start to the day is with the right breakfast. Most of us already take this advice and make time in the morning for a nutritious breakfast at our kitchen table. However this isn’t the case for everyone. Research reveals that almost half of us (over 25 million) are now skipping breakfast. This number…
This week Dominic Taylor, Chief Executive and Director of the Board for PayPoint Plc, stepped down from his position remarking that he was proud of the legacy created from a “small startup to the scale and capability of the public company it is today.” The company has grown enormously in the last 23 years since…
The first electric-powered washing machine was introduced in 1908 by Alva J Fisher which consisted of a galvanised tub and an electric motor. Over 100 years later many things have changed for the laundry care industry especially in the past five years. Many consumers are now focusing on skin health and environmental impact when deciding…
A sector which has grown slowly within the last few years – the oral care market is about engaging with consumers and providing an easy option for their dental care routine. The oral care market is expected to amount to £1,212m in 2019. The market is expected to come to a growth of 1.7% annually.…
Britain’s favourite indulgence still isn’t changing. Chocolate reigns supreme over other types of confectionery as a guilty pleasure. However as we’ve just passed through the first month of 2019, things are becoming clear as to the outlook for the market for the next twelve months. Price marked chocolate sharing packs dominates the sales over other…
