Each year, more customers become aware of the benefits of adding extra protein to their diets. More than half of UK consumers are seeking to up their intake of this important nutrient to assist with their fitness and lifestyle goals. It’s not a new craze, however. Its roots can be traced back to the 1960s […]
Your guide to community events Getting involved in your community can help build new relationships, gain new customers and create a buzz around your store. Retailers say it’s about expressing how proud you are to operate in the local area. “We raised our family here in Tenby. Our customers know us on a personal level, […]
Making the most of the premium opportunity Preparing for a premium Easter More than four in five UK adults (84%) plan to celebrate Easter. And while the need to offer value is as prominent for retailers as ever, Easter will see shoppers treat themselves a little bit more. In fact, retailers have reported they’ve already […]
Focus on: Flexitarian diets – are they back? Twenty-three per cent of consumers claim they are ‘flexitarians’ – a diet that is primarily vegetarian, with the occasional meat or fish dish thrown in. The diet has soared in popularity in recent years due to two main drivers; the rising cost of red meat and the […]
At Epicurium, we pride ourselves on keeping on top of trends and securing must-have products for retailers looking to offer a point of difference. We do the hard work in market analysis, so our customers do not have to. This time of year, we see many of our retail customers stocking new products and evolving […]
January is an opportunity for a fresh start. It’s a time for setting goals, whether financial, professional or personal – to simply take better care of ourselves than the year before. Abstaining from alcohol in January is not a new phenomenon – its roots can be traced back to the 1940s – but it certainly […]
2030 is just five years away and while convenience stores’ core range will likely look similar to how it does today, the trends and technology around them may be very different. “The need to offer value will still be prevalent in five years, but it always has been,” explains Bobby Singh, owner of BB Nevison […]
The new year always brings optimism, but 2025 presents many changes for the convenience channel, such as the vaping disposable ban and the April increase in the National Minimum Wage. “Retailers will need to watch their sales and waste levels, and react accordingly in 2025,” says Paresh Vyas, owner of Jack Lane Convenience in Greater […]
A range review can help refresh your store, removing lines that aren’t working as hard as they could be. Reviewing your range also helps you declutter lines that are meeting similar customer needs. How often you do it, according to retailers, is entirely case-dependent. However, the key when doing a range review is using your […]
Christmas is just a month away, which typically means a rise in sales of premium snacks, festive flavours and indulgent treats. “In the lead up to Christmas, we increase the number of flavours we offer in our snacks range, which has a positive effect on sales,” explains Vidur Pandya, owner of Kislingbury Village Store & […]
