News & Seasonal
With the long winter nights now a thing of the past and daffodils blooming across the country, it can only be Spring time, but this year Spring holds a very different significance compared with previous years, as it coincides with the phased easing of national lockdown restrictions.
With the prospect of your customers returning to some form of new normal – whether that be entertaining at home, outdoor fun with friends, the re-opening of hair dressers and non-essential shops, or the prospect of getting away on a much needed holiday, check out our advice to ensure you are fully catering for your customers changing needs.
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What should Convenience Retailers focus on in Autumn?
With exciting upcoming Autumnal events and the continuing economic challenges, this is a great opportunity for savvy retailers to maximise sales and cement their stores at the heart of their community. As supported by the Retail Advisory Panel and Category experts, Category Management really comes into play and can be a hugely useful tool for retailers.
Cosy Nights In.
While Spring does normally entail sunny weather, evenings will still be cool. Nights in are the new going out and with the increasing popularity of on-demand TV, sporting or cultural events, retailers are presented with a great opportunity to bag some extra sales.
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Making events BIG in your store is good for business!
Shorter winter days combined with Covid restrictions means your customers need a lift this winter! Bring some fun to your store by creating themed in-store events.
A challenging year for convenience retailers – An interview with Mandeep Singh.
We caught up with Mandeep Singh, of Singh’s Premier in Sheffield to hear how he managed his way through the Pandemic and what impact it has had on his business.
Get your store in shape.
The retail landscape is changing – dramatically. To really compete, you need to make sure your store is in the best possible shape.
Get your Sales to sizzle this summer
With school holidays looming and exciting sporting events still to come – Wimbledon (1st – 10th Jul), The British Grand Prix (5th-7th Jul), Le Tour de France (29th Jun – 21st Jul) and a summer of International Cricket fixtures – there are plenty of opportunities for retailers to help their customers enjoy the summer break
How has the pandemic changed shopper behaviour?
Partners for Growth caught up with Unilever Category Director, Kat Simpson to understand what impact the pandemic and resultant lockdown restrictions has had on shopper buying behaviour in the convenience channel.
Time for a change.
2020 saw unprecedented changes in shopper behaviour, so now is a great time to make sure these changes are reflected in your store offering.
Music Festivals.
The British Summer offers music lovers many opportunities to attend music all around the UK. And with festivals, an element of camping tends to be involved.
Take stock of your business.
The New Year is traditionally a time for us all to reflect on the past year and create plans for the year ahead, and retailers are no different! Now is a great time to review your business and create plans and priorities for growth in 2021.
Summer Holidays.
Schools are out and children and families will be out in force. Whether it be going on day trips, stay-cations or outings along the coast, the holiday season offers retailers a great opportunity to boost their business.
Sporting Events.
Whether it be football, cricket, tennis or even cycling, there really is something for everyone this summer.
