Market Insight
With up-to-date information on market trends, new products, top sellers etc.
We are able to share with you valuable market insight for each category.
No. 1 category in sales value No. 1 footfall driver in the Convenience market
Tobacco category drives 1 in 10 visits to Convenience stores, and it’s even higher for Independent stores
Margin Opportunities Stock high margin, fast growing products
such as e-liquids and cigarette accessories: papers and filters
Latest Trends Independent store tobacco sales are down 8%
Multiple convenience store tobacco sales are up 7% 75% of independent retailers are premium pricing, which is the significant factor driving the decline Sell at RRP to maintain your business
Vaping: 3 Key Tips Focus on in-store visibility and display
Ensure staff are knowledgeable and trained on equipment & liquids Stock a range of brands and systems with a good selection of flavours
Top 3 customer service shopper needs:
Availability
Price
Range
Tobacco Track & Trace – are you ready? What do you need to do if you sell tobacco?
The regulations require all retailers to have an Economic Operator Identifier Code (their own unique code registered to their business) and a Facility Identifier Code (a unique code for each store or premises which sells tobacco) in order to purchase cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco products from 20th May 2019 onwards.