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55 Best Seller Amber Leaf 30g 3 in 1/30g/50g Riverstone RYO 30g Riverstone RYO 50g Lambert & Butler Blue Roll Your Own 30g/50g Marlboro Roll Your Own 30g Kensitas Club 30g 3 in 1 RYO/50g Benson & Hedges Blue RYO 30g/50g Players Easy Rolling RYO 30g/50g TOBACCO - CORE RANGE Never miss out on InStore Magazine - Sign up NOW to receive yours InStore Magazine is packed with all the information you need to run a successful and profitable convenience store. InStore is free of charge and is available digitally, for you to access on your smartphone, tablet or PC. Sign up now and join more than 9,000 retailers to receive each issue direct to your inbox. To receive your copy scan the QR code using your smartphone or visit www.unitaswholesale.co.uk/retailer/retailer-newsletter Bringing Wholesale Together Social icon Rounded square Only use blue and/or white. For more details check out our Brand Guidelines. www.planforprofit.co.uk @Plan_for_Profit @PlanforProfitRetail By signing up, you’ll receive: Notification of exclusive promotions Essential category and seasonal advice Profit-boosting tips from successful independent retailers New product information Important legal updates Industry news Plus much more! clickforcontents clickforcontents 10 Retailer awards from 11 Retailer awards Eyesonthe prize TheScottishGrocer held itsannual awards inDecember, recognising theverybest inScottish convenience retailing, including Day-Today andKeyStore retailers fromtheUnitasWholesale family Clydeband Co-operative KeystoreMore The store was praised for its wide range of soft drinks covering all essentials, including a healthy selection of zero sugar drinks as well as emerging categories such as RTD tea and coffee. Chillers are merchandised to a high standard with a clear flow. Secondary siting and displays positioned near complementary categories help to drive link purchases and vaue for customers. Best soft drinks retailer of the year Day-Today Stenhousemuir The Stenhousemuir store won the award as it puts community at the centre of every decision it makes, from a weekly proportion of profits being put aside for food parcels to free meals for the homeless. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the store has supported local vulnerable families and frontline workers. The store’s donations to the local hospital include 1,000 bottles of hand sanitiser and hospital staff showed their appreciation by donating a defibrillator to the store. KeyStoreMore Forres Drive The judges were impressed by the wall of fridges guiding customers to the licensed offer while its mix of pro-active trend spotting and responding to customer requests in beer, wine and spirits has resulted in a wide and varied range. Knowledgeable staff members are always happy to help a customer find something they will like and a responsible attitude to alcohol sales is at the heart of the ongoing training programme for staff. Day-Today Doonfoot, Barassie and Coylton Despite the challenges of opening a store during the Covid-19 pandemic, the team behind Day-Today Doonfoot and Barassie impressed the judges with their new Coylton store which opened just four weeks into lockdown. The new store offers everything customers have come to expect from the team, such as effective promotions, seasonal celebrations, clever use of social media and well-trained, knowledgeable staff. Owners Ross MacPherson and Mandi Duncan were also named Entrepreneur of the Year in recognition of the opening of their third store during the pandemic. Licensed retailer of the year Community retailer of the year Symbol store of the Year (multiple stores) Check out our next issue wherewe talk to some of these retailers about how they did it! 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In this issue… instore Themagazine for independent retailers Issue9 September 2020 Brought to you by Generatemonster Halloween sales Find out how Celebrate Diwali in style Click for more Fresh thinking around dinner for tonight Read all about it Now’s the time to reviewyour costs Find out more The latest in-depot deals for you Click to read clickforcontents clickforcontents 16 17 Category advice summer Let’sdrinktothe Withwarmer daysaheadof us,make themost of beer andcider saleswithour guide Sources: * SIBA British Craft Beer Report 2020; ** BrewDog/ Dunnhumby Bespoke Customer Journey Research @ Jan 2021 Be prepared for demand for beers and ciders to rise for Father’s Day on Sunday 19 June. Look out for special gift packs in your local Unitas Wholesale member depot. Merchandise bottle gift bags on clip strips alongside your range and signpost customers to a selection of cards for a complete gift solution. Click for core and extended product range guidance for beer and cider categories NEXT PAGE Ready to go As demand for drink-now options continues, make sure you keep a selection of the bestselling lines in your chiller so they are ready for customers to grab and go. Craft ales and ciders Craft ales and ciders continue to appeal to customers and demand looks set to rise and rise. Craft beer sales rose 15% in 2020 and craft ciders are following suit * . Customers that opt for craft products actually spend more in store ** , so it’s worth prioritising these customers. If you have space in store, create a craft section stocked with the bestsellers. Rotate your range frequently to keep your customers interested and enable them to try something new. Category advice from Lowand no Demand for low- and no-alcohol beers and ciders is higher than ever, so ensure your range reflects this. Stock the latest NPD and a range of the bestsellers. Ensure high visibility of your range with eye-catching signage and a dedicated section, if space allows, making it easy for shoppers to find. F or many customers, a cool glass of beer or cider goes hand in hand with warmer summer evenings, so make sure you’re meeting customer demand with our guide to the latest trends and insight for the beer and cider categories. Father’sDay Sunday 19June Click here for great deals fromgreeting cards suppliers Click toprint bespokeFather’s Day point of sale Join more than 9,000 retailers and receive InStore direct to your inbox InStore - Half Page 2021 v3.indd 1 28/04/2022 15:02 NEW TO CORE NEW TO CORE NEW TO CORE