Matt Chittock
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Household and laundry: Ones to watch
Bold move More manufacturers are mixing up their best-selling brands to create new lines, which makes Bold 2in1 Infusions ‘with a touch of Lenor’, bang on…
Products In DepthCash in: Basket essentials - the nitty-gritty
Shoppers rely on their local convenience store for a lot these days, so if you get the basics right the sales should follow, as Matt Chittock points out
Products In DepthCash in: Basket essentials - the nitty-gritty
Shoppers rely on their local convenience store for a lot these days, so if you get the basics right the sales should follow, as Matt Chittock points out
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Fangs & bangs: an autumn sales boost
The dramatic increase in popularity of the Halloween and fireworks occasions gives retailers plenty to sink their teeth into, says Matt Chittock
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Pride & groom: the rise in men's toiletries
Men are taking more pride in their appearance and splashing out on grooming products. C-Store takes a look at what they are buying
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A place for paper in convenience
Paper products may take up a huge amount of shelf space but, as Matt Chittock points out, they can make the perfect convenience product
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Full steam ahead for hot beverages
What’s bad news to the high street chains is good news for convenience stores as tea and coffee remain a hot category
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Canned food grows in recession
C-store managers not yet convinced about the benefits of stocking up on canned goods should take a quick peek into customers' recycling bins to get a glimpse of their popularity
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Stick with mints and gums
The mints and gums markets face a difficult future, but now is not a time for c-stores to turn their back on the category
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On the rise: bread works for c-store retailers
Make your bread feature work for you by tuning in to different meal times and you'll reap the benefits of this essential market
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Male grooming - it's time for some Homme truths
It's no longer just women who spend cash on improving their looks, so the male grooming market has huge untapped potential
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Barbie cues
Now is the time to doll up your barbie fixture as when the sun shines consumers will be rushing to make the most of it.
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The real deal
The multiples may have cottoned on to link-selling food to go first, but now it's your turn.
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Butter up your customers: butter’s wholesome image makes a comeback
As the trend towards natural continues to grow, it seems butter’s wholesome image is making a comeback. Matt Chittock investigates