Spar retailers in the south and west have been challenged to improve their stocking of own-label products.
The call came at Spar Wessex Guild’s convention in Amsterdam, where delegates were told they currently had the worst record for carrying Spar own-brand products in the UK, with take up of own label sandwiches lying at only 46% compared to that of 76% by the top Guild, Scotland.
Figures revealed by wholesaler Appleby Westward also showed that only one third of stores stocked ready meals, while less than half stocked a fast-selling ‘hero’ own-brand product, and a mere 36% had two hero lines in-store.
Spar UK trading director Peter Miller told delegates that retailers were missing out on a big opportunity by not stocking own-label, and taking a risk by buying sandwiches from suppliers of questionable repute.
The call came at Spar Wessex Guild’s convention in Amsterdam, where delegates were told they currently had the worst record for carrying Spar own-brand products in the UK, with take up of own label sandwiches lying at only 46% compared to that of 76% by the top Guild, Scotland.
Figures revealed by wholesaler Appleby Westward also showed that only one third of stores stocked ready meals, while less than half stocked a fast-selling ‘hero’ own-brand product, and a mere 36% had two hero lines in-store.
Spar UK trading director Peter Miller told delegates that retailers were missing out on a big opportunity by not stocking own-label, and taking a risk by buying sandwiches from suppliers of questionable repute.
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