The Convenience Mix

Oct 25 2024 17 ep. 28 mins 2
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The Convenience Mix is the regular podcast dedicated to the UK convenience retail market. The podcast focuses on specific trends impacting the sector, sharing the latest data, news and insight to give retailers, suppliers and wholesalers the information needed to support business critical decisions.

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Providing your community with a helping hand

Oct 25 2024 24 mins  
​What role does community engagement play in the success of local retailers? In this episode, we explore how connecting with the local community can boost business, create customer loyalty and make a positive impact. From charities to supporting local suppliers, we’ll discuss initiatives that indies can benefit from. We’re joined by Kate Carroll, head of Nisa’s Making a Dif

Get Engaged with Social Media

Jul 12 2024 16 mins  
Creating a strong social media and online presence is vital for retailers. In an age where digital engagement can make or break a business, mastering these tools is more important than ever. That’s why we’ve spoken to marketing expert Sarah Ellis. Ellis is the marketing director for A.F. Blakemore and in this episode, she offers valuable insights and tips to help retailers boos

Tackling Crime in Convenience

Mar 19 2024 40 mins  
Crime within convenience has reached drastic levels with record numbers of incidents taking place in stores. In this episode of the Convenience Mix, we look at the impact of crime on independent retailers and how it is affecting them and their staff. Spar retailer Chloe Taylor-Green discusses how verbal abuse from customers while Costcutter retailer Abdul Majid is experiencing a ri

Breaking Down the Disposable Vape Ban

Jan 30 2024 33 mins  
The announcement that the government is to ban disposable vapes sent shockwaves through the retail industry. A category that has helped many retailers through some tough times, we're now looking at a future without disposable vapes. The Convenience Mix speaks to the Association of Convenience Stores' director of communications Chris Noice about what impact the proposed ban will hav

Countering the Cost of Living Crisis

Jul 13 2022 31 mins  
The Convenience Mix is back for a very special episode dedicated to the rising cost of living crisis. In this episode, our experts look at the impact of the rising cost of living on shopper behaviour across the UK convenience retail market. We share tips on how retailers can mitigate the challenges around rising costs, the government support that is needed and how wholesalers can a

Brexit: Where Are We And What's Next?

Jan 25 2022 27 mins  
Episode twelve – Brexit: Where Are We And What's Next? - sees our experts look at the impact of Brexit on the UK convenience sector, both short and long-term. Since the UK decided to vote to leave the EU back in 2016, the issue has dominated headlines and remained on top of business agendas. The situation has changed so many times since the referendum and even at the start of 202

UK Convenience Retail in 2022

Dec 21 2021 34 mins  
Episode eleven – UK Convenience Retail in 2022 – sees our experts look to the year ahead and highlight three trends, using the Lumina Intelligence Future of Retail 2022 Report, that we believe will impact UK convenience retail in 2022 and beyond. These trends are La Dolce Vita - the demand for treating during recessionary periods, Radical Transparency - consumer/brand relations

The Recipe For Plant-Based Success

Nov 02 2021 28 mins  
Episode ten – The Recipe For Plant-Based Success – sees our experts unpick the ever-growing trend towards plant-based consumption. How much has the plant-based category grown in recent years? Has this been impacted by the pandemic? What exciting products have hit the market recently? Where should retailers start when entering the plant-based category? What are the opportunities

Stocking Up For Christmas

Oct 05 2021 23 mins  
Episode nine - Stocking Up For Christmas - sees our experts tackle the upcoming festive period. One of the most important trading periods for the convenience sector, however it hasn't come without its challenges over recent times. 2020 saw Christmas plans thrown out the window, as travel restrictions were imposed at the last minute and some regions entered local lockdowns. With sho

A Healthy Approach To HFSS

Sep 07 2021 24 mins  
Episode eight - A Healthy Approach To HFSS - sees our experts analyse the upcoming HFSS legislation that is due to be implemented in October 2022. What store types does the legislation apply to? What challenges are on the horizon? What are the opportunities for retailers and brands? How might suppliers react to the legislation? What support and teamwork is necessary? Our hosts also