The Convenience Mix is the brand-new four-weekly podcast dedicated to the UK convenience retail market. Brought to you by the market leaders in data, coverage and insight, Conveniencestore.co.uk, Lumina Intelligence and The Grocer – the podcast hones in 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.
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 discuss the introduction of new legislation to protect retail workers in Scotland and challenge why similar measures have not been introduced in England, Northern Ireland and Wales…
In this episode our experts explore:
Scotland moves to protect retail workers
What is the new legislation implemented in Scotland? What impact will this have on the sector? How big is the issue of crime within retail? Why hasn’t this been introduced across the rest of the UK?
The opportunities presented by HFSS
HFSS legislation divides the convenience sector with many stores exempt. What are the opportunities for stores that do not have to comply with the new HFSS legislation? What about those that fall within the legislation, what are the opportunities for them? How can retailers be innovative in order entice shoppers?
The challenges posed by HFSS
Besides the obvious, what are the challenges and threats posed by the legislation? Is there a threat to symbol groups? Could unaffiliated independents avoid symbol groups to avoid the legislation? Will suppliers opt to reformulate? Should retailers turn to other categories to fill the void in restricted areas? Is there a danger that brands are focusing on other channels than convenience?
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