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.
Episode five – Sustainability: Being Green in 2021 – sees our experts focus on the ever-growing trend towards sustainability and the expectations that shoppers place on grocery retailers to play their part. Within this episode, we discuss the advantages and barriers of refill stores, veganism, deposit return schemes, 10p carrier bags and the impact of the pandemic on sustainability. In addition, we are delighted to be joined by Michael Fletcher, Commercial Director at The Co-op. Michael discusses the importance of sustainability at The Co-op and the different measures that they have introduced….
In this episode our experts explore:
The role of sustainability at The Co-op
We hear from Michael Fletcher, Commercial Director at The Co-op to understand the importance of sustainability at his business. Michael discusses the biggest challenges facing convenience store retailers when it comes to sustainability, the impact of the pandemic on shopper behaviour, the key barriers to shoppers and how The Co-op are breaking down these barriers and his advice to retailers looking to improve their sustainability credentials.
Refillable product stations
What are the benefits and challenges of refill stations? What criteria should retailers follow before making a decision as to whether this is the right move for them? Can smaller stores really win when it comes to sustainability? How important is location? Are refill stations at odds with traditional convenience i.e. impulse, alcohol etc.?
Veganism
How important is a vegan offer within convenience retail? What proportion of convenience store shoppers identify as vegan? Where are the key opportunities for retailers i.e. meal for tonight, food to go? What challenges do retailers need to consider before investing in a vegan offering?
Carrier bags/DRS
Are bags for life the right way to go? Can convenience do more to eradicate plastic bags? What are other retailers doing? Have all the questions surrounding DRS been answered? What support does the sector require ahead of any deadlines over the coming years?
Best in class retailers
Which convenience store retailers are leading the way? What are these retailers doing that makes them standout from the crowd? How can other retailers learn from these stores?
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