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Leading One Stop retailers are
excited over reports that One
Stop stores will soon be able to
stock Tesco’s core own-brand
range as the symbol group is set
to phase out its current
own-label range.
According to recent reports,
the Tesco-hosted symbol group
has announced it will phase out
its current own-label products
and replace them with its
parent’s “Core Own Brand”
range across its estate of 1,000+
stores.
Owner of One Stop Mount
Nod store in Coventry, retailer
Aman Uppal confi rmed the
reports, saying that the
announcement was made at a
recent One Stop franchise meet.
Uppal told Asian Trader, “I
am very happy and super-excit-
ed over this news. I have been a
part of One Stop for the past
eight years and have been
waiting for something like this
for a long time.
“Tesco Core Own Brand
range carries trust and familiari-
ty. People are going to love it
that the range is available at
their nearby One Stop conveni-
ence stores.
“I feel it’s a win-win
arrangement for all of us.
Though I also understand that
the roll-out and logistic will be a
bit challenging and might come
with some conditions.”
With a slump in sales and
margins being squeezed, this
move is being welcomed by
several One Stop retailers as
stocking Tesco products is
expected to give them a
competitive edge, potentially
increasing footfall as well as
basket size.
The Tesco products will be
introduced in phases, starting
this month and possibly rolling
into next year. The of er will
include an expanded range of
healthier and af ordable
options.
Deal means prospect of selling Tesco core skus in-store
One Stop retailers ‘super-
One Stop retailers ‘super-
excited’ over new range
excited’ over new range
Almost half of UK Gen Z’ers
(46%) and 29% of other
generations have abandoned
a brand they were once loyal
to because they grew “bored”
of them, a recent study has
shown, also highlighting the
changing expectation of
customers and increasing use
of AI in marketing.
According to SAP Emarsys’
annual Customer Loyalty
Index (CLI), younger
consumers are particularly
drawn to innovative market-
ing. In fact, the study states
that 30% of Gen Z, compared
to 23% of all demo-
graphics, have tried a
new brand because of
its “creative market-
ing”.
Additionally, over
a quarter of Gen Z
(31%) are enticed by brands
that use “cool” content or
imagery, versus only 21% of
other age groups. Meanwhile,
28% of Gen Z, compared to
17% of other demographics,
seek out brands that deliver
“memorable experiences”.
The study also focused on
the increasing use of AI to
optimise the marketing
process. It points out that
brands like Ferrera Candy
Company and Pizza Hut are
making every interaction
count more by creating
personalised, two-way
conversations, meaning the
brand can better predict the
customer’s developing
preferences.
Half Gen Z abandons ‘brands that
become boring’
KP Snacks profi ts
KP Snacks profi ts
despite cyber attack
despite cyber attack
Profi ts at KP Snacks surged to
almost £100 million despite a
debilitating 2022 cyber-attack, said
the maker of Butterkist, Tyrrell’s and
Popchips.
The Slough-headquartered
business, whose brands also include
Mccoy’s and Hula Hoops, reported a
pre-tax profi t of £93.7m for 2023, up
from the £64.3m it achieved in 2022.
Accounts show the fi rm’s
turnover jumped from £546m to
£626.7m over the same period.
The board said, “KP grew share in
2023 and continued to strengthen
its branded position in the UK crisps,
snacks, popcorn and nuts market.”
Pets Choice surpasses
Pets Choice surpasses
£100m in turnover
£100m in turnover
The leading pet food, healthcare and
accessories manufacturer an-
nounced a record fi nancial year,
surpassing the £100 million turnover
milestone for 2023.
The North-West based company,
which is behind brands including
Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight and
TastyBone, reported a revenue
increase from £95 million to £109.7
million for the year ending 31
December 2023.
This growth is largely attributed
to Pets Choice’s strategic brand
acquisitions, including the plant-
based pet care brand HOWND and
premium pet food brand Vet’s
Kitchen, enhancing its presence in
the premium pet care sector.
Happy 3rd birthday for
Happy 3rd birthday for
Scan & Save
Scan & Save
Retail technology company Jisp has
marked the 3-year anniversary of its
Scan & Save app, achieving impres-
sive performance fi gures and
receiving high praise from its retailers.
Since launching in 2021, Scan &
Save has earned retailers almost
£6million and shoppers over
£2.2million. Total scans of the app’s
AR vouchers broke through the
fi ve-million mark, with redemptions
topping four million.
Stores also hit 1,000 for the fi rst
time, continuing the impressive
recruitment of new retailers into the
business, while registered Scan &
Save users grew to 123,000.
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