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Investment in convenience sector hits record high of £1bn

17 Sep 2024

Over the last year, convenience retailers have spent a combined £1bn (up from £646m in the previous 12 months) refitting their stores, installing new energy efficient refrigeration... Read more…

Bira responds cautiously to encouraging trends in KPMG Retail Sales Monitor report.

3 Sep 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has responded to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for August 2024. The report, which can be downloaded here, has highlighted:
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Pet Shop owner nominated for award for food bank donations

2 Sep 2024

Rebecca Harrington, owner of Purdy's pet shop in Coventry, has been nominated in the animal category at BBC CWR's Make a Difference awards for providing pet food parcels to food banks
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Standardised witness statement developed for retailers submitting CCTV evidence to the polic

2 Sep 2024

The National Business Crime Centre (NBCC), in collaboration with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and police forces, has developed a standardised witness statement for retailers submitting... Read more…

Sheffield’s new independent retail hub opens to the public

2 Sep 2024

A redeveloped Grade II* Listed hub in Sheffield has opened its doors to the public for the first time, providing a contemporary city centre hub for some of the city’s finest... Read more…

Government urged to protect independent retailers as part of living wage increases

2 Sep 2024

The national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers has written to the new secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan Reynolds, to highlight the impact of higher wages on... Read more…

Barbers to test blood pressure to fight inequality

2 Sep 2024

Two barber shops in south London are offering customers free blood pressure tests to tackle undiagnosed health issues amongst black and Asian men.
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Bira welcomes recent Bank of England interest rate cut

14 Aug 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the Bank of England’s recent decision to cut interest rates from 5.25% to 5%.
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Community rallies around shop owner’s appeal after ‘devastating’ break-in

14 Aug 2024

A shop owner in Bramley, West Leeds, has thanked kind-hearted members of the community after her shop was targeted by burglars.
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National and local governments called on to invest in the repair of the retail sector after recent riots.

14 Aug 2024

The recent wave of civil unrest in the has dealt a severe blow to the UK retail sector, with high-street stalwarts and independent stores alike bearing the brunt of the violence.
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Indie retailers – get ready to capitalise on World Cup opportunity

Posted on in Business News

The world’s largest brewer, Budweiser Brewing Group, has suggested that the World Cup, which kicks off in Qatar on November 20th, could see a possible 13.5% increase in off-trade sales, compared to 2019, which could be equivalent to an extra 62 million pints.

The tournament represents a significant opportunity for independent retailers to leverage supporter interest in the tournament to boost consumer spend, with 70% of us saying we are most likely to watch most matches at home.

World cup pitch

“This FIFA World Cup tournament is certainly set to be different from previous years with it being held in the winter months. This presents a unique sales opportunity for the off-trade as consumers look to transfer out-of-home occasions and elevate the at-home viewing experience,” said Maria Neves, head of category management, Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I.

“The success of the Lionesses this summer is only adding to the excitement and we’re expecting the nation to get behind the men this winter. Stores need to start thinking about their World Cup displays and stocking up now to make the most of this opportunity.”

Budweiser Brewing Group shared three top tips to help retailers drive sales this winter:

Stock up on beer
Consumption of beer rockets during TV sports compared to the average at-home occasion. The 2018 FIFA World Cup saw an 18% increase in shoppers in the beer category compared to the average for the year contributing to an additional 1.4m shoppers.

Looking ahead to this winter, 63% of shoppers plan on drinking beer when watching the games, more than wine and spirits combined (11%), according to recent research.

Make sure you’ve got the right formats
Despite bottles and cans being evenly split in the total beer category, bottle serves over-index during football matches. Retailers should ensure they have a well-stock beer fridge containing bottle formats to capture spend throughout the tournament.

Additionally, large and mid-bottle packs tend to over-index during football tournaments. With the majority of drinking occasions taking place at home with friends and family, retailers should prioritise mid to large pack sizes to cater to consumer demand.

Drive sales with food and beer pairings
Food and beer go together, and football matches are no exception. 71% of off-trade alcohol purchases are made with food compared with 66% in February 2020. Significantly, mealtimes now account for 43% of all drinking occasions in the home.

Food is particularly important during football tournaments, driving 38m more occasions. During the 2018 World Cup burgers were the most popular food. Offering meal deals in-store, such as beer and burger bundles on matchdays or in-store promotions, is one easy way stores can encourage cross-spend.

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