The festive season is well and truly upon us, and while stock rooms around the UK are packed to the rafters with festive fare, this issue comes complete with retail tips to help the next few weeks run as smoothly – and profitably – as possible. We also explore the delicacies that Europe has to offer at this time of year, explore the wonders of blue cheese, and find out why today’s storecupboard isn’t quite as humble as you might think. Plus, we share expert tips on sourcing the very best cheese for your shop as well as the new products hitting the market right now.
For such an integral part of the business of running a retail establishment, getting hold of the best stock – that will sell well, hit trends as well as popular classics, and whet the appetites of your customers – isn't as easy as it may first appear. Stock Check 2025 is here to help. As well as highlighting the tastiest new products hitting the fine food and drink market right now, it highlights the best items in a wide range of easy-to-navigate categories – from cheese to confectionery and snacks to storecupboard must-haves – to make it easier than ever to make the right stocking decisions for your shop.