Types of goods and services retailers must be stocking at the start of the year
With the peak festive season shopping frenzy way behind us, retailers are taking stock of their inventory and assessing product demand dynamics.
For consumers, it’s time to prioritise what really matters on the shopping list.
Under the current Covid-19 environment, the shopping list can be expected to be dominated by products which meet the needs of consumers in the new normal.
What type of goods should the retailers’ stock?
Fitness equipment and gear
Being fit and healthy has continued to gain momentum in many households and communities. This is expected to continue with many people now putting health and wellness on top of their lists.
It is therefore not surprising that gym membership subscriptions have continued to increase. For those who don’t prefer going to the gym, a run and exercise in the backyard is the alternative option.
This means that fitness equipment such as dumbbells, medicine balls, yoga mats, skipping ropes, resistance bands, medicine balls, balance balls, sliders, etc, will be in high demand.
Fitness equipment will need to be complemented by suitable training gear in form of shorts, tracksuits and comfortable running shoes.
Tech products
Working and learning from home continues to be the norm. Tech products which facilitate working and learning from home are therefore in demand.
Retailers should therefore stock up on good and affordable computers, laptops, cell phones, tablets, etc.
Home entertainment
There is an increasing need for good home entertainment facilities. Not only are families spending more time at home but social gatherings are now either limited or banned.
This means a good television set, music system, streaming services and by extension headsets are all in high demand.
Health products
Covid-19 brought about not only uncertainty but threatened people’s health and wellbeing. It is therefore not surprising that food and health culture has been altered.
Foods which support immune function and overall health coupled with immune boosters and supplements are needed by consumers.
This will extend to hygiene products such as masks and other personal care hygiene products.
Food preparation and storage products
Healthy eating and home eating is taking place more frequently than ever before. In the midst of this is the need to properly store and secure food especially in home environments.
Apart from a reliable microwave, you can bet more consumers being in need of mixing bowls, potato mashers, vegetable peelers, citrus juicers, etc.
Cleaning products
Stay clean is the anthem right now. Businesses and households are therefore investing inefficient cleaning products for a healthier environment. Under this category you can think of cordless vacuum cleaners, disinfecting wipes, hand dusters, mop and bucket floor cleaning system, shower spray cleaners, etc.
Beddings
While life is back to business now, bed hygiene is still a must. Not only is it highly recommended under the current circumstances but a good hygienic bed to rest on after a hard day of work is a good idea.
Retailers can expect consumers to look for sheets, blankets, pillows, towels and other soft bedroom and bathroom goods.
The product guidelines provided above will assist you to have a profitable year. You can rely on a reputable internet shopping site like Guzzle to reach a broader market across the country.
Guzzle Media
