subject: Don't Forget the Beverages when Starting a Dollar Store [print this page] Don't Forget the Beverages when Starting a Dollar Store
Many who are starting a dollar store consider the sale of beverages to be both a time waster and a low profit effort as well. For some this may well be the very situation they face. However, for those starting a dollar store carrying an assortment of beverages just might be one of the key actions in their overall business plan. The simple fact is shoppers will buy beverages of all kinds. In fact many will stop into your store specifically for this purpose. Read on for more on this important topic. In this article I present some of the key beverages to carry, as well as strategies for displaying them in your dollar store business.
Let's start with some of the beverage items to have in-stock and where they should be found in your store. This is not a complete list of options available to you. Speak with wholesale suppliers about other beverage options you might want to add.
Cooler: Make sure to place a cooler filled with these beverage items close to the cash registers at the front of your store. Fill them with assorted soft drinks, energy drinks, and water to start. Add new beverage items as customers' request them.
Food Aisles: Don't stop by only displaying individual serving sized beverages in the coolers of your store. Shoppers in your food or grocery area will buy the un-chilled beverages to take home for later consumption. In addition to soft drinks and water add in individual serving sized juices, iced teas, and children's drinks.
Food Aisles: One of the more popular products found in many dollar stores are the larger sizes of bottled water, soft drinks, and juices. These larger sizes are perfect for families. Be sure to include a good assortment in your dollar store.
Bulk Displays: Those who are starting a dollar store soon find they will periodically locate special pricing on beverage items. Take advantage of these deals by purchasing enough to build a bulk display right in the lobby or front windows of your store. Bottled water is a great product for this purpose.
Those who start a dollar store will be amazed at the volume of beverage products sold every week in their store. Make sure you know the market in your area and customize the final list of beverages you carry so it provides the most in-demand items. The list of beverages and display locations listed in this article are definitely to be considered.
