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Nice to see this community up and running. Quick intro style reply you can copy/paste into your profile or use as a first post.
Who I am: operator of a small cafe that also supplies office snack programs, been buying wholesale for 6 years. One thing I like to be asked about: what actually sells in a convenience setting vs a coffee shop, and how to price for fast turn without killing margin.
Quick reality check I see in the market: grab-and-go and RTD coffee keep growing, and energy drinks still move fastest on the counter. Counter snacks (candy, jerky sticks, single-serve chips) typically run around 50 to 60 percent margin if you price smart, while big frozen breakfast items can be your higher-ticket weekly movers.
Stuff I’d love to see people ask about here
Best 6 impulse SKUs for a small shop
How to set retail prices quickly (simple formulas)
Low-effort merchandising that lifts sell-through
Practical things you can do this week
Fill your profile and post one question like Which 6 SKUs should I try first for a 1-2 person shop? People will answer with real sell-through tips.
Pick 4 impulse items and buy small test quantities, 1-3 cases each. Rule of thumb: 2-3 facings of candy/gum, 4-6 for energy/RTD on counter.
Set one promo for the next 2 weeks, like mix-and-match snack deals or a breakfast combo, and track the changes. Rotate fast, don’t hold onto slow SKUs.
Product ideas to start selling
Single-serve candy and gum for the register
Jerky sticks and protein bars for higher ticket upsells
RTD coffee and canned cold brew for morning runs
Frozen breakfast sandwiches if you have a freezer
Honestly, jump in and ask a specific store-type question. Post your shop size and customer peak times and people here will recommend exact SKUs and price points that actually work.
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