Get Ready for the May Bank Holiday Rush – Stock Up and Stay Ahead

Prepare for the Bank Holidays with Procuria

With two bank holidays coming up this May – Early May Bank Holiday (5th May) and Spring Bank Holiday (26th May) – convenience stores across the UK are gearing up for a surge in shopper demand. Longer days, better weather, and community events make this one of the busiest retail windows of the season.

At Procuria, we’re encouraging our supplier partners to prepare early and help retailers stay stocked on the items that matter most.

What Should You Be Supplying More Of?

To help your retail customers make the most of this busy trading period, here are the top categories that drive footfall and sales during May bank holidays:

🥨 Snacks & Confectionery – Small Treats, Big Volume
From BBQs and day trips to garden parties and sofa snacking, shoppers are on the lookout for quick, tasty options. Stock up on crisps, sweets, chocolate, and sharing packs.

Our trusted partners like Bobby’s Snacks and World of Sweets are perfectly placed to help you meet that demand. From traditional family favourites to exciting new launches, these suppliers offer a strong range of high-margin lines that fly off shelves during the holidays.

🥩 Chilled Meats – It’s BBQ Season
There’s no better time to promote BBQ favourites like burgers, sausages, and kebabs. Shoppers are ready to fire up the grill, so make sure your chillers are full and ready.

Eden Farm provides a reliable and wide-ranging chilled meat selection perfect for BBQs and picnic hampers alike. From everyday staples to premium options, they’ve got you covered.

🥤 Food to Go – Cold Refreshment, Big Profits
With the weather warming up, cold drinks and frozen treats are a must. Milkshakes and slush are high-margin, high-demand products that fly out of the door during bank holidays.

Blue Ice Machines are leading the way with their easy-to-use, low-maintenance milkshake and slush solutions. They’re a perfect addition for convenience stores looking to boost footfall and drive impulse purchases – especially with families and younger shoppers out and about.

🧺 Non-Food – Be BBQ Ready
Bank holiday shopping isn’t just about food and drink – it’s about the full experience. Customers will be grabbing BBQ essentials and homeware basics at the same time.

Our partner Homeware Essentials offers a great range of non-food products that perfectly complement your seasonal ranges. From charcoal and firelighters to disposable BBQs, picnicware, and bin bags, these are the add-on purchases that boost basket spend and make stores a one-stop shop for bank holiday plans.

Why Stocking Up Matters

Retailers in the Procuria network will be placing orders early and looking to trusted suppliers for dependable fulfilment. The bank holidays are not just about more footfall, they’re about bigger baskets and higher spend per visit.

Make sure you’re:

• Topped up on your bestsellers
• Flagging promotional lines and seasonal favourite
  

Let’s Make May a Winner

With support from leading suppliers like Eden Farm, Bobby’s Snacks, World of Sweets, Blue Ice Machines, and Homeware Essentials, now’s the time to boost availability, maximise sales, and help retailers win this spring.

Got a new product, promo, or bundle that’s perfect for the holidays? Let us know – we’re here to help amplify it to hundreds of independent convenience retailers across the UK.

Not Yet a Procuria Retailer?

If you run an independent business and want access to these suppliers, exclusive deals, and personalised support, it’s time to join Procuria.

It’s free to join, there are no contracts, and the benefits start immediately.

👉 Click here to open your free account today and get stocked up for a profitable May!