With temperatures climbing across the UK and the school summer holidays just around the corner, many of us are making the most of the sunshine. Gardens become dining rooms, weekends are spent outdoors and family days out fill the calendar.

It also means the everyday household products we often take for granted suddenly become much more important.

For retailers, now is the ideal time to make sure shelves are stocked before seasonal demand really begins to build.

Keep Food Fresh in the Heat

Warm weather is great for spending time outdoors, but it also means food needs a little more care.

Whether customers are preparing packed lunches, organising a picnic or getting everything ready for a barbecue, products such as aluminium foil, cling film and food storage containers help keep food fresher for longer while reducing waste.

They’re simple items that every household reaches for during the summer months.

Make Outdoor Dining Easy

There’s nothing better than eating outside when the weather is good.

From family barbecues to impromptu lunches in the garden, disposable plates, cups and cutlery make entertaining easy while keeping the washing up to a minimum.

They’re often the products people forget until the last minute, making them ideal additions to any summer display.

Don’t Forget the Tissues

Whether it’s wiping away melted ice cream, cleaning sticky fingers after a picnic or simply freshening up on a warm day, tissues are one of those everyday essentials people rarely think about until they need them.

A pack in the car, picnic basket or beach bag soon proves its worth.

For retailers, tissues remain a dependable seller throughout the year, with demand often increasing during the summer as families spend more time travelling and enjoying days out.

Keep Things Clean

Summer brings more activity, which usually means more clearing up  too.

From wiping down outdoor furniture to tidying up after a barbecue, kitchen roll, cleaning products and refuse sacks help make the job quick and easy, leaving more time to enjoy the sunshine.

Stock Up Before the Rush

The school holidays are only weeks away and seasonal demand can arrive quickly.

Retailers who prepare early are in the best position to meet customer demand, increase basket spend and ensure shoppers can find everything they need in one place.

About Essential

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for household essentials. From food storage and kitchen products to disposable tableware, tissues and refuse sacks, customers rely on retailers having the products they need, when they need them.

At Essential, we work with retailers across the UK to supply dependable household products, competitive pricing and reliable service. Our own branded tissues are held in large quantities and available from stock, giving retailers confidence that they can meet customer demand throughout the busy summer season.

If you’re preparing for the weeks ahead, we’d be pleased to help. Get in touch with our team to discuss your next order.

Essential Guide: Planning the Perfect Summer Weekend

A spell of warm weather is all the excuse many of us need to head outdoors.

Whether it’s a barbecue with friends, a picnic in the park, a day at the beach or a weekend away, a little preparation can make all the difference.

With the school holidays fast approaching, now is the perfect time to stock up on the everyday essentials that help make summer simpler.

The Perfect Barbecue Starts Before the Food

A successful barbecue is about more than burgers and sausages.

Keeping food fresh before it reaches the grill is just as important. Aluminium foil, cling film and food storage containers all help with preparation, while disposable plates, cups and cutlery make serving guests quick and easy.

Once everyone has gone home, refuse sacks and kitchen roll help make clearing up just as straightforward.

Pack the Little Things That Make a Big Difference

When you’re heading out for the day, it’s often the smallest items that prove to be the most useful.

A pack of tissues can quickly deal with sticky hands, unexpected spills, runny noses or even serve as an impromptu napkin at a picnic. Add kitchen roll, food storage containers, disposable tableware and refuse sacks, and you’ve got everything needed for a stress-free day outdoors.

They’re simple household essentials, but they’re often the products people forget until the last minute.

Days at the Beach

Anyone who’s spent a day by the sea knows that sand has a habit of getting everywhere.

Kitchen roll, tissues and refuse sacks are handy additions to any beach bag, helping deal with spills, sticky fingers and keeping the area tidy before heading home.

Weekends Away

Whether it’s a caravan, camping trip or a few nights in a holiday cottage, packing a few household essentials can save time and money once you arrive.

Many people take food with them, making foil, cling film and food storage products useful additions to their holiday packing list.

A Little Preparation Goes a Long Way

The best weekends are the ones where everything runs smoothly.

Having a few everyday essentials close to hand means less time worrying about forgotten items and more time enjoying the people and places that make summer special.

About Essential

Customers don’t just shop for holidays. They shop for everything that goes with them.

At Essential, we supply retailers across the UK with trusted household products that people rely on every day. Alongside our extensive range of household essentials, we also hold large stocks of our own branded tissues, helping retailers stay well stocked during busy trading periods and seasonal peaks.

If you’re preparing your summer orders, we’d be delighted to help.