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Who visited in 2007?

CRS attracts a high-calibre audience, with two-thirds of visitors being either owners or managers. It's a very significant show, illustrated by the fact that 86% of visitors say it's important for their companies to attend. All of which means that CRS'08 really will be the event for the convenience industry.

Here’s who visited in 2007:

Job function
Owner / Proprietor / Partner 33.8%
MD / CEO / Director 14.3%
Manager 31.5%
Buyer / Purchaser 5.6%
Executive 6%
Assistant 5.8%
Consultant 3%

Nature of Business
Grocer / Convenience Store 37.6%
Supermarket Chain 4.8%
CTN 5.3%
Symbol Group 3.3%
Co-operative 0.61%
Oil Company 0.81
Forecourt Shop 3.1%
Post Office 0.81%
Off Licence 2.4%
Video / Leisure Store 0.3%
Cash & Carry / Wholesaler 2.6%
Distributor 8%
Manufacturer 19%
Sandwich Bar / Coffee Shop 6.4%
PR / Advertising / Marketing / Media 3%
Consultancy / Other 19%

Product Interest
Confectionery 45.2%
Sandwich / Snacks 42.2%
Tobacco 32.5%
Soft Drinks 43.6%
Packaged Groceries 32.2%
Health & Beauty Products 26.9%
Bakery Products 35.2%
Alcoholic Drinks 30.0%
Newspapers & Magazines 28.1%
Household / Cleaning Products 29.7%
Pet Care Products 23.9%
Video / DVD Rental 16.4%
Fruit & Vegetables 29.8%
Frozen / Chilled Products 37.7%
IT / Mobile Phone Products 20.9%
Refrigeration Equipment 25.8%
Lottery / ATM 20.6%
Shop Fitting Equipment 24.6%
Greeting Cards 26.7%
Baby Care Products 21.8%
Hot Beverage 25.8%
Ethnic Food 19.4%