FPS Vital News Vital News 50 Apr-Jun 2018 | Page 19

SELLING THE ROYAL ADVENTURE ROYAL AT HOME OUT THERE shares a selection of opportunities for the motor factor, from their 2018 range. With warmer days and bank holidays on the horizon, families across Britain are revving up their travel and leisure plans. To ensure that the sector is well prepared for this annual seasonal trend, Royal has introduced a number of new additions to their camping and caravanning range for 2018. The diversity of product offerings available from the Royal portfolio presents motor factors with various cross-selling opportunities that can easily fit into any stocking preference. Coupled with tasteful packaging that appeals to the discerning customer, Royal products make a commanding statement for on-shelf display. THE PERFECT PLACEMENT The logic behind allocating motor factor shelf space for leisure products is that many items actually compliment the portfolio that are already stocked. For example, motor factors who stock travel and touring accessories such as European motoring kits, roof bars, boxes and bike carriers can find valuable opportunities in items such as camping furniture and accessories. Here are some items from the Royal 2018 range that can deliver great cross-selling opportunities on the shelves of a motor factor: SLEEPING BAGS COOL STOOL CAMPING CHAIRS Whether a motorist is an avid camper or otherwise, sleeping bags are handy to have in the car boot in case of emergencies. Lightweight but warm, this item makes long road trips more comfortable as well as being invaluable during the cold winter months while waiting for help to arrive in the time of need. Royal’s range of picnic bags have always b