When we’re out shopping as consumers, we’ve all done it… Just when we think we’ve got everything we need in the basket, something on the way to the till takes our fancy. It’s known as an impulse buy.

In fact, according to data from Gitnux, 64% of shoppers purchase additional items along with their intended items.

With this statistic in mind, make sure you’re fully stocked with the low-ticket yet easily influenced items you need to boost those last-minute sales in the run up to festive season.

We’ve selected five affordable kitchen gadgets to help increase impulse buys and most importantly – profit margins. Just in time for the run up to Christmas.

Stax top five kitchen impulse buys

Easy cook egg poacher (338986)

Easy to clean and dishwasher safe, this microwaveable egg poacher is a household essential for any home looking to take the time and hassle out of making perfect poached eggs.

Creative Kitchen Salad Spinner (363043)

Dishwasher safe with a generous 3 litre capacity, this salad spinner makes easy work of cleaning salad and vegetables – an ideal kitchen companion for households who love healthy eating without the long prep time.

Pendeford Collapsible Plate Cover/Colander (345765)

BPA free, microwave safe and easy to clean, this collapsible plate cover can be used as a microwave plate cover and a colander, before being folded down to only 30mm for easy storage.

Probus Funny Kitchen Apple Cutter (871821)

Never take the time to cut and apple again with this handy apple cutter, which features a fun novelty design for the perfect low cost gift idea.

Tala Cupcake Corer (113330)

Baking enthusiasts will love this. This handy tool makes filling cupcakes easy; in one push it removes the centre of the cake so it can be filled with whatever the baker pleases. It’s a small simple kitchen gadget that’s just waiting to be snapped up.

To stock up our on top picks or to discover more impulse buy inspiration, head to your local Stax wholesale cash and carry centre to discover everything you need for the season ahead.