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Products In DepthTobacco, Vape & Next Generation: Consumer Education
The tobacco, vape and next generation category has undergone significant change following the disposable vape ban, with consumers transitioning to reusable devices and refill pods driving category growth despite ongoing confusion among shoppers
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Products In DepthFive things to know about coffee and baked goods
The past 20 years have seen a quiet revolution in retailing, as convenience and forecourt operators recognised that just because people are popping in for a quick visit rather than a weekly shop, there’s no reason they can’t be offered all manner of goods at all levels of cost.
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about Christmas Soft Drinks
Christmas delivers huge opportunities for convenience retailers to drive soft drinks sales if they get their offering right
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about Winter Remedies
With UK pharmacy numbers falling, convenience stores have a growing opportunity to capture over-the-counter medicine sales as consumers embrace year-round self-care and seek trusted brands for health and wellness products
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about the tobacco, vape and next gen category
With a mountain of legislation hitting the category, big changes are coming for tobacco, vape and next gen sales
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about Christmas alcohol
What’s getting your customers into the festive spirit? We look at top tips to make the most of the Christmas alcohol opportunity
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about Christmas Confectionery
The Christmas confectionery market reached £853 million in 2024, up £88 million on the previous year, as retailers prepare their festive displays with sharing formats and gifting options taking priority
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about sports and energy drinks
Sports and energy is fuelling success in the soft drinks category for retailers
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about Halloween
Looking to scare up sales in the spooky season? Here’s what retailers need to be doing to make the most of the opportunity
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about hot beverages
The move from take-out to at-home coffee drinking is providing a hot opportunity for retailers
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about Frozen Foods
Changing consumer perceptions and air fryer mania are driving opportunities in frozen foods
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Products In DepthFive things to know about stocking up for the Big Night In
It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since the peak of covid, but while life has changed in all sorts of ways since then, one hangover from our numerous lockdowns persists: people are staying home more.
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about Bread & Bakery
What’s rolling in the bread and bakery category that will help your sales rise?
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about Dairy Drinks and Iced Coffees
Sales of iced coffee and dairy drinks look to continue to grow for forecourt and convenience outlets
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about Lunchbox & Back to School
Value and accessibility are key to a successful lunchbox and back to school offering
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about Sugar Confectionery
Retailers can see some sweet success with the sugar confectionery category
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about RTDs and spirits
Shake up your spirits offer with simple ways to maximise mixed-drink sales
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about tobacco, vaping and the illicit trade
It’s all change in the vaping category but is it going to make a difference to the illicit trade?
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about soft drinks: milk drinks, juice and water
Discover how hydration and innovation are shaping the category for summer 2025
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about Crisps & Savoury Snacks
Snacking in convenience is facing a challenge, what are the key trends retailers should be taking advantage of?