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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about sports and energy drinks
With so much doom and gloom about it can be easy to overlook economic success stories and, where retail is concerned, sports and energy drinks are an irrepressible category
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about Halloween
Halloween is one of the biggest retail occasions of the year, and with the right range and some creative merchandising, convenience stores can cash in on the spooky season
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about frozen food
From air fryer ranges to mini freezers showcasing innovation such as chocolate-dipped fruit snacks, the enduring frozen category is getting exciting again
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about the Big Night In
With money tight for many, the idea of treating yourself and loved ones to an evening of pampered indulgence at the fraction of the cost of going out is compelling: Step forward the Big Night In retail opportunity
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about Bread & Bakery
One of the traditional staples of the convenience and forecourt store sector, how does bread and bakery factor into a modern offering?
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about Dairy Drinks, RTD and Iced Coffees
The RTD coffee and dairy drinks category is evolving fast, with younger shoppers, functional benefits and bold new flavours reshaping what convenience retailers need to stock
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about lunchbox and back to school
With four million children taking packed lunches to school each day, the lunchbox category represents a significant sales opportunity for convenience retailers — but only if they get the range and merchandising right
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about sugar confectionery
It is an ever-evolving category that constantly embraces new flavours, formats, and TikTok fads, yet is anchored by nostalgia, tradition, and trusted brands. Keeping abreast of the latest in sugar confectionery is vital for any forecourt operator, for whom the segment is a vital ingredient in the retail mix.
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about Spirits and RTDs
The ready-to-drink category is now worth £824m and growing 22.9% year-on-year, with flavour-led innovation and higher ABV serves driving growth as retailers look to maximise seasonal demand and impulse purchases
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Products In DepthTobacco and Vapes: Taking on the illicit market
A year after the disposable vape ban, illicit trade in vapes and tobacco continues to surge, with nearly half of UK cigarettes now illicit and corner shops cited as a major source
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about Water, Juice & Milk Drinks
Bottled water is outperforming the wider soft drinks market with value up 13.4%, while protein milk drinks see 20.4% growth as shoppers increasingly seek functional benefits alongside great taste.
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about crisps and savoury snacks
The UK crisps and snacks market is worth up to £6.5bn and still growing. Here are five crucial trends retailers need to understand to maximise sales in this essential category
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about beer and cider
Convenience stores now account for over half of all cider sales as shoppers increasingly trade up to premium options
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about Ice Cream
Ice cream brands are focusing on year-round appeal, innovation and premiumisation to drive continued growth
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Products In DepthEight things you need to know about carbonated soft drinks
The carbonates market has undergone a generational shift away from using sugar as an ingredient.
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about Chocolate Confectionery
Industry experts reveal the trends shaping the category and share strategies for retailers to capitalise on this £1.1bn convenience opportunity.
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about Tobacco, Vape and Next Generation
The nicotine category is being reshaped by dual-use behaviour, the rise of pouches and the shift to reusable vapes. How can retailers stay on top of the changes?
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Products In DepthSix things you need to know about Easter confectionery
The story behind Easter remains a constant, but the impact of the months that came before, and the trends expected to follow it, mean no two Easters are the same
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about Cakes & Biscuits
The cake and biscuit category continues to perform strongly in convenience, driven by impulse purchasing and limited edition flavours. Industry experts share their advice on maximising sales and reveal the latest trends shaping the fixture
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Products In DepthNine things you need to know about healthier snacking
As January rolls around, shoppers are resetting their snacking habits with a focus on protein, gut health and better-for-you options. Retailers can capitalise on this demand by stocking the right products in the right places