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Promotional FeatureBrewing success: why c-stores cannot ignore the UK’s growing coffee craze
Is coffee replacing tea as the nation’s prime hot beverage? JDE Peet’s argues that its versatility and popularity make it one of the hardest beverages to go without – and how c-stores should capitalise.
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BlogOut of the Shop and On the Road: What Italy taught me about real 24-hour convenience
As part of his Out of the Shop and On the Road series, Aman Uppal looks at how UK retailers could take advantage of 24-hour demand
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Features and analysisConvenience channel tipped for $1 trillion global sales by 2029
IGD predicts growth for convenience channel but warns of growing threat of discount and online
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Features and analysisSmall business confidence shows signs of recovery after four-year low
Confidence amongst Scottish small businesses is showing signs of recovery after a four-year low despite a mounting costs crisis
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Promotional FeatureSeven ways specialist POS systems are changing the game
From a system designed for individual store needs to making life easier for customers, AI-powered POS systems are already upping the ante in convenience stores, making them more responsive and competitive. Retail business solutions supplier MHouse explains how.
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Products In DepthSix things about tobacco, vaping and next-gen products
How will the disposable vape ban determine the category’s future fortunes?
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Features and analysisCircana category analysis: Beer and Cider
The latest analysis from Circana examines the beer and cider category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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Features and analysisCircana category analysis: Home baking
The latest analysis from Circana examines the home baking category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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Features and analysisFranchise & fascia report 2025: convenience by numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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Features and analysisOne in three households buying less food, survey reveals
Market researchers Tastewise’s recent survey has shown that one in three households are buying less food
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Features and analysisChristmas fails to save 2024 trading, according to BRC
Food sales increased by 1.7% YOY in December, against a growth of 6.3% in December 2023
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Promotional FeatureHow price-marked packs can help c-stores maximise sales of energy drinks
Consumers are prioritising value for money, making price-marked packs a key asset for convenience retailers. Find out how Rockstar Energy’s new PMP initiative is helping store owners meet this demand and ignite their energy drink sales.
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Promotional FeatureHow retailers can elevate grab-and-go impulse confectionery sales
Impulse sales are crucial to the confectionery sector in convenience. Here, Ferrero shows how it’s worked with two retailers to boost the grab-and-go opportunity to help them drive spend.
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BlogLooking for the positives in 2025
ACS chief executive James Lowman looks to the next 12 months and discusses what opportunities there are amongst the challenges
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Features and analysisACS needs your feedback on crime in stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has this week called on every retailer to fill in its annual Crime Survey
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Promotional FeatureNo- and low-alcohol: drive sales and profits in beer's fastest growing segment
Convenience stores have a key opportunity to drive sales by expanding their no- and low-alcohol beer range, attracting a growing number of consumers seeking moderate drinking options. Here Asahi shares its category management advice to drive sales.
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Features and analysisOctober food and grocery sales experience modest growth
Food sales increased by 2.9% YOY over the three months to October, against a growth of 7.9% in October 2023
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Features and analysisShopper confidence remained stable in September
Food sales increased by 3.1% YOY over the three months to September, according to the British Retail Consortium’s KPMG Retail Sales Monitor
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Features and analysisPercentage off discounts top list of most popular promotions in c-stores
Percentage off is the most popular promotion type, according to research by Lumina Intelligence
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Features and analysisCircana category analysis: Wine
The latest analysis from Circana examines the wine category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share