Convenience channel shows resilience

Convenience retailers have faced some gruelling trading conditions and an array of challenges in 2024. Here's a look back at some of the biggest isssues of the last 12 months.
The Moth Cocktail Party Pack stands on a kitchen counter with cans of the cocktails next to it and a cocktail serve in a glass.

Moth unveils new Cocktail Party Pack

Premium canned cocktails brand Moth has unveiled its first ever multipack format with its new Cocktail Party Pack, ideal for festive gatherings this season.
Retailers should ensure there’s a strong selection of mixer options, says CCEP.

Mix up drinks options for sunnier days

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has pushed convenience store operators to keep in a core range of mixer options that shoppers can turn to for those unexpected sunny days in Scotland when they want to enjoy a drink in their back gardens.
Pack shots of Mentos Gum Duo packs with Tropical and Cherry flavours.

Mentos doubles on gum in new packs

Perfetti Van Melle has launched a new Duo Pack format across Mentos Gum, aiming to drive up sales of the brand further here in the UK.
The HLP team have worked with chef Gary Maclean to promote home cooking.

Healthy Living Programme provides a boost

The Healthy Living Programme's Cooking At Home campaign and events aimed at youngsters is leading to healthier results for stores and consumers.
Promotional image of Nescafé brand partnership with Nestlé chocolate brands Quality Street and Aero.

Nescafé teams up with Nestlé chocolate brands

Nestlé has brought its Nescafé coffee brand together with two of its popular chocolate brands to produce new chocolate mocha coffee variants.

Sticking with known brands

Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.
Pack shots of Pepsi Treats Strawberries 'N' Cream and Cream Soda.

Pepsi unveils new indulgent cola flavours

Pepsi has brought an extra level of indulgence to the cola sector with the zero sugar Pepsi Treats range, building on the brand's flavour innovations.
Promotion for Cadbury Dairy Milk's new £500 retailer social media competition offering store owners the chance to win £500 each through social media posts. The Cadbury Dairy Milk logo is at the top of the image and the body of text reads "A Chance for Retailers to WIN £500 for creative social media posts with Cadbury'.

Retailers can win £500 in new Cadbury social media competition

Convenience store owners are in with the chance to bag £500 cash as part of a new social media competition from Cadbury Dairy Milk.

Sporting new ad from Thatchers

Thatchers Cider is back on the TV with two new sporting ads as the cider maker has once again team up with the multi-award winning film maker Aardman Studios.

Tipples and drams on the night in

New drinks coming to the market for the first time that eager consumers may wish to pick up to enjoy a tipple during their big nights in.
Pack shot of Wall's Haribo Push up ice cream.

Wall’s Ice Cream teams up with Haribo on new Push Up pop

Wall's ice cream has unveiled its new collaboration with Haribo Gold Gummy Bears alongside a tranche of NPD for its own brands in time for the summer months.
Pack shot of Made for Drinks Mr Trotter's Pork Scratching Flavoured Potato Crisps.

Made for Drink unveils Pork Scratching Crisps

Bar snacks-style brand Made for Drink has unveiled a new collaboration with pork scratchings brand Mr Trotter's for its new Pork Scratching Crisps.
bestway bargain booze

Bestway buys Bargain Booze

BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Promotional image of Nisa 3 for £4 deal on frozen food items including images of frozen food inside store freezers.

Nisa launches 3 for £4 frozen deal

Nisa has added a new 'Mix-and-Match' deal for its freezer section, allowing customers greater flexibility and variety in the frozen category.
Promotional images of the Angel 2400 vape device range including Yellow, Green, Coral, Sky Blue, Navy and Magenta variants.

Vapes Bars spreads out its wings for Angel 2400

Vape device manufacturer Vapes Bars has announced the roll out of its new Angel 2400 series across major supermarket stores in the UK.