‘A Little More and Less Often’ Trend Continues
The build up to Halloween, launch of Christmas confectionery lines, and England reaching the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, helped grow sales in key convenience categories.
October Product Launches
While the industry and the government boast about the success of the 2018 sugar levy in cutting sugar consumption, PepsiCo has recently made an offer that convenience shoppers cannot refuse.
What to Expect from the Unexpected (festive sales uplift in c-stores)
Although demand for alcohol on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve jumps 100% in shops open on those days, overall sales uplift in December isn’t huge for small shops.