Crime within convenience has reached drastic levels with record numbers of incidents taking place in stores. In this episode of the Convenience Mix, we look at the impact of crime on independent retailers and how it is affecting them and their

Breaking Down the Disposable Vape Ban

Jan 30th, 2024 33m 21s

The announcement that the government is to ban disposable vapes sent shockwaves through the retail industry. A category that has helped many retailers through some tough times, we're now looking at a future without disposable vapes. The Conveni

Countering the Cost of Living Crisis

Jul 13th, 2022 31m 46s

The Convenience Mix is back for a very special episode dedicated to the rising cost of living crisis. In this episode, our experts look at the impact of the rising cost of living on shopper behaviour across the UK convenience retail market. We

Brexit: Where Are We And What's Next?

Jan 25th, 2022 27m 18s

Episode twelve – Brexit: Where Are We And What's Next? - sees our experts look at the impact of Brexit on the UK convenience sector, both short and long-term. Since the UK decided to vote to leave the EU back in 2016, the issue has dominated he

UK Convenience Retail in 2022

Dec 21st, 2021 34m 47s

Episode eleven – UK Convenience Retail in 2022 – sees our experts look to the year ahead and highlight three trends, using the Lumina Intelligence Future of Retail 2022 Report, that we believe will impact UK convenience retail in 2022 and beyon

The Recipe For Plant-Based Success

Nov 2nd, 2021 28m 1s

Episode ten – The Recipe For Plant-Based Success – sees our experts unpick the ever-growing trend towards plant-based consumption. How much has the plant-based category grown in recent years? Has this been impacted by the pandemic? What excitin

Stocking Up For Christmas

Oct 5th, 2021 23m 42s

Episode nine - Stocking Up For Christmas - sees our experts tackle the upcoming festive period. One of the most important trading periods for the convenience sector, however it hasn't come without its challenges over recent times. 2020 saw Chri

A Healthy Approach To HFSS

Sep 7th, 2021 24m 17s

Episode eight - A Healthy Approach To HFSS - sees our experts analyse the upcoming HFSS legislation that is due to be implemented in October 2022. What store types does the legislation apply to? What challenges are on the horizon? What are the

Reviving Food To Go

Aug 10th, 2021 23m 57s

Episode seven - Reviving Food To Go - sees our experts turn their attention on food to go within UK convenience retail. They analyse the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK food to go market, the potential impact that new HFSS legislat

Tech in Convenience: What's Next?

Jul 13th, 2021 28m 22s

Episode six – Tech in Convenience: What's Next? – sees our experts focus on the role of technology within the UK convenience retail market. What technology should every convenience store retailer be using? How can technology be tailored to a va

Sustainability: Being Green in 2021

Jun 15th, 2021 34m 13s

Episode five – Sustainability: Being Green in 2021 – sees our experts focus on the ever-growing trend towards sustainability and the expectations that shoppers place on grocery retailers to play their part. Within this episode, we discuss the a

Caring For The Community

May 18th, 2021 24m 26s

Episode four – Caring For The Community – sees our experts focus on community engagement and the opportunities available to convenience store retailers. Convenience stores are often at the heart of local communities, so they know what the key i

Low2No Alcohol: The Untapped Opportunity

Apr 20th, 2021 33m 30s

Episode three – Low2No Alcohol: The Untapped Opportunity – sees our experts take a deep dive into the growing low and no alcohol category. Is Low2No the future of drinking? How far can the category go? Where do the opportunities lie for conveni

Delving into Delivery

Mar 24th, 2021 25m 7s

Episode two – Delving into Delivery – sees our experts unpick the convenience store home delivery trend. How have retailers embraced home delivery? What challenges have they had to overcome? Which categories offer the biggest opportunities? Wil

2021: The Legacies of Lockdown

Feb 19th, 2021 31m 21s

It’s the first ever episode of The Convenience Mix podcast. To kick us off, our experts focus on the legacies of 2020, including the suburban migration, online revolution and the recessionary revival. How will each of these trends shape UK conv

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