Channel Spotlight: UK Convenience Market

Our Q4 2025 Channel Spotlight explores how the UK convenience market performed over the festive period, as increased store visits and bigger baskets reflected in-home celebrations and time-pressed shopping missions. Drinks drove penetration and growth, with energy and cola leading the way, while food-to-go remained resilient among young families and value stayed front of mind as price-marked packs continued to gain momentum, particularly in soft drinks.

What you’ll learn:

  • How penetration and spend performed over the festive period
  • What drove higher visit frequency and bigger baskets
  • The role of food-to-go and planned top-ups in Q4
  • How soft drinks and price-marked packs shaped value growth