The UK convenience sector is entering a new era — driven by value-led missions, changing shopper behaviours, and macroeconomic pressures. Our Q1 2025 analysis highlights the key shifts defining this dynamic market and what they mean for retailers, suppliers, and brands.
- Basket size vs. trip frequency: Why shoppers are visiting more often but spending less.
- Top-performing categories: Soft Drinks, Chilled Foods, and the role of weather in driving in-store growth.
- Mission mix evolution: The rise of planned top-up shops and the continued decline of impulse purchases.
- Demographic drivers: How families with children are reshaping budget-conscious behaviours.
- PMP growth trends: Price-marked packs continue to gain ground — especially in managed convenience.
- Channel performance: How Symbols & Independents capitalised on chilled and frozen to boost March footfall.