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Rising stars | In focus: Bread and bakery (opens the original)
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in Category Management 30th September 2026 Bread remains a convenience staple, but the category is becoming much broader than the traditional sliced loaf. Shoppers are looking for products that offer something extra, whether that’s a health benefit or a more premium taste. One of the clearest areas of opportunity is speciality bread, which supplier Country Choice says is the fastest-growing segment within in-store bakery, while cookies, muffins and doughnuts are also on the rise. Speciality item
Co-op shuts down standalone on-the-go test stores (opens the original)
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By David Shrimpton in Featured, Industry News 24th September 2026 The Co-op has closed five “micro-stores” where it was trialling a standalone food-to-go offer, but plans to continue offering elements of the concept in existing stores alongside its wider convenience offer Co-op launched the five stand-alone stores during 2025, starting in Solihull, West Midlands, at the end of July. In December it also fitted elements of the concept into a further five existing stores – located in Yorkshire and
Leading Kent retailer switches from Londis to Spar (opens the original)
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By David Shrimpton in Featured, Industry News 24th September 2026 Second-generation Isle of Sheppey retailer Jatinder Sahota has moved his store from Londis to Spar with a full refit and expanded chilled and frozen ranges. The store, in the town of Minster, has served the community for more than 30 years and was previously known as Max’s Londis. The refit includes energy-efficient chillers, a significantly expanded chilled range, and a larger frozen offer featuring Iceland products. The store la
Ready for the rush | In focus: Winter remedies (opens the original)
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in Category Management 23rd September 2026 As autumn approaches, independent retailers need to make sure their winter remedies range is in place before the season of coughs, colds and sore throats really kicks in. For most independent stores, that means concentrating on a manageable core range rather than trying to cover every option. Trusted brands, strong availability and products that address different shopper needs should take priority. Changing needs Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper, senior brand ma
It's frothy, man | In focus: Hot beverages (opens the original)
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By David Shrimpton in Category Management 23rd September 2026 Coffee continues to be a fixture of daily life for millions of UK shoppers, with the total category growing in value by 8.2% year on year. Instant coffee remains the core driver of this, accounting for a remarkable 76% of all cups of coffee consumed in the home, says Maria Kabalyk, head of category and shopper at JDE Peet’s, whose brands include Kenco, Tassimo, and Maxwell House. “This dominance signals a growing opportunity for premi
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