Disposable vape ban hits convenience footfall, as soft drinks and RTDs drive growth

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Inflation and regulatory changes, including the disposable vape ban, have hit convenience particularly hard

The UK convenience sector declined 1.7% in 2025, with losses accelerating to 2.5% over the Christmas period, new data from specialist convenience insight agency Talysis has revealed.

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