Tobacco and vape sales continue dragging on convenience growth, says IGD

Vape store display

Convenience sales fell 1.2% in the first half of 2026, but with tobacco and vape excluded the market grew by 0.7%

The UK convenience market is forecast to grow 13% to £54.9bn by 2031, but declining tobacco and vape sales continue to stall overall growth for retailers.

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