All Seasonal articles
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Category ReportGrocery gets behind a healthier Halloween
Could healthier Halloween become the new normal? What role is HFSS legislation playing in shaping sales? And which categories are tipped for growth as confectionery slides?
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NewsBestway launches Red Hot Deals summer campaign to drive retailer sales
The campaign, called ‘Red Hot Deals – Whatever the Weather’, will run until 10 September across Bestway’s depot network
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NewsWaitrose reports demand for wintry comfort food despite heatwaves
The supermarket suggested customers were experiencing ‘feta fatigue’ as summer salads lost their appeal while the heatwaves continue.
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NewsIce cream sales nearly double amid record-breaking June heatwave
A week of soaring temperatures in late June pushed ice cream volumes up 93.2%
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NewsMorrisons launches ‘summer savings’ promotions campaign
The ‘money-saving offers’ include multibuys, online promotions and in-store price cuts, which will run throughout the summer
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NewsWorld Cup ‘top-up shops’ boost retail sales despite heatwave
Top-up shops and online boosted retail spending during June, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor
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Analysis & Features10 charts explaining Brits’ plans for Christmas snacks
We’ve been talking turkey with a panel of 1,000 shoppers to find out how Brits’ eating habits change at Christmas
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NewsMondelez launches Sour Patch Kids Monster Heads as part of Halloween lineup
Mondelez reveals its Halloween 2026 confectionery range
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Category ReportConfectionery trends 2026: Why sweets are getting a better-for-you rebrand
How are confectioners responding to HFSS rules? And which trends are driving change in sweets?
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NewsConvenience sales hit record highs in May and June heatwaves
The sector’s sales were boosted by £30m in May, with June’s hot weather fuelling a further spike, according to specialist convenience insight agency Talysis
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Analysis & FeaturesAre fmcg giants stepping back from Pride?
For years now, June has been a kaleidoscope of Pride-themed marketing campaigns and rainbow logos. So why is 2026 feeling strangely low key?
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NewsStarbucks launches new summer menu led by Caramelised Banana range
Fronting the seasonal lineup is the new Caramelised Banana range, which combines caramelised banana sauce with Blonde Espresso Roast and iced matcha
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NewsDelamere teams up with Swizzels to launch new flavoured milks range
Available in Premier, Londis, Budgens and Go Local from July, the new Delamere & Swizzels range features three flavours
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NewsWaitrose gears up for summer with new BBQ boxes
Waitrose said the Butchers’ BBQ Box (rsp: £20) and Fish BBQ Box (rsp: £23) were designed “to elevate any barbecue this summer”
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NewsFather’s Day spending to hit £1.3bn despite World Cup clash
Retail and shopper marketing agency Savvy predicted growth of 3%, marking the slowest growth rate of any major calendar event so far this year
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NewsFood sales surge in May as heatwave drives shoppers online
Barbecue goods were in high demand as the UK enjoyed the hottest day of the year ahead of the May bank holiday weekend.
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Range PreviewTesco launches new meal deal options for summer 2026
Tesco is refreshing its meal deal options for the summer with a mix of limited-edition mains, salads and snacks that lean into bolder flavours for a more premium lunchtime
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Range PreviewChicken wing roulette and poutine fries: Asda World Cup 2026 food range
Asda is using the summer of football’s late-night kick-offs to tempt shoppers away from pricier takeaways
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Range PreviewCo-op launches Premium Small Plates range
Co-op is launching 25 new small plates to its premium Irresistible range built around Mediterranean flavours and easy sharing
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Category ReportValentine’s Day and Easter offer growth opportunities for own label
When it comes to seasonal events, Christmas is hard to beat as a sales driver