May and June heatwaves drive record convenience sales

Convenience retailers witnessed record revenues throughout the May and June heatwaves, according to new data from convenience insight agency Talysis.
The industry’s sales saw a £30 million boost during May, followed by a further uplift in June driven by the hot weather.
The sector’s soft drinks category hit two all-time highs during the space of four weeks. Sales initially hit £105 million throughout the Bank Holiday week ending 31 May, before reaching £114 million