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Features list 2026

Features will only run with sufficient advertising support. This list is not final; features may be added periodically to reflect prevailing trends. The editorial deadline for feature submissions is the Wednesday of the second full week of the month preceding publication. The editorial deadline for supplements is the Wednesday of the first full week of the month preceding publication.

Please contact Gaelle Walker to request feature synopses.

January

  • Smoking alternatives
  • Spring occasions
  • Fascia guide

February

  • Impulse essentials
  • Forecourts
  • Beer & cider

March

  • Confectionery
  • Tobacco
  • Retail tech

April

  • Summer socialising
  • Smoking alternatives
  • Ice cream

May

  • Sports & energy drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Smoking alternatives
  • World Cup

June

  • Alcoholic RTDs
  • Summer soft drinks
  • Forecourts

July

  • Confectionery
  • Cider
  • Smoking alternatives

August

  • Halloween
  • Milk drinks
  • Retail tech

September

  • Fascia, guide
  • Big night in
  • Food to go

October

  • Christmas confectionery
  • Smoking alternatives
  • Forecourts

November

  • Christmas alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Christmas soft drinks
  • Home delivery

December

  • Low and no alcohol
  • What’s in store for 2027
  • Easter prep

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This website contains images and information relating to tobacco products. Please do not view if you are under 18 years of age.

This publication contains images and information relating to tobacco products. Please do not view if you are under the age of 18 years old.