Year of significant change coming for the convenience sector
ACS chief executive James Lowman warns of the changing business environment that is coming for the convenience sector
Convenience Store’s 2025 highlights: Store and supplier charity work
Convenience Store looks back at some of the most heartwarming charity work of 2025
2026 will be the year to test independent retailer resilience and adaptation
Spar UK’s managing director Michael Fletcher says independent retailers must focus on adaptation and partnership to navigate rising costs, policy changes and shifting shopper behaviours in 2026
Booker pledges support for independents facing challenges in 2026
Booker’s retail managing director Colm Johnson outlines the wholesaler’s commitment to supporting independent retailers through anticipated challenges in 2026, including rising costs and tightening regulations
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Post Office celebrates 1,000th Drop & Collect launch at Market Drayton c-store
The Post Office has reached a milestone by opening its 1,000th Drop & Collect service at Adastra Stores
Lowton Co-op relaunched as a totally transformed store
Yeserday saw the relaunch of the Co-op store in Lowton, Warrington
Nisa retailer to quadruple store estate under extended Co‑op Wholesale partnership
Independent retailer Harsh Amipara has signed a new five‑year deal with Co‑op Wholesale
EG On The Move and Co-op franchise grows with two new forecourt stores
Moston and Buchandyke are the latest forecourt stores in the partnership’s expanding portfolio
See inside Parfetts' first Go Local Extra store in London
Wholesaler Parfetts launches first Go Local Extra store in London with retailer Posikan Sivakumar
Co-op launches four new Scottish stores in a week
Selkirk, Brora, Callander and Fortrose are all welcoming new Co-ops to their communities
Products in depth
Tobacco, Vape & Next Generation: Consumer Education
The tobacco, vape and next generation category has undergone significant change following the disposable vape ban, with consumers transitioning to reusable devices and refill pods driving category growth despite ongoing confusion among shoppers
Five things to know about coffee and baked goods
The past 20 years have seen a quiet revolution in retailing, as convenience and forecourt operators recognised that just because people are popping in for a quick visit rather than a weekly shop, there’s no reason they can’t be offered all manner of goods at all levels of cost.
Five things you need to know about Christmas Soft Drinks
Christmas delivers huge opportunities for convenience retailers to drive soft drinks sales if they get their offering right
Five things you need to know about Winter Remedies
With UK pharmacy numbers falling, convenience stores have a growing opportunity to capture over-the-counter medicine sales as consumers embrace year-round self-care and seek trusted brands for health and wellness products
Six things you need to know about the tobacco, vape and next gen category
With a mountain of legislation hitting the category, big changes are coming for tobacco, vape and next gen sales
Tobacco, Vape & Next Generation: Consumer Education
Five things to know about coffee and baked goods
Five things you need to know about Christmas Soft Drinks
Five things you need to know about Winter Remedies
Six things you need to know about the tobacco, vape and next gen category
Convenience Store Vision
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Videos
Shake up sales by tapping into the protein boom
As consumer interest in protein has skyrocketed, the value of the protein bar category has grown to £162.5m. And, although smaller, protein shakes are developing rapidly into a strong market presence. So how can convenience retailers capitalise?
THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
Finalists for The Convenience Awards 2026 unveiled
The finalists for The Convenience Awards 2026 have been revealed!
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Girish’s Premier wins Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2025
Glasgow-based Girish’s Premier picked up the top award in the industry by winning Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2025
Convenience Rising Star of the Year: Sophie Nightingale, Costcutter Epsom
Sophie Nightingale of Costcutter Epsom has been named Convenience Rising Star of the Year for her dedication to her role
Crime Prevention Retailer of the Year: Scotmid Leven Street
When faced with high levels of theft at the Edinburgh store, Scotmid had to take preventative action
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
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Advertorials
Why Cheetos is the must-stock when curating your range for younger shoppers
Coca-Cola celebrates and spotlights convenience store owners
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Score an unforgettable trip with Premier Foods
How small changes can help boost sales of savoury snacks
Give your community the Chance to Shine this summer with Premier Foods
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