Lincolnshire Co-op gives local food banks a £226k boost
42 food banks in and around the county shared a huge donation pot from the Lincolnshire co-op
McKillop’s Spar in Ballymena wins community award
McKillop’s Spar has won the Involvement in the Community Award at this year’s Ballymena Business Excellence Awards
Lincolnshire Co-op to spread joy as its Secret Santa donations return for Christmas
Lincolnshire Co-op’s local communities rally together to ensure no child wakes up without a present this Christmas
Tobacco, vapes and deposits: the regulation changes ahead
With the generational tobacco ban, vape duty stamps and deposit return scheme all on the horizon, 2027 brings a wave of regulatory change that every convenience retailer needs to be ready for
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Spar family retailer thrives after Low Row store refit
A Spar retailer on the A69 in Northumberland has seen sales improve following a major refit and 400 sq. ft. expansion that added a new kitchen and enhanced food to go offer
Co-op Wholesale’s latest Nisa store opens in Horley
Co-op Wholesale has officially launched a Nisa store in Smallfield, Surrey
Stick or twist: is it time to change your fascia or franchise partner?
Convenience Store looks at what’s driving retailers’ symbol group decisions.
Lincolnshire retailer Tom Dant re‑signs Spar partnership
Four stores in Tom Dant’s multi‑site estate will remain as Spar after a new long-term deal is signed
Valli Forecourts open new Spar store at Bradford site
A new Bradford Spar forecourt store is already getting positive reactions from locals and people passing through
Co-op Wholesale opens new Nisa in Lanarkshire following fascia switch
Co-op Wholesale has officially launched a new Nisa store in the town of Wishaw
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Five things you need to know about winter remedies
Many years ago, Private Eye published a cartoon showing an undertaker posing next to a Rolls-Royce alongside the caption: “Yes, you could say death’s been good to me”. Given cough medicines alone are worth £100m a year, a similar (though less macabre) sentiment is true for winter remedies
Five things you need to know about tobacco, vaping and next generation
From sweeping legislative changes to the rise of nicotine pouches and vaping innovation, the next-generation nicotine category is evolving fast. Here’s what convenience retailers need to know to stay compliant and capitalise on growth
Five things you need to know about winter remedies
Five things you need to know about tobacco, vaping and next generation
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DRS: Preparing your store for October 2027
The UK Deposit Return Scheme launches on 1 October 2027 – watch CCEP and TOMRA’s expert guidance on what it means for your store
THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
Entries open for the Convenience Awards 2027
Entries are now open for the Convenience Awards 2027, taking place at the Rum Warehouse at The Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. With more than 20 categories available, there has never been a better time to celebrate your store and your team
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Spar Malone Road wins Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2026
Spar Malone Road in Co. Antrim has won the top award at the Convenience Awards 2026, held at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. The judging panel praised the store’s unbeatable proposition and community outreach
Independent Convenience Store of the Year 2026: Londis Bexley Park, Kent
Owner Nishi Patel has transformed Londis Bexley into a destination store through exclusive product launches, technology integration and community engagement. The store was first to market with viral Oud and Bloom fragrances, gained 50 new customers in a month through Snappy Shopper, and recovered vape sales to £12k weekly following the disposable ban
The Convenience Awards 2026: Research category winners
Spar has been crowned Britain’s favourite convenience symbol group and store group at The Convenience Awards 2026, while Morrisons Daily claimed the managed group title following significant improvements in shopper satisfaction scores
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