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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
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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
Leeds store gets creative for its social media channels with overnight influencer game
Abu Bakr Supermarket took a fresh approach to marketing by inviting social media influencers to spend the night
Responsible Retailing Week: Priyesh Vekaria on serving his community responsibly
One Stop retailer Priyesh Vekaria speaks about the role responsible retiling plays in his community
‘It was always our plan for a full refit’ - Max Bashir on his new Middlesbrough store
Convenience Store spoke to Max Bashir, owner of a new Go Local Extra store
Co-op Wholesale opens new Nisa store in Ollerton
Co-op Wholesale has officially launched a new Nisa store on Tuxford Road in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, converting the former W. Boole convenience store into a 2,500sqft symbol outlet
‘Keep adapting, keep trying new things’ - retailer speaks about buying a store on a whim
An independent store near Chester has just celebrated five years of trading
Products in depth
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 sports and energy drinks
With so much doom and gloom about it can be easy to overlook economic success stories and, where retail is concerned, sports and energy drinks are an irrepressible category
Six things you need to know about Halloween
Halloween is one of the biggest retail occasions of the year, and with the right range and some creative merchandising, convenience stores can cash in on the spooky season
Five things you need to know about winter remedies
Five things you need to know about tobacco, vaping and next generation
Five things you need to know about sports and energy drinks
Six things you need to know about Halloween
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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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From insight to impact: how *shopt is transforming retailer-brand collaboration
Coca-Cola celebrates and spotlights convenience store owners
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