David Rees
David Rees was editor of Convenience Store between 2005 and 2020. Over many years, he has closely monitored and commented on changes in the fast-moving convenience store industry, and has built up a wealth of experience and contacts through C-Store's fortnightly magazine, website and social media platforms.
NewsCo-investment project creates flagship Spar forecourt store in Dorset
Spar retailer Olly Andrews and distributor Appleby Westward are enjoying the success of a flagship forecourt development in Maiden Newton, Dorset.
NewsC-stores thrive as Co-op reaches record market share, says Kantar
Convenience stores accounted for 14.7% of all UK grocery sales in the past four weeks to 14 June, according to new market share data from Kantar.
NewsNisa claims recruitment success in first half of year
Nisa Retail has signed up 242 new stores in the first five months of the year, the distributor has stated.
NewsC-store sales growing ahead of grocery market, says Nielsen
Sales at UK convenience stores grew faster than those in the grocery sector as a whole during the last month, according to new data from Nielsen.
NewsCostcutter raises minimum order levels and amends rebates
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has amended its delivery terms and conditions, increasing the minimum order quantities and introducing a penalty charge for retailers who don’t use their allocated slot.
NewsOnline food spending reaches another record high
Online spending on food reached a new record high in May despite a slight easing in lockdown restrictions, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
NewsConsult with shoppers before making Sunday trading changes, says Bestway md
Bestway Wholesale managing director Dawood Pervez has called on the government to initiate a thorough review of consumer shopping behaviour before making any changes to the Sunday trading regime that could impact negatively on the convenience sector.
NewsNew poll says UK consumers favour “all-in” deposit return scheme
A new consumer poll has shown that British consumers support a deposit return scheme that covers all types of drinks containers, but with a variable level of deposit according to pack size.
NewsCJ Lang expands Click & Collect service in Dundee
Scottish wholesaler CJ Lang & Son is hailing the success of a new Click & Collect service aimed at providing trade customers with a full ambient and selected chilled range.
NewsShopping app Jisp goes live in six NFRN member stores
Shopping app Jisp has gone live this week across six independent retail stores as part of its partnership with the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN).
NewsScottish retail sales remain under pressure
Retail sales in Scotland declined by 27.6% in May – -19.2% on a like for like basis – compared with May 2019, according to the SRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
NewsBan on plastic straws not yet enforced due to coronavirus
The government has confirmed that the proposed ban on the sale or supply of plastic drinking straws, stirrers and cotton buds has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
NewsCo-op Midcounties joins chorus against Sunday trading changes
Co-op Midcounties has added its voice to those calling on the government to abandon proposals to suspend Sunday trading laws in England and Wales.
NewsWessex Retail grows further with Keynsham store acquisition
Wessex Retail has added to its growing portfolio of stores with the acquisition of the Avon Gold Premier Store in Keynsham, Somerset.
News“Great alternatives” to menthol cigarettes exist, says PML
Philip Morris Ltd is reassuring retailers that good alternatives to menthol cigarettes are available to them since the ban on menthol and capsule products was implemented on 20 May.
NewsNew Welcome store a big hit with the locals despite lockdown opening
Independent retailer Richard Dance is enjoying success with his latest store development despite the considerable disadvantage of opening during the lockdown period.
NewsSpar retailers outraged by review of Sunday trading hours
Spar retailers have added their voices to those opposing any changes to Sunday trading legislation.
NewsUnitas Wholesale MD lobbies government over proposed Sunday trading changes
Unitas Wholesale md Darren Goldney has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Business Secretary Alok Sharma, asking them to reconsider a potential relaxation of Sunday trading laws for supermarkets in order to protect the future of independent retailers.
NewsSpar extends vulnerable shopping support to more volunteers
Spar in England and Wales has extended the number of charities it is working with to support volunteers shopping on behalf of vulnerable customers.
NewsConvenience retailers believe technology is key to future strategy, says study
Convenience retailers are seeing use of technology as a central part of their future strategy, having “come of age” during the virus outbreak, according to a new study.