The Convenience Awards 2026
The Convenience Awards 2026
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
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Retailer celebrates 15 years of charity partnership with a £2.2m fundraising milestone
A special event has marked £2.2m raised by Eurospar and ViVOXTRA stores for Cancer Fund for Children
Clayton Park ‘bake it happen’ for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Spar North of England adds a cake to support 40 years of Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Abu Bakr launches Aisles of Support to help pensioners smile and feel safe
Abu Bakr is turning shopping trips into ‘meaningful moments of connection’ for older shoppers
Mike Sohal donates £1,500 to community groups in Dallam
Mike Sohal of Nisa Dallam donates £1,500 through Co-op Wholesale’s Making a Difference Locally charity
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Local grocer reflects on 70 years of business in Broughshane
ViVOXTRA retailers James McNeill has been reflecting on seven decades of serving his local community
Second Go Local Extra opens in Thorne near Doncaster
A new Go Local Extra store has launched in Thorne, led by experienced independent retailer Indarprit ‘Billy’ Singh
New Spar opens at Jet Wheatley Hill forecourt after £4m site redevelopment
Following a complete rebuild, Jet has reopened its company-owned Wheatley Hill forecourt site
Milestone 50th Spar North of England store gets ESL tech
James Hall & Co. Ltd is celebrating the 50th Spar North of England store with electronic shelf labels
Farnsfield Co-op and Post Office re-opens following seven-week makeover
Farnsfield’s Co-op and Post Office relaunched with a new look
Retailer Tom Dant speaks about switching from Spar to Morrisons Daily
Gill Marsh Forecourts’ boss speaks on his experience of changing supplier at one of his stores
Products in depth
Seven things you need to know about Tobacco, Vape and Next Generation
The nicotine category is being reshaped by dual-use behaviour, the rise of pouches and the shift to reusable vapes. How can retailers stay on top of the changes?
Six things you need to know about Easter confectionery
The story behind Easter remains a constant, but the impact of the months that came before, and the trends expected to follow it, mean no two Easters are the same
Seven things you need to know about Cakes & Biscuits
The cake and biscuit category continues to perform strongly in convenience, driven by impulse purchasing and limited edition flavours. Industry experts share their advice on maximising sales and reveal the latest trends shaping the fixture
Nine things you need to know about healthier snacking
As January rolls around, shoppers are resetting their snacking habits with a focus on protein, gut health and better-for-you options. Retailers can capitalise on this demand by stocking the right products in the right places
Seven things you need to know about Tobacco, Vape and Next Generation
Six things you need to know about Easter confectionery
Seven things you need to know about Cakes & Biscuits
Nine things you need to know about healthier snacking
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THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
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
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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
Convenience Retailer and Large Convenience Store of the Year 2026: Spar Malone Road, Co. Antrim
A Spar store has achieved a 14% like-for-like sales increase and created five new jobs following a £1.2m extension and refit designed to meet growing customer demand
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