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Convenience Store’s 2025 highlights: Store and supplier charity work

Convenience Store looks back at some of the most heartwarming charity work of 2025

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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

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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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One Stop’s Christmas merch released alongside multiple charity drives

One Stop has brought back its Christmas merchandise supporting Young Lives vs Cancer and Alzheimer’s Society

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Parfetts celebrates retailers and suppliers at Go Local Ball Awards

Go Local retailers came together in Manchester to recognise 2025’s stand-out retailer achievements

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Spar NI to deliver seasonal magic with full Christmas Dinner prizes

Spar NI has revealed that 10 lucky shoppers will win their Christmas dinner this year

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