Aidan Fortune
Appointed as editor of ConvenienceStore.co.uk in 2020, Aidan previously worked on the brand between 2008 and 2015 as a reporter and products editor. Aidan grew up in the retail industry, with his parents running a convenience store in Dublin. He is most excited about best practice ideas and knowledge sharing amongst retailers that helps the entire sector grow.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 610222
- Email:
- aidan.fortune@wrbm.com
AwardsThe Convenience Awards 2021: what makes a winner
The winners of The Convenience Awards 2021 have been unveiled. Find out what set them apart from the competition.
- Awards
Inside Convenience Retailer of the Year 2021: Spar Parkfoot, Kent
David Charman’s Spar Parkfoot in Kent has been crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year 2021. We take a look inside his store to see what makes it so special.
- Features and Analysis
Half of retailers haven’t taken a day off in a year
Research from the ACS found that more retailers are working every day without a break.
- Features and Analysis
Booker driver strike threat intensifies
Booker drivers at its Thamesmead site have voted in favour of strike action ahead of crunch talks.
- Features and Analysis
Scottish progress on workers’ protection prompts government plea
The government has been called on to introduce legislation to protect retail staff similar to that in Scotland.
- Features and Analysis
Concerns over Nisa rebates due to supply issues
Retailers have expressed concern over rumours that Nisa won’t be paying out rebates for this quarter.
- Features and Analysis
McColl’s to focus on Morrisons Daily offer
McColl’s plans to have a 350-site Morrisons Daily estate by November 2022.
- Features and Analysis
PayPoint to remove exclusivity clauses from retailer contracts
PayPoint is to remove exclusivity clauses from its contracts following an investigation by energy regulator Ofgem.
- Features and Analysis
Bestway Retail to sell off more stores in second phase of Project Endeavour
Bestway Retail has instructed Christie & Co. to sell 22 of its stores.
- Features and Analysis
Electronic shelf label trial success for Scotmid Co-op and Southern Co-op
The technology is to be rolled out in 23 stores across both co-operatives.
- Features and Analysis
Inside Central England Co-op’s new £1.85m store
The Warsop store will trial scan and go technology and is powered by 100% renewable energy.
- Features and Analysis
Booker HGV drivers considering strike action over pay row
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead depot are to be balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute.
- Features and Analysis
Horizon victims to receive compensation
Any postmaster that has had their conviction overturned could receive interim compensation of up to £100,000.
- Features and Analysis
HFSS regulations will hit one in five convenience purchases
Proposed restrictions on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products could impact one in every five purchases in convenience stores.
- Features and Analysis
More time needed for retailers to make HFSS changes
The planned HFSS restrictions have been delayed to October 2022 however that is still not enough time, insists ACS.
- Interviews and Profiles
Singh’s Premier unveils new shopper zone concept
Premier has debuted its new zone concept at Singh’s in Sheffield.
- Features and Analysis
Sainsbury’s to close wholesale division
Sainsbury’s decision to close its entire wholesale division puts an end to the partnership with Simply Fresh
- Features and Analysis
Snappy Shopper and PayPoint strengthen ties following £6.6m investment
Snappy Shopper is to use funds raised to help convenience retailers take on dark stores.
- Features and Analysis
Clarity needed on relaxation of Covid-19 measures
Confusion over the relaxation of measures has led to frustration for the retail sector.
- Features and Analysis
Government to extend HGV drivers’ hours in a bid to ease supply chain pressures
HGV drivers’ hours will be temporarily extended from 12 July until 8 August.
