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
Features and analysisBAT research highlights call for harsher penalties for underage sales
The vape manufacturer polled 6,000 members of the public, with almost two-thirds of respondents feeling that the proposed £200 fine for underage sales was too low
Features and analysisFormer Bestway director Abdul Khalique Bhatti passes away
Former general manager and director at Bestway, Abdul Khalique Bhatti, has passed away
Features and analysisGovernment pledges to work with convenience sector on employment legislation
The Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders, has written to the Association of Convenience Stores to acknowledge the challenges faced by the sector
Features and analysisSpar gets cool with Frozen Fortune customer campaign
Spar shoppers have the chance to win one of four £10,000 grand prizes through the Frozen Fortune customer campaign
Features and analysisPeter Batt and Ayaz Alam to leave Nisa
It was confirmed that Batt and Alam were exiting the business as part of a “wider group strategy to deliver growth and enhance value for member-owners and partners”
Features and analysisVape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector
The IBVTA has called for balance ahead of major changes to the vape sector
Features and analysis8.2m vapes thrown away every week
Material Focus research found the number of vapes thrown away or incorrectly recycled has risen to 8.2m per week
Features and analysisParfetts increases South West presence with new appointment
Parfetts has appointed Duncan Jelfs as its new regional business manager, with a focus on the South West
Features and analysisAsda trials electronic shelf edge labels in convenience store
Asda has launched a trial of electronic shelf edge labels at its Asda Express convenience store in Manchester
Products In DepthTobacco, Vaping & Next Generation: Consumer Education
With the disposable vape ban coming down the line, what can retailers do to prepare their customers for big changes in the category?
Features and analysisCoventry store issued issued with closure order over illicit vapes
A store in Coventry has been ordered to close its doors for six weeks after a Council investigation revealed “persistent sale” of illegal tobacco and vaping products
Features and analysis£5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system
Waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers
Features and analysisParfetts celebrates Go Local retailers at awards
Go Local retailers from across the UK gathered in Manchester to celebrate Parfetts’ annual Retailer Awards
Features and analysisParfetts launches new Shop & Go format
The new symbol format focuses on shoppers that are on the go
Features and analysisJisp invests in new barcode scanning technology
It has invested in Scanbot’s Barcode Scanner SDK technology to help ensure a “seamless” shopping experience
Features and analysisAllwyn appoints new director of commercial partnerships and retail sales
National Lottery operator Allwyn has appointed Alison Acquaye-Acford as director of commercial partnerships and retail sales
Features and analysisEast of England Co-op completes EDGEPoS installation
Located at its five forecourt sites in Felixstowe, Colchester, Brightlingsea, Ipswich and Framlingham, EDGEPoS has been installed in two tills per site, and fully integrated to receive fuel sales
Features and analysisBestway donates £100,000 to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The £100,000 being donated to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was raised through Bestway’s annual Ascot Charity Race Day
Features and analysisJisp unveils new NPD service for retailers
The NPD service will allow brands to launch or trial new products in a guaranteed number of convenience store locations
Features and analysisSnappy Shopper partners with Foodhub to offer 'all-in-one' delivery experience
Snappy Shopper has entered into a strategic partnership with Foodhub, one of the country’s fastest-growing online food ordering platforms