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
Products In DepthTobacco, Vape & Next Generation: Consumer Education
The tobacco, vape and next generation category has undergone significant change following the disposable vape ban, with consumers transitioning to reusable devices and refill pods driving category growth despite ongoing confusion among shoppers
NewsGroceryAid looks to reach more grocery staff through rebrand
Industry charity GroceryAid has revealed new branding that aims to make more people in the sector aware of the support available
NewsEast of England Co-op adds Deli to Go offering
Hoping to target shoppers looking to purchase high-quality produce, experiment with flavours and try new foods, the ‘grab and go’ Deli To Go section are now open in stores across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex
NewsTout’s Group renews partnership with Co‑op Wholesale
Award‑winning forecourt operator Tout’s Group has renewed its long-term supply partnership with Co‑op Wholesale
NewsCrunch time: Maximising snacking sales through efficiencies
A PepsiCo category management trial at Spar Minster Lovell achieved 2% snacks sales growth by streamlining range complexity and improving fixture layout, proving even high-performing stores can benefit from expert guidance
NewsMusgrave acquires fresh supplier Delifresh
Irish retail and wholesale business Musgrave has acquired Bradford-based fresh produce supplier Delifresh as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the premium foodservice sector across Great Britain
NewsLumina Intelligence Category Management & Insight Awards winners revealed
The winners of the inaugural Lumina Intelligence Category Management & Insight Awards have been unveiled
NewsNational Living Wage set to hit £12.71 per hour in April 2026
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on the future rate of the National Living Wage
NewsGroceryAid Sporting Lunch raises more than a million for charity
The GroceryAid Sporting Lunch has helped raised £1,061,476 for the industry
Product NewsImperial Tobacco launches Zone nicotine pouch range
Zone nicotine pouches are available in five flavours
Products In DepthFive things you need to know about Christmas Soft Drinks
Christmas delivers huge opportunities for convenience retailers to drive soft drinks sales if they get their offering right
NewsCo-op to open 50 more stores by end of 2025
Co-op has announced plans to open more than 50 new or transformed stores across the UK before Christmas, including the first permanent retailer at Brent Cross Town and five new micro-format ‘on the go’ stores
NewsPolice and retailers unite for Safer Business Action Week
Police forces, Business Crime Reduction Partnerships and retailers across the UK are joining forces for Safer Business Action Week (10-16 October)
NewsACS warns against including glass in Welsh deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Welsh Government to exclude glass from its proposed deposit return scheme, warning it would make the system “unnecessarily expensive” and create supply chain issues across the Wales-England border.
Product NewsWinter soft drinks sales opportunity revealed by Carlsberg Britvic
New research from Carlsberg Britvic reveals a significant opportunity for convenience retailers to drive soft drink sales during winter months by pairing beverages with hot food offerings
NewsInPost reports record UK quarter with parcel volumes tripling
InPost has delivered a record-breaking quarter in the UK with parcel volumes tripling year-on-year to 80.2m, while domestic revenue surged 307% as the company’s out-of-home network expanded to over 17,000 points
Features and analysisSpar’s BIG Deals of Christmas returns for 2025
Spar has launched its third annual BIG Deals of Christmas campaign, offering weekly deals from leading brands across England, Scotland and Wales until 1 January 2026
Product NewsMars Wrigley cracks open Easter 2026 line-up
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its NPD line-up for Easter 2026
NewsCall for regulations on nicotine pouches
New research has revealed overwhelming public support for regulations surrounding nicotine pouches
Product NewsNirvana’s Chocolate Milk Stout returns for winter
Alcohol-free brand Nirvana Brewery has brought back its Chocolate Milk Stout (0.5% ABV) in time for winter