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 AnalysisAldi opens checkout-free store concept
The Aldi Shop&Go checkout-free store has opened in Greenwich, London
- Features and Analysis
Anand Cheema switches to Costcutter
Anand Cheema has moved from Spar to Costcutter
- Features and Analysis
Geek Bar launches new campaign tackling non-compliant products
The campaign aims to inform retailers about non-compliant vaping products
- Features and Analysis
Michael Fletcher to replace Ken Towle as new CEO of Nisa
Ken Towle is to take up the role of retail director at Asda later this year
- Features and Analysis
One in four smokers set to explore smoke-free options in 2022
Research carried out by Lake Research on behalf of Philip Morris Limited found that 26% of smokers would explore smoke-free options this year
- Interviews and Profiles
Jisp planning Scan & Save expansion
Jisp will be focusing on its Augmented Reality Scan & Save offer
- Features and Analysis
SimplyFresh’s LittleFresh relaunch gains momentum
Three LittleFreshs are to open in the coming weeks with a further five planned by the end of 2022
- Features and Analysis
Booker drivers to strike on Christmas Eve due to pay dispute
Around 1,500 stores are expected to be impacted by the strike action
- Features and Analysis
Spar stores hit by IT outage
More than 300 Spar stores were affected by the outage with some forced to close temporarily
- Features and Analysis
How to attract and keep staff at your store
Recruitment is proving to be a struggle for convenience, with store owners finding it difficult to both attract and retain staff. We look at what top retailers are doing to get the right people
- Features and Analysis
Face coverings mandatory for customers in stores in England
Customers are obliged to wear face coverings in stores in England to tackle the Omicron variant
- Advice Guide
How do face covering restrictions differ throughout the UK?
We break down what you need to know when it comes to face coverings throughout the UK.
- Features and Analysis
PayPoint outlines ambitious goals for Snappy Shopper partnership
PayPoint hopes to have as many as 5,000 of its retailers signed up to the service.
- Features and Analysis
ShopKind campaign urges support for retail staff
New research has found that 38% of shoppers have witnessed violence and abuse against shopworkers.
- Features and Analysis
Getir to acquire rapid delivery rival Weezy
The rapid delivery operator Getir is to acquire rival Weezy as part of its expansion plans.
- Features and Analysis
HFSS implementation date comes under fire
The government’s plan to introduce the new legislation in October 2022 has been criticised
- Interviews and Profiles
Harj Dhasee to switch to Morrisons Daily model
Harj’s two stores will convert to Morrisons Daily around Christmas.
- Features and Analysis
MPs questioned over HFSS legislation details
Trade bodies have put forward questions that members need answering ahead of the intoduction of HFSS legislation in October 2022.
- Features and Analysis
Sussex Police creates Business Crime Team
The team has been set up to focus on tackling business crime via partnerships and new technology
- Features and Analysis
Michael O’Loughlin to step down from Simply Fresh
O’Loughlin will step down from the role of COO in December.
