The Convenience Rising Star Award is open to retailers of all ages who have opened their first store or become manager in the past three years (between May 2022 and May 2025). As well as examining sales results and customer engagement, the judging panel look for examples of innovation from entrants, particularly around taking a new approach to any retailing challenge.
The 2026 finalists are:
Andre Salvidge, Morrisons Daily Wivelsfield, East Sussex
Courtenay Ward, Mace, Leicestershire
Karan Patel, KP’s Mini Market, West Yorkshire
Max Bashir, Go Local Extra Belle Vue Convenience, Cleveland
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