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 analysis
Jonathan James becomes chairman of Soham Town Rangers FC
Cambridgeshire retailer and Convenience Store Champion Jonathan James has been appointed as chairman of local football club Soham Town Rangers FC
- Features and analysis
Support for vape licensing scheme welcomed
Comments supporting a licensing scheme for vape retailers by Baroness Merrion have been welcomed by the industry
- Features and analysis
SGF appeals for support for local businesses
The trade has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge in support of local businesses
- Features and analysis
John Brodie steps down as Scotmid CEO
Scotmid CEO John Brodie has retired from his role after more than 30 years in the business
- Features and analysis
Unitas adds Direct Line Supplies to member roster
Foodservice distributor Direct Line Supplies Ltd has joined Unitas
- Features and analysis
Retailer frustration over illicit tobacco trade
A retailer roundtable, held by JTI and Convenience Store, revealed major frustration over continuous illicit tobacco sales
- Features and analysis
Calls for Tobacco Track and Trace data to be shared with police
The National Business Crime Centre is calling for Tobacco Track and Trace technology to be made available to policing in order to crack down on the illicit tobacco trade
- Features and analysis
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally makes £250,000 available for latest Heart of the Community Awards
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has launched its largest Heart of the Community Awards round ever with £250,000 available for ‘stronger communities’ initiatives
- Features and analysis
Spar launches new customer competition
Spar UK has launched a new way for shoppers to win discounts on all own label products
- Features and analysis
Legislation on tobacco and vaping unveiled in King’s Speech
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will prohibit anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 from legally buying tobacco products
- Features and analysis
Retail sector welcomes crime legislation plans in King’s Speech
The industry has welcomed the announcement in the King’s Speech that legislation to make the assault of a retail worker a specific offence will move forward
- Features and analysis
'Balanced approach' needed for minimum wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged a balanced process that takes into account businesses as well as employees when setting out the new minimum wage
- Features and analysis
UKVIA calls for vape discussion with new Government
The UK Vaping Industry Association has written to new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting, asking for a meeting to discuss vaping and its place in a smoke-free UK
- Features and analysis
M&S renews focus on convenience channel with expansion and renewal plan
M&S plans to open 10 new sites and renew 50 others this year
- Features and analysis
Convenience market value tipped to reach £49.4bn in 2024
Stronger household spending power is predicted to drive growth in the convenience channel this year
- Features and analysis
Nisa Express format hits 50 store milestone
Trident Ottershaw Service Station was switched to Nisa in October 2023, before undergoing a full refurbishment
- Features and analysis
Inside Parfett’s latest The Local store in Hull
The Local estate is expected to reach 100 stores in 2024
- Features and analysis
Retail tipped to score ahead of England’s semi-final clash with the Netherlands
England’s semi-final match against Netherlands in Euro 2024 is expected to generate more than £350m in revenue as the majority of fans watch the game from the comfort of their home
- Features and analysis
Co-op to open seven EG On The Move sites as part of franchise agreement
Co-op has signed a new franchise agreement with EG On The Move to open seven sites over the summer
- Features and analysis
Convenience stores key to promoting local growth
New research from the ACS has highlighted the importance of the sector in local communities