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
Eddy’s Food Station enters administration
Scottish convenience chain Eddy’s Food Station has entered administration, with the majority of the group’s stores sold off
- Features and analysis
Asda and Diageo extend trial of Digital Spirits Display Screens
Asda is trialling new ‘Digital Spirits Display Screens’ in partnership with Diageo in twenty-three of its Express stores
- Features and analysis
Government confirms DRS delay until October 2027
The government has confirmed that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be pushed back until October 2027
- Features and analysis
JTI removes gantries from stores caught selling illicit tobacco
Two stores in the north-east of England have had their tobacco gantries removed for selling illicit products
- Features and analysis
Success for Gander and Snappy Shopper partnership
A partnership between Gander and Snappy Shopper has yielded “outstanding results” in tackling food waste
- Features and analysis
Allwyn to launch National Lottery-integrated EPOS system
Allwyn is to partner with technology supplier MADIC UK to launch a prototype of new EPOS software integrated with The National Lottery
- Features and analysis
New study highlights importance of vape flavours
A new report by the Royal College of Physicians has urged the government not to ban flavoured vapes
- Features and analysis
KP Snacks appoints new sales director
Matt Collins has been with KP Snacks for 10 years
- Features and analysis
Unite strike action could hit Morrisons Daily stores
Supply to Morrisons Daily sites could be disrupted if proposed strike action by Unite goes ahead
- Features and analysis
Government votes in favour of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In its Second Reading in Parliament, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67
- Features and analysis
Senior departures announced at Unitas
Unitas Wholesale’s finance director and commercial director are to leave the business in the coming months
- Features and analysis
Generational smoking ban will have ‘dire consequences’ for retailers
Imperial Tobacco has warned that the generational smoking ban will damage retailers’ trade and lead to a rise in the illicit market
- Features and analysis
Parfetts expands presence in Midlands
Parfetts has marked the first anniversary of its Birmingham depot by reaching the milestone of 60 Go Local stores in the region
- Features and analysis
80% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco in the past year
Research carried out by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association found the number of smokers that had bought illicit tobacco increased 6% on the previous year
- Features and analysis
MPs warn against ban on flavoured vapes
MPs have cautioned against the ban on flavoured vapes, branded packaging and displays in stores
- Features and analysis
Retail sector welcomes new crime measures
Announced by the Prime Minister, the measures include a plan to make assault on a shopworker a specific offence that carries sentences of up to six months
- Features and analysis
Measures to protect shopworkers from crime unveiled by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister hopes to send “a message” to those committing crimes against retailers
- Features and analysis
GroceryAid School Essentials Grant returns for 2024
£1m of support will be provided through the grant
- Features and analysis
'Balance is essential' for vape legislation
Elf Bar has warned that a ban on disposable vapes could lead to more illicit sales in the UK
- Features and analysis
Allwyn begins roll-out of new National Lottery PPOS
National Lottery operator Allwyn has started rolling out permanent point of sale materials to retailers