Pip & Nut launches charitable foundation tackling food poverty and loneliness
UK nut butter brand, Pip & Nut, has launched a new charitable foundation
Doncaster Go Local retailer wins gold van from Au Vodka and Parfetts
Billy Singh of Thorne Convenience Store in Doncaster won a Gold Au Vodka Van in Parfetts’ UK giveaway
Nisa Local Otterbourne donates £2,000 to local community hub
A Winchester c-store has donated £2,000 to its local community centre through Co-op Wholesale’s MADL charity
NewsTeam Raises £1,000 for NewstrAid charity for the second year running
Newspaper specialists raise £1,000 – again – for the NewstrAid charity
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Kingswells’ Co-op near Aberdeen re-opens following major makeover
Kingswells’ Co-op relaunches with a fresh new-look following extensive improvements
“We’re not chasing novelty” - retailer Priyesh Vekaria on his store’s crime fighting AI system
A Salford store has stepped up it use of AI in the fight against shoplifting
First 5p coins featuring King Charles III enter eight select Post Offices
A handful of Post Offices with ‘oak’ names will be the first to get the new 5p coins
Hussain family joins Spar with its County Durham store
Spar North of England has welcomed new independent retailer, Zain Hussain, from County Durham
Portsmouth welcomes updated Go Local Extra store
Parfetts has opened its first Go Local Extra store in Portsmouth with independent retailer Jose Santiapillai
New Nisa Local opens in Fife with experienced local management
A local store in Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, has reopened under new ownership
Products in depth
Six things you need to know about the tobacco, vape and next gen category
With a mountain of legislation hitting the category, big changes are coming for tobacco, vape and next gen sales
Five things you need to know about Christmas alcohol
What’s getting your customers into the festive spirit? We look at top tips to make the most of the Christmas alcohol opportunity
Six things you need to know about Christmas Confectionery
The Christmas confectionery market reached £853 million in 2024, up £88 million on the previous year, as retailers prepare their festive displays with sharing formats and gifting options taking priority
Five things you need to know about sports and energy drinks
Sports and energy is fuelling success in the soft drinks category for retailers
Seven things you need to know about Halloween
Looking to scare up sales in the spooky season? Here’s what retailers need to be doing to make the most of the opportunity
Six things you need to know about the tobacco, vape and next gen category
Five things you need to know about Christmas alcohol
Six things you need to know about Christmas Confectionery
Five things you need to know about sports and energy drinks
Seven things you need to know about Halloween
Convenience Store Vision
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Shake up sales by tapping into the protein boom
As consumer interest in protein has skyrocketed, the value of the protein bar category has grown to £162.5m. And, although smaller, protein shakes are developing rapidly into a strong market presence. So how can convenience retailers capitalise?
THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
Girish’s Premier wins Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2025
Glasgow-based Girish’s Premier picked up the top award in the industry by winning Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2025
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Convenience Rising Star of the Year: Sophie Nightingale, Costcutter Epsom
Sophie Nightingale of Costcutter Epsom has been named Convenience Rising Star of the Year for her dedication to her role
Crime Prevention Retailer of the Year: Scotmid Leven Street
When faced with high levels of theft at the Edinburgh store, Scotmid had to take preventative action
New Store of the Year: Racetrack Wishaw
This 4,500sq ft store was two years in the making by the Racetrack team
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
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Advertorials
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Coca-Cola celebrates and spotlights convenience store owners
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Give your community the Chance to Shine this summer with Premier Foods
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