The Convenience Awards 2026
Finalists for The Convenience Awards 2026 unveiled
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West Mercia Police showcases its measures to target shoplifting
Work to tackle shoplifting across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, was showcased last week
TYS Retail hits £100,000 donation milestone with MADL
TYS Retail has donated over £100,000 to local communities through Co-op Wholesale’s Making a Difference Locally charity
Southern Co-op launches its Christmas campaign with giveaways galore
A winter fund and free Christmas shops form part of the Southern Co-op Christmas campaign
McCain and Community Shop achieve £2.3m of donations as partnership turns two
McCain Foods and social enterprise Community Shop are celebrating the second anniversary of the branch in Eastfield
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New Morrisons Daily store opens in Staffordshire
Rugely is this week welcoming its new Morrisons Daily store
North Pembrokeshire store put up for sale after 50 years of family ownership
A family-run village shop in North Pembrokeshire is up for sale for the first time in half a century
Ludwick’s Hall Grove Co-op relaunches after community store’s transformation
Hall Grove’s Co-op relaunches with a new look following eight weeks of improvements
Hartlepool retailer celebrates 25 years with Go Local Extra conversion
Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts has welcomed a new Go Local Extra store in Hartlepool
New Spar store opens in former police station in Preston
A new Spar store has opened within the walls of the former Fulwood police station in Preston
Robin Hood county gets a new Morrisons Daily
A new family run Morrisons Daily store is making its mark in the home of Robin Hood
Products in depth
Five things to know about coffee and baked goods
The past 20 years have seen a quiet revolution in retailing, as convenience and forecourt operators recognised that just because people are popping in for a quick visit rather than a weekly shop, there’s no reason they can’t be offered all manner of goods at all levels of cost.
Five things you need to know about Christmas Soft Drinks
Christmas delivers huge opportunities for convenience retailers to drive soft drinks sales if they get their offering right
Five things you need to know about Winter Remedies
With UK pharmacy numbers falling, convenience stores have a growing opportunity to capture over-the-counter medicine sales as consumers embrace year-round self-care and seek trusted brands for health and wellness products
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
Five things to know about coffee and baked goods
Five things you need to know about Christmas Soft Drinks
Five things you need to know about Winter Remedies
Six things you need to know about the tobacco, vape and next gen category
Five things you need to know about Christmas alcohol
Convenience Store Vision
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Videos
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
Why Cheetos is the must-stock when curating your range for younger shoppers
Coca-Cola celebrates and spotlights convenience store owners
How to tackle illicit tobacco in your local area
Score an unforgettable trip with Premier Foods
How small changes can help boost sales of savoury snacks
Give your community the Chance to Shine this summer with Premier Foods
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