Opportunity to lead the next phase of growth in grocery
Co-op Wholesale’s Martin Swadling believes there are big opportunities for the sector in 2026
KeyStore retailers donate Cadbury boxes to children’s nurseries thanks to Mondelēz
KeyStore retailers donate Cadbury selection boxes to local children’s nurseries thanks to the generous support from Mondelēz
Challenges and opportunities coming in 2026
National President of the Fed, Hetal Patel, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing independent retailers
Spreading holiday cheer: How c-stores are helping their communities this Christmas
From supporting local charities to helping those in need, c-store retailers are proving the true spirit of Chritmas starts close to home.
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East of England Co-op breaks soil at new Kesgrave site
The East of England Co-op has begun work on a new, 3,000 sq.ft. store in Kesgrave in Suffolk
BP reopens four UK retail sites designed around customer insights
BP’s upgraded retail sites have been designed around customer insights
London City Road Co-op relaunches following major improvements
The Co-op on City Road has relaunched following a near 12-week programme of works
“The high street is back” - new London chain Storrd opens its first store in Camden
A new Camden shop has just opened promising to be an ‘actually convenient store’
Post Office celebrates 1,000th Drop & Collect launch at Market Drayton c-store
The Post Office has reached a milestone by opening its 1,000th Drop & Collect service at Adastra Stores
Lowton Co-op relaunched as a totally transformed store
Yeserday saw the relaunch of the Co-op store in Lowton, Warrington
Products in depth
Tobacco, Vape & Next Generation: Consumer Education
The tobacco, vape and next generation category has undergone significant change following the disposable vape ban, with consumers transitioning to reusable devices and refill pods driving category growth despite ongoing confusion among shoppers
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
Tobacco, Vape & Next Generation: Consumer Education
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
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
Finalists for The Convenience Awards 2026 unveiled
The finalists for The Convenience Awards 2026 have been revealed!
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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
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
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
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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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