Convenience Store News, Analysis and Advice

The latest episode of The Convenience Mix Podcast features three top retailers discussing the hottest trends in the sector

Spar Lancashire School Games Finale goes off with a bang

The Spar Lancashire School Games Finale events took place in Blackpool and Preston

Spar supports over 65 local causes through 2025 Community Cashback

Spar’s annual Community Cashback campaign has again provided funding to grassroots UK organisations

Co-op Wholesale commits to delivering long-term social value

Social value strategy drives community impact for Co-op Wholesale retailers via MADL

Stores

Southern Co-op announces franchise partnership with bakery Wenzel’s
Southern Co-op announce its latest franchise with family-run bakery Wenzel’s
Bristol gets its first Go Local store
Parfetts’ plans to grow the symbol group across the south of England continue apace
Dike & Son signs new five-year contract with Co-op Wholesale
Independent supermarket Dike & Son has reaffirmed its long-standing relationship with Co-op Wholesale
MRMU launches latest Co-op franchise store in Cornwall
Co-op partner MRMU has launched a new franchise store in Fowey, Cornwall
Spar Walton Park gets new family ownership after major £365k refit
Three generations of the Hunt family have proudly opened their latest Spar store at Walton Park near Preston
EG on the Move launches new roadside service station with Co-op
New service station and convenience store launches in Stowmarket, seeing EG on the Move forecourt combine with Co-op

Products in depth

Five things to know about stocking up for the Big Night In

2025-08-15T08:22:00+01:00By Hugo Griffiths

It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since the peak of covid, but while life has changed in all sorts of ways since then, one hangover from our numerous lockdowns persists: people are staying home more.

Six things you need to know about Bread & Bakery

2025-08-08T08:41:00+01:00By Aidan Fortune

What’s rolling in the bread and bakery category that will help your sales rise?

Seven things you need to know about Dairy Drinks and Iced Coffees

2025-07-20T19:14:00+01:00By Juliet Morrison

Sales of iced coffee and dairy drinks look to continue to grow for forecourt and convenience outlets

Six things you need to know about Lunchbox & Back to School

2025-07-04T16:09:00+01:00

Value and accessibility are key to a successful lunchbox and back to school offering

Five things you need to know about Sugar Confectionery

2025-06-27T04:35:00+01:00By Chris Dillon

Retailers can see some sweet success with the sugar confectionery category

Five things to know about stocking up for the Big Night In
Six things you need to know about Bread & Bakery
Seven things you need to know about Dairy Drinks and Iced Coffees
Six things you need to know about Lunchbox & Back to School
Five things you need to know about Sugar Confectionery

Convenience Store Vision

Why now is the time to invest in the alcohol ready-to-drink category
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Satisfy consumers’ thirst and drive retail growth in beer, wine & spirits
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What is behind the surge in savoury snacking
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Seven ways specialist POS systems are changing the game
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Spilling the tea on sweet biscuits
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How price-marked packs can help c-stores maximise sales of energy drinks
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How retailers can elevate grab-and-go impulse confectionery sales
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Videos

Scratchcard success: how to boost sales & engage new players

Paid for and in partnership with Allwyn

The National Lottery is gearing up for another exciting phase, with great opportunities on the horizon for retailers to maximise Scratchcard sales in the coming months. Find out how Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, is investing heavily in raising awareness and boosting player engagement.

THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS

Entries now open for The Convenience Awards 2026

The Convenience Awards 2026 will take place on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at The Titanic Hotel in Liverpool

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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
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