Women and girls in central Africa to gain education thanks to Spar NI’s £1m donation
Young girls and women in the Central African Republic will gain an education thanks to the success of a Spar NI partnership
Abu Bakr MD to run 16 miles for local children’s charity
Hamza Hussain is set to lead a challenging 16-mile charity walk/run alongside staff and members of the public
£319m Government initiative to revive struggling high streets launches
Communities are set to see their local areas transformed through a £319m investment announced by the Government
Spar teams up with Mr Motivator for spring campaign
Spar partners with fitness personality Mr Motivator to launch UK-wide campaign
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First look at Neil and Hemal Godhania’s new store built around local produce and community
Take a look at Neil and Hemal Godhania’s third store in the east of England, featuring an extensive local range and in-store seating area
Cash Access UK and Co-op partner on permanent cash hub in Berkshire
Cash Access UK has opened a new cash hub in a Crowthorne Co-op
Two Co-op stores relaunch on same day following transformative makeovers
A duo of Co-op stores relaunched following extensive investment programmes
Local grocer reflects on 70 years of business in Broughshane
ViVOXTRA retailer James McNeill has been reflecting on seven decades of serving his local community
Second Go Local Extra opens in Thorne near Doncaster
A new Go Local Extra store has launched in Thorne, led by experienced independent retailer Indarprit ‘Billy’ Singh
New Spar opens at Jet Wheatley Hill forecourt after £4m site redevelopment
Following a complete rebuild, Jet has reopened its company-owned Wheatley Hill forecourt site
Products in depth
Seven things you need to know about Chocolate Confectionery
Industry experts reveal the trends shaping the category and share strategies for retailers to capitalise on this £1.1bn convenience opportunity.
Seven things you need to know about Tobacco, Vape and Next Generation
The nicotine category is being reshaped by dual-use behaviour, the rise of pouches and the shift to reusable vapes. How can retailers stay on top of the changes?
Six things you need to know about Easter confectionery
The story behind Easter remains a constant, but the impact of the months that came before, and the trends expected to follow it, mean no two Easters are the same
Seven things you need to know about Cakes & Biscuits
The cake and biscuit category continues to perform strongly in convenience, driven by impulse purchasing and limited edition flavours. Industry experts share their advice on maximising sales and reveal the latest trends shaping the fixture
Seven things you need to know about Chocolate Confectionery
Seven things you need to know about Tobacco, Vape and Next Generation
Six things you need to know about Easter confectionery
Seven things you need to know about Cakes & Biscuits
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How peer support builds accuracy and confidence at the counter
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THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
THE CONVENIENCE AWARDS
Spar Malone Road wins Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2026
Spar Malone Road in Co. Antrim has won the top award at the Convenience Awards 2026, held at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. The judging panel praised the store’s unbeatable proposition and community outreach
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Independent Convenience Store of the Year 2026: Londis Bexley Park, Kent
Owner Nishi Patel has transformed Londis Bexley into a destination store through exclusive product launches, technology integration and community engagement. The store was first to market with viral Oud and Bloom fragrances, gained 50 new customers in a month through Snappy Shopper, and recovered vape sales to £12k weekly following the disposable ban
The Convenience Awards 2026: Research category winners
Spar has been crowned Britain’s favourite convenience symbol group and store group at The Convenience Awards 2026, while Morrisons Daily claimed the managed group title following significant improvements in shopper satisfaction scores
Convenience Retailer and Large Convenience Store of the Year 2026: Spar Malone Road, Co. Antrim
A Spar store has achieved a 14% like-for-like sales increase and created five new jobs following a £1.2m extension and refit designed to meet growing customer demand
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
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