Responsible Retailing Week
Has the vape ban failed? 35% of users now buying disposables on the black market
New report from vape retailer Haypp uncovers the real scale of the UK’s black market
Shop theft in England and Wales rises 13%
Bira warn the true scale may be far higher due to widespread underreporting by retailers who have lost faith in police response
Watch police uncover £1500 of stolen goods on sale at north-west London c-store
Three people have been arrested after £1500 worth of stolen goods were discovered at a c-store in Willesden, London, as part of the Met Police’s largest ever operation targeting shoplifting gangs
Tobacco manufacturers’ survey highlights disconnect between crime and illicit tobacco
New survey by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association paints grim picture of the scale of illicit tobacco
32 arrested in UK’s largest ever crackdown on organised shoplifting gangs
Convenience Store was present for a raid on a vape store in south-east London as part of the two-day stint
Crackdown on illicit tobacco and vapes leads to store closures
Trading Standards teams across the UK have cracked down on stores selling illicit tobacco and vape products
BAT and Channel Islands Co-op trial age estimation technology
British American Tobacco (BAT) has partnered with The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Limited (Channel Islands Coop) and digital identity solutions provider Yoti to introduce facial age estimation technology in Coop stores
Responsible Retailing Week: Selling energy drinks
The government is proposing a ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children in order to “protect their physical and mental health”
Government announces crackdown on rogue traders selling vapes to children
Government publishes call for evidence for expert views on new rules for retailers regarding underage sales
Licensing scheme proposals cautiously welcomed by industry
The industry has largely welcomed plans for a licensing scheme for retailers as part of the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Has the vape ban failed? 35% of users now buying disposables on the black market
Shop theft in England and Wales rises 13%
Watch police uncover £1500 of stolen goods on sale at north-west London c-store
Tobacco manufacturers’ survey highlights disconnect between crime and illicit tobacco
32 arrested in UK’s largest ever crackdown on organised shoplifting gangs
Crackdown on illicit tobacco and vapes leads to store closures
BAT and Channel Islands Co-op trial age estimation technology
Responsible Retailing Week: Selling energy drinks
Government announces crackdown on rogue traders selling vapes to children
Licensing scheme proposals cautiously welcomed by industry
Government joins with Weetabix, Morrisons and more on school breakfast clubs
Children up and down the country will have better access to healthy meals as a result of new Government scheme
Nisa Local in Wolverhampton donates £2k to inclusive sensory project
Nisa Local in Wolverhampton makes generous donation of £2k to Next Step West Midlands
Have Your Say: ‘Responsible retailers need to be supported’
National President of the Federation of Independent Retailers, Hetal Patel, highlights the pressures facing responsible retailers
One Stop staff take on eight mountain climbs for BBC Children in Need
Colleagues from One Stop took on the intense Oggie 8 charity challenge last month
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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 Dunfermline with experienced local management
A local store in Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, has reopened under new ownership
Asda to open nine new Express stores in a week with seven in London
Asda has ramped up the rollout of new Express convenience stores this week
Uppal family celebrates opening its seventh Spar store
Independent Spar retailers, the Uppal family, have just opened their seventh store - in Barnsley
Post Office launches sixth Next Generation branch pilot in Luton
The Post Office has unveiled its sixth Next Generation branch in Luton
Products in depth
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
Five things you need to know about hot beverages
The move from take-out to at-home coffee drinking is providing a hot opportunity for retailers
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
Five things you need to know about hot beverages
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
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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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