All Convenience articles
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NewsCo-op demands tougher action as 44% smokers buy illegal cigarettes in corner shops
Co-op’s Legitimate High Street Framework white paper highlights the importance of government and local authorities focusing their attention on disrupting organised crime networks
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NewsCo-op Wholesale cuts vape prices and simplifies rebates for retailers as new tax looms
The wholesaler and symbol group operator will be reducing wholesale pricing across its vape range by up to 15% from next month
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NewsConvenience sector hits the brakes on investment amid rising costs
Inflation is outpacing sales across the sector, according to the ACS
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WebinarsDelivering DRS in 2027: What you need to know with one year to go
In a little over a year’s time the UK’s first ever deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers will go live across the UK. The Welsh Government’s recent decision to appoint Exchange for Change as its scheme operator marks the latest key milestone on the journey towards DRS’s launch across the four home nations in October 2027.
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NewsNoble Foods launches egg food-to-go brand Kudos
Available in Sainsbury’s stores from 1 September, the initial range includes Feta & Tomato Egg Bites (rsp: £1.50/2x30g) and Shakshuka Saucy Egg Pots (rsp: £1.60/85g) – launching into 410 and 423 stores, respectfully
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NewsCo-op grows university franchise estate by 50% with four new deals
The new partnerships are with Queen Mary University of London, the University of Leicester, the University of Sheffield and Durham University
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NewsCo-op starting online delivery from 7am for back-to-school rush
Deliveries will be available two hours earlier than usual from 1,200 participating stores
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NewsMorrisons puts 80 more jobs at risk in latest restructure
It is the fifth round of redundancies at Morrisons this calendar year as part of Rami Baitiéh’s turnaround plan
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NewsScottish government price cap could endanger convenience stores, says SGF
The SGF warned the proposed criteria could target small independent convenience stores operating under a common fascia with a symbol group or franchise model
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NewsAsda completes rollout of 1.2 million ESLs across Express estate
The technology has replaced the manual task of swapping out over 120,000 paper price tickets per week
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NewsEntries now open for the Convenience Awards 2027
Entries are now open for the Convenience Awards 2027, taking place at the Rum Warehouse at The Titanic Hotel in Liverpool
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NewsHeart of England Co-op to install EV chargers at nine stores
Nine of its 40 convenience stores have been selected for the initial rollout, with each location having between two and four charging points
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NewsSHS Drinks debuts Shottails canned shot brand
The first release – a 14% abv coffee liqueur called Baby G – will launch in September
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NewsTesco adds nearly 700 electric vehicle charging sites
Tesco has announced a new loyalty card tie-up with the electric vehicle charging network Be.EV
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NewsCo-op Group scraps low-value missing stock claims for Southern Co-op franchisees
Franchisees can no longer be compensated for cases of missing stock worth a retail value under £90
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NewsSouthern Co-op franchise boss to step down
Matt Turner has led the Welcome business, which consists of 77 stores run by independent retailers, since Mike Fitton retired in February
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NewsHeart of England Co-op switches to foodservice-led convenience strategy with Warwick launch
The convenience store centres on food to go, with hot counters and made-to-order products under its own-label DeliCo brand, alongside a 1,200 sq ft Bewiched Coffee shop
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NewsScotmid till donations deliver £22,000 boost for Venezuela appeal
A partnership with Pennies, which kicked off in 2025, has allowed Scotmid shoppers to add a 10p donation on top of their purchases when paying by card or their digital wallet
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Comment & OpinionA huge response is needed to beat organised crime in the UK
The government has started to respond, but its £30m pledge will barely scratch the surface
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Analysis & FeaturesInside organised crime’s grip on UK high streets
Organised crime gangs are exploiting Britain’s high streets on an industrial scale - and legitimate retailers are paying the price