Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Southern Co-op is installing motor-racing technology to help cut the loss of cold air from the fridges in its stores, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The regional co-operative is putting the technology in 96 stores and using it to reduce cold air being lost into the aisles. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 19, 2024

Asda has announced that it will be adding a host of new convenience stores to its estate by the end of this month, with five opening their doors today. Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides!

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Sainsbury’s is bringing its commitment to provide ‘Good food for all of us’ to the community of Mile End, Colchester with the arrival of its newest convenience store.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Asda is making a substantial bid for a share of the convenience market by opening more than 200 stores in petrol stations. The company said in a trading update that it will open 28 more Asda On the Move stores this year at petrol stations run by the EG group, with 200 more next year.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

First aid kits specifically to treat stab wounds have been distributed to convenience stores in Northamptonshire. Among the stores to take. This story continues at Bleed bags to treat stab victims given to convenience stores. This story continues at Bleed bags to treat stab victims given to convenience stores.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A derelict Swansea pub has been transformed into a convenience store. The former Carriage House pub, which shut 15 years ago, has been converted into a One Stop store by 22-year-old Harman Basainty. This story continues at Welsh pub converted into convenience store. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Theatro

APRIL 25, 2022

Convenience stores that want to stay competitive must seamlessly build meaningful customer relationships across multiple channels and touchpoints. The associates at a leading C-Store were completely disconnected from each other and the enterprise. The Challenge: Disconnection limits service & production capabilities.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 17, 2021

Biscuit brand Jammie Dodgers is re-launching its price-marked packs in a smaller case size, following “demand” from convenience retailers. Rolling out this month, cases of 15x140g packs, retailing at 89p, will also have a new design.

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Creative Displays Now

AUGUST 14, 2023

Have you ever been waiting in line at a convenience store checkout and found your eyes wandering to the displays near the register? A custom counter display allows you to promote your product in a convenience store by creating a simple, yet effective, way to catch your customer’s eye.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 22, 2024

Co-op launched its newest store on Friday, 19 January to serve and support the community of Pontarddulais (Swansea). The new 2,500 q ft convenience store – located on St Teilo Street – opens between 7am-10pm daily and, supports 15 local jobs.

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VMS

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Shell Retail and Convenience Operations LLC (Houston) has acquired 248 fuel and convenience stores from Landmark, which operates the Timewise brand, according to a company press release. An additional 117 independently operated convenience and fuel sites were also part of the deal.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Co-op and Snappy Shopper have teamed-up to embarked on a local store-to-door trial in Northern Ireland to further expand access to the convenience retailer’s quick and convenient online home delivery of groceries.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 15, 2021

The “Local Legends” stores are Go Local Extra in Bury, home. This story continues at Bud Light partners with convenience stores to support football stars. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Retail Times

MARCH 19, 2024

UK travellers can now enjoy even more convenience when purchasing foreign currency, following a partnership between leading foreign currency specialist eurochange and PayPoint. PayPoint will initially roll out eurochange foreign exchange services across approximately 500 UK convenience stores across 2024.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2024

Coles has delivered its first ‘transformational store’ through the group’s store renewal program. Further, the new store provided Coles with a platform to innovate, a key focus for the supermarket giant. Trial and error For Coles, the ability to learn from the Chadstone store is key.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 20, 2023

Christmas brought uneven business for many convenience stores, according to the Independent Retail News and Talking Retail “Big Story” report this month (January). While many stores enjoyed increases in the value of sales, this appears to be because of the rising prices of the goods sold as opposed to an increase in volume.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Online orders now account for one in twenty convenience store transactions, according to Lumina Intelligence. The market analyst found in its UK Convenience Report 2021 that delivery through a website, app or store now makes up 4% of orders, with a further 1% coming from click and collect.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to a government consultation on flexible working by arguing that shops offer an ideal workplace for working hours that fit around family responsibilities. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Trading will remain tough for convenience stores in 2023 before improving in 2024, according to an industry data specialist. This story continues at Trading tough but convenience stores resilient, says analyst. This story continues at Trading tough but convenience stores resilient, says analyst.

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Compliantia

MARCH 1, 2021

Did you know that the US has more than 150,000 convenience stores accounting for 80% of total motor fuels sold across the country? In such a fiercely competitive industry, staying competitive and profitable remains a huge challenge for c-store owners. And people shop at c-stores for convenience, remember?

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CTM Design

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

As an independent convenience store owner, you generally know when it’s time to update or modernize your space. Worst case, customers may begin choosing a newer store just down the block. There are many things convenience store owners can do to refresh and reinvigorate their interiors without the need for a permit.

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Retail Times

MAY 20, 2021

Over the next 48 hours, Poundland will open the first two stores in the pilot of its new Poundland Local format – with no convenience price premium.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 9, 2021

Several convenience store operators have been named and shamed among 191 businesses discovered to have broken minimum wage law. This story continues at Convenience stores among those breaking minimum wage law. This story continues at Convenience stores among those breaking minimum wage law.

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Theatro

MARCH 31, 2022

The convenience store landscape is changing quickly, and those brands that cannot adapt services to meet the demand from today’s consumers will miss out on revenue opportunities and are likely to fall behind their competition. Theatro’s Curbside Solution is both affordable and proven to help C-Stores automate their Curbside operation.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Asda has announced an ambition to create 10,000 new convenience store jobs over the next four years as it accelerates the rollout of its new Asda Express store concept. The supermarket opened its second Asda Express convenience store this week and confirmed its plans to open 300 more by the end of 2026. With sales.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The number of convenience stores in the UK increased faster in the first half of 2021 than any other type of independent retailer, according to figures from the Local Data Company (LDC). The statistics, released today, reveal that there was a net increase of 323 new convenience stores in the first half of 2021, ahead.

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Retail Times

JULY 5, 2021

Families could get an extra £100 to spend on food as more than 200 local convenience stores will be topping up Healthy Start vouchers by £1.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Convenience retailers have welcomed measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak in today’s Budget as a ‘big step in the right direction”. Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) chief executive James Lowman (pictured above) tweeted: “Very pleased to see the chancellor focus on investment incentives through the business rates system.

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Retail Times

JUNE 21, 2021

Bud Light, officially the official beer of the England Men’s Football team, has taken over three convenience stores in the hometowns of England stars Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker and Jordan Pickford.

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Talking Retail

JULY 21, 2021

Curbs on business banking during the pandemic made it hard for convenience stores to secure better terms for loans, says the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). This story continues at Convenience stores should have better access to finance, says ACS.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 1, 2024

7-Eleven International has completed the acquisition of the 7-Eleven Australia convenience store business for $1.71 With the transaction, 7-Eleven International has added more than 750 stores to its portfolio.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Demand for convenience stores remained strong throughout 2022 despite the economic challenges facing most businesses, says property agent Christie & Co. As a result, Christie & Co’s retail team sold 41% more convenience stores than.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Pioneering UK vertical GrowUp Farms is celebrating a great start to 2024, after partnering with one of the UK’s leading convenience store groups by securing a listing for its award-winning Fresh Leaf Co. bagged salad. Fresh Leaf Co. Retail Times - Retail Times, the free online source for all retail sector news

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

T HE PAST 18 months have thrown the rule book out for convenience stores. With lockdowns enforced globally and demand for in-and-out grocery shopping at an all-time high, convenience stores pivoted swiftly and successfully to stay afloat. A MODEL OF CONVENIENCE. Advertisement.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Asda has opened a premium Extra Special convenience store on a forecourt belonging to its new sister company EG Group, allowing motorists to shop the supermarket’s deluxe product range in a convenient roadside location. This story continues at Asda opens first upmarket Extra Special convenience store format.

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Retail Times

MARCH 24, 2023

Earlier this month Sainsbury’s announced that its convenience stores achieved sales of £3 billion for the first time, with 12% more customers shopping in Sainsbury’s Locals than in the previous year, and the retailer is continuing its convenience rollout with the opening of its Maghull Central Square Local today in Sefton, Merseyside.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Convenience giant Bestway Retail has opened its latest hybrid store that will define the future of convenience – a premium license speciality that brings together two much-loved brands. Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides!

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