Latest News: convenience stores
April 15, 2026 6:41 am
The Association of Convenience Stores has set out a renewed commitment to be a stronger voice for local shops to government. At its annual conference in... View Article
March 17, 2026 6:55 am
The convenience sector has seen a year-on-year fall in the number of shop theft incidents following record investment by local shops in crime prevention and detection... View Article
January 18, 2026 10:10 am
Asda has started 2026 with the launch of two new Express stores to take its total convenience estate past a key milestone of more than 500... View Article
October 21, 2025 6:12 am
Asda is opening nine new Express convenience stores this week as it looks to strengthen its presence in high footfall urban areas, residential neighbourhoods and transport... View Article
October 9, 2025 6:15 am
Asda has launched the latest phase of its Express convenience store rollout programme with the opening of a new store in Castleford. The shop is the... View Article
March 25, 2025 6:41 am
Morrisons has announced that it will be shutting 52 cafés and 17 convenience stores as it enters the second year of its renewal programme. The supermarket... View Article
January 2, 2025 6:08 am
Co-op is accelerating its convenience growth with plans to open 75 new stores across the UK this year. These will include up to 25 new Co-op... View Article
December 13, 2024 11:56 am
Sainsbury’s has opened its first store in an airport location at Edinburgh Airport. Situated before security, the Sainsbury’s Local convenience shop will be open 24 hours... View Article
November 29, 2024 7:53 am
Waitrose has opened its first convenience store in six years as it looks to grow its estate and build on partnerships with Welcome Break and Shell.... View Article