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Convenience retail to top $1 Trillion by 2029 IGD report finds

6 days ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

Sales in the convenience retail sector are forecast to exceed $1 trillion by 2029, driven by a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%, according to the IGD Global Convenience Trends Report 2025. However, the report warns that the sector risks losing market share to faster-growing discount and online channels.
Snappy Shopper and Young Scot launch free delivery scheme for young people

1 week ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

Snappy Shopper has partnered with Young Scot to offer free delivery on grocery orders to thousands of young people across Scotland. The initiative supports holders of the Young Scot National Entitlement Card, providing them with affordable access to groceries while also boosting trade for local convenience stores. The partnership removes delivery charges on purchases made through the Snappy Shopper app or website.
Llanidloes shopkeeper celebrates VE Day with £5,000 community award

1 week ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

The owner of Woosnam and Davies in Llanidloes has used part of a £5,000 award from National Lottery operator Allwyn to support VE Day events and other community initiatives. The funding came from Allwyn’s dedicated Social Value Fund, a £1m annual commitment to operating The National Lottery in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Trudy Davies received the funding as one of Allwyn’s Local Retail Champions and used it to help organise a VE Day-themed picnic with the Royal British Legion.
Co-op hit by 'sustained' and 'malicious' cyber attack

1 week ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

The Co-op is experiencing “sustained” and “malicious” attempts by hackers to breach its systems, with intruders successfully accessing and extracting data from one of its platforms. The data believed to have been taken includes Co-op Group members’ personal information such as names, contact details (residential addresses, email addresses and phone numbers), and dates of birth.
JW Filshill launches AI tool to help retailers prepare for single-use vape ban

1 week ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has launched an AI-powered programme to inform retailers on how to prepare for the upcoming ban on single-use vapes from 1 June. From this date, retailers with single-use vapes in stock will be prohibited from selling them and must ensure these products are safely disposed of. Failure to comply could result in legal consequences, including fixed monetary penalties starting at £200. These may be reduced if paid within 28 days.
UK DMO named to run 2027 Deposit Return Scheme across England, Scotland and Wales

1 week ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) will operate the new Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The UK DMO has been tasked by the three governments to deliver the DRS by October 2027.
A.F. Blakemore appoints new chief financial officer

2 weeks ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd has announced the appointment of Steven Nutall as chief financial officer (CFO), effective from 6 May. Nutall will succeed Ian Kellet, who is set to retire at the end of the month. He will join both the board and executive team, with responsibility for the company’s finance, property, IT and procurement functions. He previously served as group CFO at fresh goods business Flamingo Group and held the same role at Asda. Nutall was also finance director for Co-op Food.
Glasgow shop owners boost security after winning £20,000 retail award

2 weeks ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

The owners of Londis Solo Convenience in Glasgow have enhanced their store’s security with new staff headsets following their win at a national retail awards scheme. Natalie and Martin Lightfoot were crowned national winners at Allwyn’s first Local Retail Champions awards in December, receiving £5,000 in cash and a store makeover worth up to £20,000.
Phillip Morris International blasted over IQOS adverts seen by children

2 weeks ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

Philip Morris International (PMI) has been criticised for displaying its IQOS products in a manner that is easily visible to children and non-smokers. Hazel Cheesman, chief executive of Action on Smoking and Health, raised concerns over PMI’s marketing tactics during the Big Tobacco vs The Evidence briefing on 30 April. Cheesman cited a personal example of an IQOS promotional video being played at a supermarket point of sale, located close to her two children, both under the age of ten.
One Stop colleagues raise over £24,000 for charity at London Marathon

2 weeks ago | betterretailing.com | Kwame Boakye

Two One Stop colleagues completed the London Marathon on 27 April, raising more than £24,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer. Debbie Lovelock, a store manager at the Oundle Road, Thrapston One Stop, and Chris Wilby, a driver from its distribution centre, jointly raised £24,045 for the charity. Young Lives vs Cancer aims to support young cancer patients and their families throughout their cancer journey, and has been one of One Stop’s charity partners since 2022.