How many Convenience stores are there?
There are 48,751 convenience stores in the UK, representing a decrease of 1.6% over 2008. The following table shows the breakdown of store numbers within each segment and the corresponding market share. Convenience multiples remain the fastest growing part of the market, with sales increasing by 12.7%. This was driven by further portfolio expansion, the continued development of high performing store formats, and enhancements to existing stores including improved layouts and ranging.
