date:Jul 31, 2012
According to the latest research by IGD, UK convenience stores sales are forecast to reach 44bn by 2017, which represents a 29% increase from the current value of 34bn.
The average annual growth rate for the convenience sector is set to be 5.1% between now and 2017.
Joanne Denney-Finch, chief executive, IGD, said:Despite the tough trading conditions, the UK convenience sector is performing well and growing faster than the total grocery market.
The convenience market is benefiting as people f