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500
Exhibitors
20,000
Attendees
The National Convenience Show is the premier trade exhibition for the UK convenience retail market, bringing together store owners, wholesalers, and FMCG manufacturers to explore products, operations, and retail technology solutions under one roof.
Attendees: Convenience retailers, independent shop owners, forecourt operators, wholesalers, and food retail buyers network with FMCG suppliers and retail tech solution providers.
Exhibitor mix: Co-located under the broader UK Food & Drink Shows umbrella. Floor plan segments exhibitors into product sectors like Food & Beverage, Forecourt, and retail technology/services.
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Venue
The NECExhibition centre · 105,000 m² · 18 halls · ~15,685 people
The NEC is the UK's largest exhibition venue located in Birmingham. It offers 18 interconnected halls totaling over 100,000 sqm of indoor exhibition space, plus dedicated conference facilities and outdoor space, hosting major B2B trade shows, consumer exhibitions, and concerts.
📍 National Exhibition Centre, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK
Operated by NEC Group
Organizer
William ReedPrivate · Crawley, United Kingdom · Founded 1862
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Exhibitor list
16 companies are exhibiting at National Convenience Show. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 16.
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Why people attend
Buyers attend to discover high-margin product lines, evaluate cutting-edge shopfitting and EPOS tech, network with major grocery wholesalers, and gain insights into evolving UK retail regulations.
Exhibitor categories
Speakers
38 speakers at National Convenience Show
Retail Director · Waitrose & Partners
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, National Convenience Show
Head of Franchise · One Stop
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, New York Build Expo
Government Relations Director · ACS
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, National Convenience Show
Wholesale & Franchise Director · Morrisons
Also speaking at Sustainability Reporting Summit, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions
Head of Wholesale - Aquisitions & Strategic Projects · Morrisons Daily
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, ReFuel Forum Africa
Night Time Economy Adviser · Greater Manchester
Also speaking at IFE (International Food Exhibition), Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions
Founder · Chishuru
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, National Convenience Show
Managing Director · The Sustainable Restaurant Association
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Hotel, Restaurant & Catering
Chef Proprietor · Restaurant Sat Bains
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, National Convenience Show
"Exhibiting in 2026: A Guide to Standing Out & Driving Real ROI"
Also speaking at FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW, The London Coffee Festival, The Forecourt Show
Director of Policy · Make UK
Also speaking at International Security Expo, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions
Chief Executive · Seafood Scotland
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, National Convenience Show
NEC
"Your NEC Prep Guide: Stand Services, Deadlines & Smart Planning"
Also speaking at FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW, The Forecourt Show, Food & Drink Expo
Director General · Provision Trade Federation
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, National Convenience Show
Buyer · The Gorgeous Food Company
"Success Tips from Buyers"
Also speaking at FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW, The Forecourt Show, Food & Drink Expo
Head of Research and Insight · FMCG Gurus
Also speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, National Cyber Security Show
+ 22 more speakers at this event.
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