How RMS Keeps Local Retail Moving

The convenience retail sector continues to evolve at pace. With changing customer habits, extended opening hours and increased demand for local and accessible shopping, retailers are investing heavily in new store openings, refurbishments and format upgrades across the convenience sector. 

According to industry data, the UK convenience store market is now worth nearly £50 billion, with almost 50,500 local outlets operating nationwide. Shoppers visit convenience stores an average of 2.7 times per week, highlighting just how important these locations have become in everyday life. (Source: Statista)

At RMS, we work at the heart of this fast moving sector, delivering convenience retail projects nationwide.

Why Convenience Retail Demands a Specialist Approach

Convenience stores present a unique set of challenges compared to larger supermarket formats. Smaller footprints, high footfall locations and tight delivery windows mean every project is unique and must be planned and executed with precision.

The sector’s continued growth only amplifies this need. Over the past decade, the number of convenience stores has risen by more than 70%, and the market is forecast to continue expanding, with hundreds of new sites expected by 2027. (Source: Colliers)

Often operating in live trading environments, convenience retailers require partners who can:

• Work quickly and flexibly within compressed timescales
• Minimise disruption to customers and store teams
• Coordinate multiple trades efficiently in compact spaces
• Deliver consistent results across large, nationwide estates

This is where RMS’s experience makes the difference.

RMS: Supporting Convenience Retail Nationwide

With over two decades of experience supporting leading UK convenience brands, RMS provides a complete service designed specifically for the demands of the convenience sector.

From new store openings and refurbishments to nationwide rollout programmes, our teams have delivered high quality results for both single local stores and hundreds of locations across the country.

Our convenience retail services include:

• New store openings and store transformations
• Nationwide refurbishment programmes
• Merchandising and planogram implementation
• Fixture installation and removal
• Site surveys and project management
• Principal contractor and multi discipline delivery
  

By combining skilled in house teams with trusted nationwide coverage, we are able to make sure every store is delivered on time and to specification ready for customers.

Proven Experience with Leading Convenience Brands

RMS is proud to work with some of the UK’s best known convenience retailers, supporting their growth and evolution year after year. Our experience spans large rollouts, fast track refurbishments and complex live store environments, all delivered with consistency and care.

Built for Speed, Flexibility and Reliability

With shoppers visiting convenience stores nearly three times per week on average, downtime simply isn’t an option. RMS teams are experienced in working overnight, during short closure windows or around live trading environments to make sure that stores reopen fully operational and ready for customers. 

Our approach is built around:

• Clear communication and coordinated delivery
• Flexible scheduling and rapid mobilisation
• Experienced teams who understand convenience formats
• Nationwide coverage with local delivery expertise
  

Explore Our Convenience Sector Expertise

The launch of our new Sectors section on our website makes it easier than ever to see how RMS supports different retail markets.

As convenience retail continues to grow and evolve, RMS remains a trusted partner helping retailers to expand, refresh and optimise their local store estates.