Retail's Best unlocks new business opportunities
Published on: Oct 28, 2025
With consumer expectations higher than ever, independent retailers are seeking new ways to stay profitable and competitive. Retail’s Best brings together retailers, franchisors and suppliers to explore how franchising can drive sustainable growth and innovation across the convenience sector.
Growing pressure
Independent convenience retailers face growing pressure - margins are tightening, product categories are shifting and shoppers now demand greater choice, quality and service. For many, franchising provides a powerful path forward, combining the strength of trusted brands with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit that independents are known for.
Inspire collaboration
On 6 November, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport, Retail’s Best Convenience, Food & Franchise 2025 will host over 100 leading multi-site convenience and forecourt operators, connecting them with key suppliers, franchisors and a curated selection of exhibitors. This exclusive evening event is designed to inspire collaboration and unlock new business opportunities.
So, why do convenience store owners make such strong franchise partners?
“Because we’re already proven retail entrepreneurs with the assets franchisors need to scale fast,” says Moiz Vas, founder of Retail’s Best and whose family also operates a portfolio of successful convenience stores and forecourt sites.
Spotlight on food-to-go models
This year’s event will spotlight concessions, shop-in-shop concepts, modular setups and kiosk formats - the flexible franchise and food-to-go models helping operators diversify and expand. It’s the must-attend event for ambitious retailers looking to grow their footprint, connect with peers and gain insights shaping the future of the convenience sector.
Key Partners
The key partners for the 6 November 2025 event are:
Welcome in partnership with Southern Co-op – exclusive Franchise-Retail Partner
Madic UK – exclusive EPoS Partner
Other participators include: Karak Chaii; Iceland; CUPP; Chicken Cottage, Kaspas and Deliverect.
Retail’s Best takes place in the evening. It includes breakout-sessions, a drinks reception, signature dining experience and a ‘smart exhibition’, with plenty of time for networking. Retail’s Best creates the perfect environment to enable effortless networking opportunities, build new connections, spend quality time with decision makers, share business inspiration and grow businesses.
If you are a progressive retailer or innovative supplier and would like to find out more, go to: https://retailsbe.st/register
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