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National Convenience Show 2026 Exhibitor List

Trade-orientedLarge-scaleIn-personNational draw
📅 13 April 2026 – 15 April 🏛️ NEC Birmingham 📍 Birmingham, GB ↗ 🏢 William Reed 🔁 annual

300

Exhibitors

25,000

Attendees

The National Convenience Show is the definitive UK trade exhibition for the convenience-retailing sector. It serves as a central hub for independent retailers, symbol groups, wholesalers, and FMCG brands to explore market trends, digital solutions, and innovative food-to-go concepts.

Attendees: Convenience retailers, independent store owners, wholesalers, symbol group representatives, forecourt managers, and specialized grocery buyers.

Exhibitor mix: The show floor is co-located across The UK Food & Drink Shows, allowing sorting by specific sub-show (e.g., National Convenience Show, Forecourt Show) and thematic FMCG product categories.

Retail EcommerceFood ProductsB2b Trade SourcingBeverages Drinks convenience retailfmcgwholesalersfood-to-goconvenience storesretail technology

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Venue

The NEC

Exhibition 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

150 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

William Reed

Private · Crawley, United Kingdom · Founded 1862

A business-to-business media company providing business intelligence, digital publications, events, and trade shows.

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Exhibitor list

National Convenience Show 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 source new product lines, benchmark operational solutions, adapt to shifting regulatory landscapes, and network with major wholesalers and symbol group decision-makers.

Exhibitor categories

Snacks & ConfectioneryFood-to-GoAlcohol & BeveragesTobacco & VapingRetail Technology & EPOSForecourt SolutionsGrocery Wholesale

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Frequently asked questions

When is National Convenience Show?+
National Convenience Show takes place on 13 April 2026 to 15 April 2026.
Where is National Convenience Show held?+
National Convenience Show is held at NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, GB.
Who organises National Convenience Show?+
National Convenience Show is organised by William Reed.
How many exhibitors attend National Convenience Show?+
National Convenience Show typically hosts approximately 300 exhibitors.
How often is National Convenience Show held?+
National Convenience Show is held annual.

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