The National Convenience Show is the UK’s largest gathering for the convenience retailing industry, offering a unified platform for the industry to meet, explore, sample and procure products and services tailored specifically to convenience shops.
The event is a significant pillar in The UK Food & Drink Shows, which unites four outstanding shows to create a comprehensive platform for Britain’s food and beverage industry!
The National Convenience Show is renowned for its busy and fast-paced atmosphere. With the UK Food and Drink Shows uniting over 25,000 visitors and 1200 exhibitors, businesses have to think strategically about how to stand out.
At Quadrant2Design, we have over 25 years of experience in the food and drink sector and are practised in stand design for this industry. Join us as we share some of our favourite exhibition stands from the last National Convenience Show, reflecting on the aspects that make each so successful!
Visiting the National Convenience Show
Lara Giani had a fabulous time at last year’s event. Catch all the details in the video below!
About the National Convenience Show
The National Convenience Show is a unique show within its industry, as the only dedicated platform for c-store-specific products and services. This makes it a particularly valuable platform for the procurement of convenience products.
Exhibition Stands Examples and Inspiration from the National Convenience Show
Last year, we had some amazing businesses at this event, each using different features and strategies to stand out. In this show, stands are typically more focused on products, as businesses seek budget-holders to display their entire range. Therefore, integrated product showcases and strategic layouts are more important to the designs. Here were just a few of our favourite stands from the event.
Actiph Water - A Cohesive Design for Multiple Product Lines
The Actiph Water stand never fails to impress. It can be challenging to present multiple different products under one brand, but this stand does it beautifully. The layout and colours clearly separate the ranges, yet the overall look is harmonious and balanced. Actiph water also uses the backlit lighting feature to draw focus to its distinctive star product.

SOP International - Clear Brand Identity & Credentials
SOP International also had a challenge at this event: displaying a large range of products from an equally sizable range of brands. To display their range effectively, they utilised a strategic shop-style layout and incorporated showcases to host each of the products, while showcasing their brands across the graphics.

3 Aces London - Vibrant Design & Product-Focussed
Similar to SOP International, 3 Aces London prioritised product-display on the exhibition stand with high-impact lit showcases. Their vibrant colour-scheme was particularly effective, creating a point of difference from other businesses in the hall.

Ready to Bring Your Food Brand to Life?
If you’re thinking of attending the National Convenience Show this year and would like a display to help you meet your goals and targets, get in touch with our expert design consultants ASAP. The event is now just less than three months away, so time is of the essence!
Whether you need to host your products or tell your brand story, our design consultants are here to help. Email design@quadrant2design.com or call +44 (0)1202 723 500 to begin working on your project.
For more inspiration, view our exhibition stands at the Farm Shop & Deli Show.
