Convenience stores in the United Kingdom:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Tesco was the most searched convenience store in the United Kingdom, accounting for 77.8% of all searches among the seven stores we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Tesco was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Tesco was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three responses that gave a list.
TescoShare of searches 77.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LondisShare of searches 7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Nisa LocalShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Co-opShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
CostcutterShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top convenience stores in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tesco was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Tesco was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three answers that gave a list. Spar was second, and Londis was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Tesco1st
Spar2nd- Londis3rd
Premier4th- Co-op5th
- Costcutter6th
- Nisa Local7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Tesco4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Londis3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Spar3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Premier3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Nisa Local1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Co-op1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Costcutter1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best convenience store chain in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the biggest convenience store chains in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK convenience store chain has the best prices?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“convenience stores”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“corner shop”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Which convenience stores do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each convenience store by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven convenience stores we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Tesco, Londis, Nisa Local, Co-op, Costcutter, Spar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tesco | Londis | Nisa Local | Co-op | Costcutter | Spar | Premier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.4% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3% | 4.4% | 0.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.3% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.1% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.39% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.8% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.9% | 8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.48% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.9% | 8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.2% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.4% |
| May 2026 | 74.8% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 73.6% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 74.8% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.8% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.8% | 7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.42% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 77.8% | 4.1M | 0% | +3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 7% | 368K | -18.2% | -1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.7% | 246K | -18.3% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.8% | 201K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 165K | -17.9% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.1% | 165K | -17.9% | -0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.42% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -0.1 points |
1.
Tesco77.8%
Held 1st. 4.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
2.
Londis7%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.7%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.
Co-op3.8%
Held 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.1%
Held 5th. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.
Spar3.1%
Held 6th. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
7.
Premier0.42%
Held 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Tesco sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “tesco express”.
Which brand is most popular in search among convenience stores in the United Kingdom?
7 brands
In September 2026, Tesco was the most searched among convenience stores in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 4.1M branded searches, 77.8% of all searches for the seven we track. Londis is in 2nd place, 70.8 percentage points behind at 7%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73.4% → 77.8% | 77.8%Sep 2026 | 70.8%Jan 2026 | 1st |
| Londis | 8.1% → 7% | 8.2%May 2026 | 7%Sep 2026 | 2nd |
| Nisa Local | 5.4% → 4.7% | 5.5%May 2026 | 4.7%Sep 2026 | 4th → 3rd |
| Co-op | 5.4% → 3.8% | 6.5%Dec 2025 | 3.6%Jun 2026 | 3rd → 4th |
| Costcutter | 3% → 3.1% | 4.4%Jun 2026 | 3%Oct 2025 | 6th → 5th |
| Spar | 4.4% → 3.1% | 5.2%Nov 2025 | 3.1%Sep 2026 | 5th → 6th |
| Premier | 0.4% → 0.42% | 0.5%Aug 2026 | 0.39%Dec 2025 | 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tesco’s share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom increased from 73.4% to 77.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Londis’ share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom decreased from 8.1% to 7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nisa Local’s share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom decreased from 5.4% to 4.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Co-op’s share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom decreased from 5.4% to 3.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Spar’s share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom decreased from 4.4% to 3.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tesco’s share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom peaked at 77.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 70.8% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Londis’ share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom peaked at 8.2% in May 2026 and was lowest at 7% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Co-op’s share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom peaked at 6.5% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3.6% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Costcutter’s share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom peaked at 4.4% in June 2026 and was lowest at 3% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Spar’s share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom peaked at 5.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 3.1% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nisa Local rose from 4th to 3rd among convenience stores in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Co-op fell from 3rd to 4th among convenience stores in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Costcutter rose from 6th to 5th among convenience stores in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Spar fell from 5th to 6th among convenience stores in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Premier held steady: its share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom convenience stores in September 2026?
7 changes
In September 2026, Tesco gained share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom, from 74.8% to 77.8%.
In September 2026, Londis lost share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom, from 8.2% to 7%.
In September 2026, Nisa Local lost share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom, from 5.5% to 4.7%.
In September 2026, Costcutter lost share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom, from 3.7% to 3.1%.
In September 2026, Spar lost share of searches among convenience stores in the United Kingdom, from 3.7% to 3.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Premier in the United Kingdom rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Co-op in the United Kingdom fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 201K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted for convenience stores?
9 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among convenience stores comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
Tesco
1 branded search term
- tesco express
Londis
1 branded search term
- londis
Nisa Local
1 branded search term
- nisa local
Co-op
2 branded search terms
- co-op food
- coop food
Costcutter
1 branded search term
- costcutter
Spar
1 branded search term
- spar
Premier
2 branded search terms
- premier store
- premier stores
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