Convenience specialist Nisa is taking its huge Expo virtual later this year, revealing it has gained market share through 2020.
The Scunthorpe delivered wholesale giant hosts the major event at Warwickshire annually.
Usually in the spring, it was one of the first big gatherings to fall as lockdown hit.
The decision to host online in October was driven by a desire to support partners and suppliers significantly impacted by the Covid crisis through a difficult and challenging time for the industry, while providing a safe environment for all participants to interact.
“The events of 2020 have meant that the independent retail environment has been extremely challenging but the sector has really stepped up and through working closely with our supplier base we have been able to differentiate ourselves from the competition and gain market share,” said Nisa chief executive Ken Towle.
“We felt that now more than ever it was important to work together with our suppliers, partners and Nisa head office teams to really showcase Nisa and the full range of Co-op own label products. We are really proud to create the first ever Nisa Virtual Expo that will include all the usual features of Stoneleigh along with some new elements that are only possible through a virtual platform.”
The Nisa Expo has been a feature for more than two decades, providing members with the opportunity for suppliers and partners to interact, help each other grow their businesses, strike deals and learn more about the benefits of being part of the Nisa/Co-op group of companies.
More than 240 stands welcomed thousands of delegates in recent years, while a gala dinner sees 900 guests celebrate success.
Registration for the Expo will open in the coming weeks.
