The other day I was interviewed on the radio (this isn’t a boast – broadcast news relies on an endless stream of talking heads) about fuel theft, which has risen by around a quarter since prices spiked following the start of the Iranian conflict.
Retail technology is more relevant to forecourt operators than ever – from digital screens tempting drivers charging their cars to buy snacks, to automated systems to help with Fuel Finder compliance, or pre-authorisation pay-at-pump terminals to deter drive-offs.
Freeholders who let out space for car washes, workshops, food-to-go, and EV charging will be affected by a forthcoming ban on upwards-only rent review clauses. Legal expert Robert Botkai explains what you need to know.
The so-called ‘fibremaxxing’ trend, value-focussed shoppers, and the continued desire for spicy flavours are among the influences shaping the growing crisps, nuts and savoury bagged snacks category.
‘Misinformation’ is a favourite chant of politicians, with the Prime Minister claiming those who spread untruths “debase themselves and the country” – so how should we perceive the government when it consistently facilitates the dissemination of false information?
At the pump, reliability has always been fundamental to a petrol station’s performance, but in today’s environment of tighter margins and rising customer expectations, its importance is only increasing.
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