All Retail articles – Page 7
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Promotional FeatureHow to keep pace with new shopper missions
With powerful changes in consumer behaviour supporting growth in the forecourt and convenience sector, forecourt retailers are needing to adapt to drive change and keep pace with these new shopper missions.
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NewsBP to roll out Inpost parcel lockers on 300 sites following successful trial
InPost parcel lockers are to be rolled out at around 300 BP service stations across the UK, following a successful trial.
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NewsLocals object to pub being turned into petrol station
Plans to turn an old pub in Percy Main, North Shields, into a petrol forecourt have been met by dozens of objections from locals.
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NewsEG Group sells bulk of UK&I forecourt business to Asda for £2.27bn
EG Group has today confirmed an agreement to sell to Asda the majority of its UK and Ireland fuel, foodservice, grocery and merchandise business for £2.27bn ($2.8bn), following rumours of the deal circulating on Friday
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Product NewsForecourts help deliver strongest soft drinks sales as Britvic outlines £8,400 opportunity for every c-store
The soft drinks category has delivered the greatest absolute value growth of any product category in 2022, according to Britvic’s Soft Drinks Review 2023, which is now worth £2.8bn to the convenience channel.
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NewsRAC predicts busy Bank Holiday on the roads as drivers plan 19.2m leisure trips
Forecourts nationwide are preparing for a busy Bank Holiday as the RAC and transport expert INRIX released estimates that Britain’s drivers will make around 19.2m leisure car trips between this Friday and the end of bank holiday Monday - the highest number since before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Industry FeatureONSITE: A Sterling performance
Gloucestershire-based Sterling Petroleum took on its first dealer forecourt in 2020 and in just three years, managing director Nakendram Piratheepan (Theepan) has built a portfolio of 10 sites with the promise of more to come.
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Promotional FeatureWhy it’s crucial to introduce a contactless payment device on your unattended retail
In today’s economic climate, cost saving through smart decision making is essential to navigate financial pressures. Find out how unattended retail solutions could be the key.
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Industry FeatureAWARD WINNERS: The community Cabin
Many forecourts do good work for their local communities whether that’s having collection tins for local charities or providing prizes for local events.
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Promotional FeatureHow to future-proof your forecourt business
As forecourt retailers adapt to changing trends and consumer needs, investing in retail technology is key in helping them drive their business forwards.
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NewsSUMMIT 2023: Retailers urged to put non-fuel strategies at the centre of forecourt offer
With 2030 fast approaching it’s time to start putting non-fuel retail at the centre of the forecourt offer, according to Robert Onion, chairman of design agency, Circle.
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NewsIssa brothers said to be in EG Group and Asda merger talks
The billionaire owners of EG Group and Asda are reported to be considering a merger of the two companies, in a deal that would create a retail giant worth around £10bn, according to a report in The Times at the weekend.
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NewsShell Sidcup re-opens with 95th Little Waitrose
Shell has opened its 95th Little Waitrose following the redevelopment of its Shell Sidcup site on the A20 in South East London.
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Industry FeatureTALKING HEADS: Recognition time for Mr Ascona
If ever you want to hear Darren Brigg’s life story, and how he came to be voted as this year’s Special Recognition Award winner, make sure you’ve got a comfortable chair!
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Industry FeatureONSITE: One year after buying 27 EG sites, PGG celebrates flagship refresh
Park Garage Group has celebrated a fantastic refresh of its site in Rushden, Northamptonshire, with a well-attended event welcoming both customers and industry guests.
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: High fat, high salt, high sugar. High sales?
Strange things are afoot in my local Sainsbury’s. You head down an aisle expecting to see cans of beans or tea and coffee and instead you’re met with a first metre or so of Jaffa Cakes or chocolate.
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Promotional FeatureHow investing in retail technology can boost forecourt efficiencies and sales
With costs going up, forecourts are looking at smart retail solutions to save money in store and grow efficiencies. Two forecourts leading with modern EDGEPoS technology tell us their story.
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Equipment NewsTLM technologies completes rollout of evoBackOffice to MFG estate
TLM has completed the rollout of evoBackOffice to Top 50 Indie MFG’s 900-plus site estate.
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NewsExtra MSA Group sponsors cycling events at British Transplant Games
Motorway Service Area (MSA) developer and operator Extra MSA Group is sponsoring the cycling events at this year’s Westfield Health British Transplant Games, which will take place from July 28–31 in Leeds and see the largest gathering of transplant recipients since 2019, following successive lockdowns and shielding.
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NewsBrake and Roadchef renew partnership
Roadchef is continuing its association with road safety charity Brake following a recent renewal of their partnership.