All Retailers articles – Page 3
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NewsACS report highlights key role of rural independent retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores is celebrating the crucial role that rural shops play in thousands of communities across the UK as part of the launch of its 2024 Rural Shop Report.
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NewsPromised boost for the National Lottery as new operator Allwyn takes over with big plans
New National Lottery operator Allwyn plans to boost its retail sales team by 50% in the first few months of taking over the National Lottery licence, and will also launch a new advertising campaign to help drive players into store.
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NewsWhat's in store for 2024 for forecourt operators?
After another difficult year for the UK economy, what does 2024 promise for the forecourt sector? Judging by events before and during the festive season, there is plenty to be concerned about, amid glimmers of hope and progress.
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NewsKaran Retail targets Scotland for expansion
Top 50 independent Karan Retail is on the march in Scotland with its fourth site opening north of the border this month and its sights set on finding several more next year.
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NewsInstagrammer Rich James Cross hopes to focus more on independent fuel retail sites in 2024
Are you a forecourt with a difference? If so, Rich James Cross, aka Instagram’s theservicesking, could be coming your way in 2024. Cross – who has built an online reputation as a guru of motorway service stations’ food offerings, ambience, and toilet facilities – wants to focus more this coming year on independent fuel retailing sites.
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NewsStand by as millions of drivers hit the road over Christmas without checking their car first
UK drivers are set to travel 6.3 billion miles by car over the festive period, with seven in 10 people making at least one car journey to visit friends, family or go on a Christmas holiday, according to the latest research for servicing and repair company Kwik Fit.
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NewsChanges pay dividends for Northern Irish retailer
Northern Ireland forecourt operator Kenny Bradley is hoping to make his newly-developed Kilrea site a destination for motorists with laundry machines, parcel lockers, his own-brand bean-to-cup coffee, a deli counter and locally-produced food.
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News£2.35m investment transforms Maxol’s Braid River site
Northern Ireland-based forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol, has completed its transformation of Maxol Braid River Service Station in central Ballymena following an investment of £2.35 million.
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NewsJet activation goes viral with help of Greeters Guild
A Jet service station in Catterick has become the unlikely location of a viral Greeters Guild video, drawing nearly 500K engagements across social platforms including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
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NewsFood and drink sales double for MPK Garages following Nisa switch
MPK Garages has revealed a doubling of food and drink sales since it joined Nisa with the aim of growing its presence in the forecourt sub-sector of the convenience market.
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NewsEssar re-opens forecourt in South Wales
Penybanc Service Station in South Wales has reopened to the public under new Essar management.
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NewsMotorists under the radar, but welcome boost for business in Autumn Statement
A boost for businesses, while motorists can breathe a sigh of relief, following today’s Autumn Statement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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NewsTwo high-turnover forecourts change hands as independent sells up in Scotland
Two high-turnover forecourts in the Central Belt of Scotland have been sold by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, under the title ‘Project Squash’.
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NewsACS warns of impact of wage rises as NLW set to reach £11.44
The Association of Convenience Stores has warned about the affordability of the rise in the National Living Wage announced by the Government yesterday (November 21).
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NewsFuel retailers will be ‘held to account’ on prices as CMA gets new powers
New powers to monitor the road fuel market have been granted to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsMaxol announces new charity partnership with Guide Dogs NI
Maxol has announced Guide Dogs NI as its newly appointed charity partner in Northern Ireland, following the conclusion this year of its six-year partnership with mental health charity, Aware, which raised more than £600,000.
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NewsSharp rise in fuel thefts reported following RAC analysis of DVLA data
A dramatic rise in the theft of petrol and diesel from garage forecourts has been reported by the RAC Foundation, and follows data released by the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS), last month, which revealed that incidents of unpaid fuel had reached their highest level since 2015.
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NewsPRA urges fuel retailers to join forces as pump prices become focus of “unprecedented interest”
The PRA is urging fuel retailers to join forces as they fall under the spotlight following ”unprecedented interest” in the sector by the government and media amid constant accusations of profiteering.
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NewsPromise of lower fuel prices as Asda completes EG Group UK acquisition
A pledge to lower fuel prices has been made by co-owner of Asda, Mohsin Issa, following the completed £2.07bn acquisition of EG Group’s UK business.
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NewsPRA defends retailers as RAC once again lays into fuel margins and ‘rip-off’ pricing
The PRA has stressed that fuel retailers are dedicated to ensuring their customers receive the best deals possible in response to the seemingly constant calls by the RAC for major retailers to curb their fuel margins and cut petrol by 5ppl.