All Retailers articles – Page 5
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News‘Eyesore’ former petrol station site owners hit with fine
The owner of an ‘eyesore’ former forecourt site in Sunderland has been served with enforcement action, issued with a fine – and warned they face further sanctions if improvements are not made to the site soon.
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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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NewsBrookfield Group gets plans approved
Top 50 Indie the Brookfield Group has been granted planning permission to build a new petrol filling station at the Lincolnshire Showground, just north of Lincoln. Developed in conjunction with the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, it will be built off the roundabout joining the A15 and Tilbridge Lane (A1500).
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NewsRoadchef’s fundraising programme reaches £4 million for Cancer Research UK
Roadchef’s fundraising programme for Cancer Research UK has reached £4 million since the start of its partnership in 2018.
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NewsEG Group reports ‘resilient’ Q3 performance
A growth in gross fuel profits, foodservice operations, as well as business in the US, Australia and Continental Europe has led to a ‘resilient’ performance by EG Group in its Q3 results.
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AnalysisPITSTOP: Centra Mallusk, Mayfield Link, Newtonabbey, NI
Our mystery motorist on a mission visits Circle K-branded Centra Mallusk Service Station in Mayfield Link Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
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InterviewUNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Guy White, MD of Laurels Group & Service Station
Shell Dealer of the Year winner Guy White from Laurels Service Station on his admiration of a dragon but his fear of snakes!
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NewsEnergy prices force retailers to look at renewable energy alternatives
Forecourt retailers locked into energy deals are feeling very fortunate given the current rising prices however even they are looking at renewable energy alternatives.
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NewsCMA accepts Morrisons’ offer to sell 28 stores to clear way for McColl’s deal
The proposal by Morrisons to sell 28 McColl’s stores to address competition concerns following its acquisition of the convenience chain in May, has been accepted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsTen people confirmed dead following blast at Applegreen service station
Ten people have now been confirmed to have died at an Applegreen-branded service station in the Republic of Ireland following an explosion on Friday afternoon, in a devastating tragedy reflected in major news headlines throughout the weekend.
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NewsMixed planning results for EG Group
Across the UK, EG Group continues to get mixed results for its planning applications.
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NewsHereford forecourt for sale
Saffrons Cross Petrol station at Bodenham, Hereford is on the market for £1.5m.
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NewsCoventry-based forecourt and convenience independent returns to Costcutter
Forecourt and convenience operators, the Cheema family, have confirmed their return to the Costcutter brand.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Temporary respite?
Just hours before the news broke about the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the new Prime Minister Liz Truss outlined to the House of Commons how her government intended to help consumers and businesses cope with the unprecedented surge in energy prices.
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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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NewsPRA and ACS welcome new PM’s plans to help businesses and households through energy-cost crisis
The Government’s support plans to help both businesses and households cope with the rising costs of energy have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsPRA calls for higher fuel margins, as concern mounts over tough winter ahead for independent retailers
The PRA has issued a warning over the plight of independent fuel retailers over the next few months, predicting that the astrononomic rise in energy costs could cripple many, leaving the nation’s fuel resilience compromised.
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NewsSomerset hand car wash wins approval to be restored to filling station
A hand car-wash operation on the A37 near Shepton Mallet (Whitstone Hill to Fosse Way) is to be replaced with a four-pump forecourt and a 4,500sq ft convenience store following council approval.
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NewsCWA urges car wash operators to minimise water consumption as UK heads for drought
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has written to the heads of major water suppliers in the UK, the Environment Agency and the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, as it attempts to head off possible restrictions that would impact the business of car wash operators.