All Shell articles – Page 16
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NewsShell’s Irish network snapped up by Ion
Shell’s all-Ireland network of 55 petrol stations, 35 fuel distribution depots and six oil-importing facilities has been bought by venture capital group Ion Equity. The value of the deal, which was agreed after Shell recently decided to exit the business for strategic reasons, was not disclosed. The business, believed to ...
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NewsCo-op/Shell, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, near Bolton
Last month’s issue of Forecourt Trader featured the Petrol Division of United Co-operatives and reported some very impressive shop developments and results. I resolved to visit a site as soon as possible then remembered that the report mentioned one at Westhoughton near Bolton – I was up that way so ...
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Shell seeks buyers for Irish business
Shell is planning to pull out of Ireland, lock, stock and barrel. The news follows Esso’s announcement last month that it is withdrawing from Northern Ireland.Shell is in negotiations with prospective buyers for its retail and commercial businesses in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The move is indicative ...
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NewsCo-op/Shell site, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, Nr Bolton
Last month’s issue of Forecourt Trader featured the Petrol Division of United Co-operatives and reported some very impressive shop developments and results. I resolved to visit a site as soon as possible then remembered that the report mentioned one at Westhoughton near Bolton – I was up that way so ...
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AnalysisCluster bombshell
Shell has been through many changes in the management of its UK company-owned retail network in the past decade – and it’s about to embark on another one. The last radical changes came towards the end of the ‘90s when, after several years trying to settle on a variety of ...
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Shell unveils plans for 100 ‘clusters’
Retailers operating Shell’s 570 company-owned sites are facing an uncertain future following the unveiling of plans for a new multi-site contract at roadshows around the country. Shell’s latest strategy is for its company-owned sites to be run in groups of about six, operated by one organisation – be it as ...
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NewsShell Abridge on the A113 London Road Abridge, Essex
GENERAL APPEARANCE: This joint-branded Shell Mace Express site is impressive. It stands a little above the road and the Shell branding screams out at motorists and many appear to stop to refuel and to use the shop. To one side of the forecourt is an accident repair/MOT/second-hand car sales centre ...
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NewsCostcutter Shell, Crawley Down, Snowhill, West Sussex
GENERAL APPEARANCE: High-profile Shell-branded dealership on the A265 – the main route between the M23 and East Grinstead. Part of a large development comprising triple franchise motor dealership complex and Gatwick Airport Parking facility.THE FORECOURT: Initial impressions as you drive on the site are very positive. The forecourt is spacious, ...
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Shell follows BP with new diesel
Hot on the heels of BP’s Ultimate Diesel launch last month, Shell is now introducing a new UK diesel which it says will cost the same as its normal diesel while giving better performance and improved emissions. BP Ultimate is premium priced.Shell Diesel Extra will be available at more than ...
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Irish Shell sells out to Henderson Group
Irish Shell has sold its 12 company-owned service stations in Northern Ireland to the Henderson Group. Henderson’s will buy the sites as going concerns and Shell will continue to supply fuel and lubricants to the forecourts. John McDonagh, retail director and chairman for Shell in Ireland, explains the strategy behind ...