All Shop articles – Page 5
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab opens its third forecourt outlet
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has opened its third forecourt outlet at an Extra MSA – Cambridge Services.
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NewsLocals raise objections to forecourt plans for takeaway food concessions
Local residents have objected against a planning application for three retail units at a petrol station in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, to be converted into takeaway food and drink outlets.
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NewsMPK finds forecourt efficiencies in face of rising employment costs
Top 50 Indie MPK Garages has come up with a series of efficiencies which retail director Wayne Harrand says will prime the business for this April’s increases in employer National Insurance contributions, and minimum pay.
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NewsSUMMIT: Motorists prepared to drive five miles for cheaper fuel
The cost of a litre of unleaded or diesel remains a key motivator, with 55% of motorists prepared to drive up to five miles in search of cheaper fuel, according to exclusive consumer research for Forecourt Trader.
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NewsEssex forecourt will deliver a roast dinner to customers' door for £4.50
There may not be such a thing as a free lunch, but an Essex filling station is offering the next best thing, with Raven’s Budgens Abridge on the A113 near Romford selling a roast-dinner bundle complete with chicken, potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, mixed vegetables and stuffing – and all for just £4.50.
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NewsNew entrants to forecourt industry overcome adversity at former disused site
New forecourt entrants develop their own epos system for petrol station and cafe business.
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NewsDeposit return scheme takes step closer to October 2027 launch
MPs have voted to approve plans to introduce a deposit return scheme for drink containers in England and Northern Ireland in October 2027.
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NewsForecourts mull future of alcohol sales as consumers go dry beyond January
Forecourts could be feeling the effect of Britons shunning alcohol for alternative drinks – and not just during Dry January.
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NewsPublic want tougher penalties for those illegally selling vapes to children
The public would welcome harsher punishments for retailers who sell vapes to children, according to one of the largest manufacturers of tobacco and vapes.
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NewsCash back in fashion as cost-of-living crisis bites
Forecourt operators and other retailers have been urged not to abandon cash transactions after a study showed that its use in shops is up for the second year running.
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NewsNisa gives Andrew Rutter ‘pivotal position’ in sales and retail team
Nisa has promoted Andrew Rutter to head of key accounts within its sales and retail team.
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NewsMaxol profits from non-fuel sales
More than 40% of The Maxol Group’s profit now comes from non-fuel sales.
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Product NewsCountry Choice unwraps Christmas range
Bake-off supplier Country Choice has revealed its Christmas range, which includes five new products.
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Product NewsGnaw chocolate relaunches with cocktail flavours
Adult chocolate brand Gnaw has relaunched with new colourful brand identity and cocktail flavours in time for the Christmas market.
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NewsFuzail Patel hoping for sweet success with dessert bar concept
Forecourt retailer and confectionery entrepreneur Fuzail Patel has launched his latest product, which he calls a “high impact” self-service dessert bar concession that he is offering to fellow operators.
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Product NewsBean to cup Barista Bar set for over 100 installs in Scotland by 2025
Barista Bar, the bean to cup coffee to go brand created by Henderson Foodservice, is set to reach over 100 installations in Scotland before the end of the year.
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NewsCharman takes in-store butchery a cut above with premium ready-meals
Award-winning forecourt operator Parkfoot Garage plans to launch an own-label ‘Dine In’ style meal deal, following the success of its oven-ready dishes made on site.
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Product NewsOxo invests £2.7 million in stock pot TV campaign
Oxo is on screen with a £2.7 million television advertising campaign for its stock pots running until February 2025.
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NewsGlobal IT outage reinforces value of cash to forecourt trade
This month’s global IT outage, which disrupted electronic payment systems and led to queues at ATMs and ‘cash only’ signs being brought out of storage by forecourt operators, highlighted the perils of moving to a cashless society.
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NewsKing Charles III banknotes enter circulation today, but beware fakes
As the latest banknotes with the portrait of King Charles III begin to gradually enter circulation today (June 5 2024), retailers are being urged to familiarise themselves on spotting counterfeit versions.