All Shop articles – Page 6
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NewsSteve Rodell advises on whether forecourt operators should divest or invest
Demand for forecourt sites is outstripping supply, putting potential vendors in a strong market position.
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NewsLocal shop theft at record high, says ACS
Incidents of theft from local shops rose more than five times to 5.6 million in 2023 from a record 1.1 million the previous year.
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NewsCustomer service is most important consumer need at forecourt stores
The top consumer need in a forecourt store is customer service, with 62% of people saying good customer service is extremely or very important.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FASCIAS: Group effort
Whether it’s because they want a well-known name above their door or the buying power that comes from that name, or the own label that’s offered or the regular promotions – thousands of forecourt retailers choose to be part of a symbol group.
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NewsSewell on the go harnesses the power of its staff to cut forecourt energy costs
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go has set itself an ambitious target of reducing energy costs by 10% across its 13 forecourts this year, primarily by changing the habits of its 230 retail staff.
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NewsForecourt operators show heart by funding defibrillators in their communities
Two forecourt operators at other ends of the country have been giving something back to their communities by installing defibrillators on the outside wall of their stores.
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NewsCo-op own label key ingredient for SG Petch to rejoin Nisa
SG Petch has credited Co-op-branded products for its decision to rejoin Nisa after a six-year hiatus, after opening a new Express store in Haxby, near York.
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Promotional FeatureHow to boost profits and simplify lubricant sales
Find out how one forecourt operator has boosted their lubricant sales and customer experiences.
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Promotional FeatureHow to harness the power of forecourt insurance
A comprehensive insurance package could make the difference between peace of mind and sleepless nights for forecourt operators. So, what are the different types of coverage available and the most frequent insurance claims seen?
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NewsThe Co-op rallies forecourt retailers to help turn tide on shop worker assaults
The Co-op is calling on forecourt retailers to join its colleagues in asking their MP to support a Bill’s amendment that would make attacking a shop worker a specific crime.
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NewsSonya Adams plans to share BP’s vision at Forecourt Trader Summit
BP’s transformation from an international oil to “integrated energy” company and what that means for its UK forecourts will be the subject of Sonya Adams’ keynote talk at this year’s Forecourt Trader Summit.
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NewsShell forecourt re-opens at Luton Airport
A Shell forecourt has re-opened on Eaton Green Road at Luton Airport after a knockdown rebuild.
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NewsFOCUS ON VAPING: Forecourt retailers question disposable vape ban, which is part of sweeping government regulation for the vaping category
Forecourt retailers warn that the ban on disposable vapes announced today could boost the black market for unregulated devices, simply driving the problem underground.
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NewsJames Hall & Co switches six of its forecourts to Shell
Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co has switched six of its company-owned forecourts in northern England from Texaco to Shell.
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NewsNisa to drive focus on forecourts as part of long-term business plan
MD Peter Batt shop sales at forecourt sites had gone up by 35% in the past five years, while average weekly sales had risen by 27%
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Forecourt operators turn to technology to combat rising costs
Using bots and other automation to increase profitability has traditionally been seen as a luxury largely open only to bigger retailers. However, a paradigm shift is happening in 2024 among independent forecourt operators.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SNACKING: Light bites
Ask 10 different people what they like to snack on and chances are you’ll get 10 different answers. The snacks could be anything from crisps, chocolate, a sausage roll or fruit right through to beans on toast – all depending on when and where they are snacking.
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NewsSign up to our Summit to hear how Tout’s Cleeve won Forecourt Trader of the Year 2023
Forecourt Trader of the Year winner Jonathan Tout is taking to the stage at our industry summit next month to share ’best-in-class’ initiatives at his flagship store in Cleeve.
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NewsACS welcomes plans to expand energy ombudsman service
The Association of Convenience Stores is welcoming plans to give more small businesses, including forecourt operators, access to a government energy ombudsman.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON TOBACCO AND VAPING: Running out of puff?
How times change. In the 1930s-1950s, cigarettes were advertised as being good for you. An ad for Camel cigarettes back then advised people to ‘Give your throat a vacation’ by smoking a ‘fresh cigarette’. It went on to say: “Try them for just one day. Then leave them – if you can.” And we all know what happened next – basically millions of people couldn’t leave them. However, since then, education and legislation has led to the levels of smoking coming way, way down.