Valero surpasses 150 service stations in the UK
Frozen fruit smoothie concept proves a hit at third forecourt site
Fuel prices drop thanks to US/Iran deal
Sammi Sealey adds second-generation flair to family forecourt
Sterling Petroleum reaches 31 forecourts, and counting
VST Forecourts upgrades Devon filling station in £300k makeover
Government to relax EV targets following union pressure
MBEs for brothers behind Henderson Group
Baby born at Rontec forecourt
Police data shows drive-offs rising with prices
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Highlights
FOCUS ON CAR WASH AND VALETING: Rinse and repeat
While many forecourt operators have invested thousands in new car washing equipment, whether it’s a rollover system or a jet wash, some are still not marketing these new and improved services that well.
FOCUS ON IN-STORE SERVICES: Footfall drivers
Many of the in-store services that Ziheed Mohammed, manager at Woodman Service Station in Leeds, offers are not big earners but he says they are still very important as they add 15-20% to footfall every day.
MONEY TALK: How to design out drive-offs
It is unlikely that Costco is concerned it will lose potential shop sales from operating pay-at-pump, and so why should other petrol station owners? asks industry commentator Jan Mikula.
Expert panel: How do you solve a problem like drive-offs?
We’ve gathered five seasoned industry specialists to offer their insights on what can be done to minimise your site’s exposure to fuel theft.
FOCUS ON: Six things you need to know about water, juice and milk drinks
Bottled water is outperforming the wider soft drinks market with value up 13.4%, while protein milk drinks see 20.4% growth as shoppers increasingly seek functional benefits alongside great taste.
COMMENT: Fuel theft is an age-old problem in need of a new solution
The other day I was interviewed on the radio (this isn’t a boast – broadcast news relies on an endless stream of talking heads) about fuel theft, which has risen by around a quarter since prices spiked following the start of the Iranian conflict.
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Tackling the complexities of forecourt retail
How to build a vape range that drives footfall and margin
Choosing the right symbol group partner
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The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing
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