Asda shakes up forecourts
The new Asda On the Moveforecourt concept, which launched on a trial basis at five sites earlier this year, will start to roll out more widely this month.
Gulf fuel is going far
Fuel economy was the name of the game at the Layer Marney Cup, with sponsor Gulf showing off the efficiency of its Gulf Endurance petrol
Speaking up for forecourt retailers
GORDON Balmer, the new chief executive of the Petrol Retailers Association, has taken charge of the organisation at a turbulent time.
Milkshake closing in on 1,000
Milkshake to go brand F’real has hit a major milestone, having installed its 900th unit in the UK convenience sector
Certas solutions for independents
Retail director Richard Billington sets out the Gulf case for independent forecourt retailers in Scotland
Are the days of cash coming to an end?
Bank cash handling charges and changes to payment service commissions have put independent retailers under pressure but some consumers now expect to give up...
‘No egos, no politics’
As he prepares to retire, Phillips 66’s Pete George reflects on what makes the company work.
PETE George, managing director of Phillips 66 UK and...
Don’t let doomsday knock you down
You may love retail, you may have an excellent store but things can change – so structure your business to protect your personal life
NO-ONE...
Shop, post office and rooms in Perthshire
A traditional Post Office and shop in the Perthshire village of Comrie has been placed on the market through commercial property agents Cornerstone.
The...
A convenient climate truth
OVER one third of consumers believe that shopping at convenience stores is better for the environment, according to a new report from TWC.
Employee theft moves up the list – Security focus
ARE stores seriously affected by criminal activity carried out by staff?
A study published recently by consultancy firm Retail Knowledge, sponsored by a cash security...
Cleaning up at Ardeer Services
When a forecourt turns laundromat
Public says government should help small firms
MOST British citizens want policy to promote ethical practices among big businesses to be prioritised by the next government. They also say the next...
Booker in £11m voucher push
BOOKER’S annual ‘Thank You’ event, this year on 4 – 10 February 2015 includes a voucher programme where 60,000 retailers have been mailed a...
Without warning
In the first of two articles examining the subject of cyber crime, Scottish Grocer examines the case of N&S Motors Ltd Jet Garage in...
Gulf eyes growth through retailing
Certas ready to spend on forecourt stores
