ASDA On the Move

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.
27% of retailers are concerned about employee theft of stock and 14% list employee theft of cash as a concern, according to the Retail Fraud Survey.

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...
Mahmood Saleem had a Photo-Me Revolution Launderette installed at Ardeer Services in September. The self-service machine offers washing at two price points as well as drying.

Cleaning up at Ardeer Services

When a forecourt turns laundromat
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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

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...
Nugent said Gulf has achieved 100% Costa coffee, lottery and PayPoint coverage.

Gulf eyes growth through retailing

Certas ready to spend on forecourt stores