Truss must help, says association

The Petrol Retailers Association has written to new Prime Minister Liz Truss calling for urgent action to protect its members against soaring operating costs.
As competition intensifies,many symbol stores are likely to seek something that sets them apart from the c-stores of the supermarket giants. Branded food companies like Subway have been keen to sign up symbol store retailers as franchisees. Specialist retail research company him! found one in three consumers in its survey said a branded food operation would encourage them to visit a store more often.

Symbols set to change?

Much of the news on the symbol sector is still very positive. Forecasts for future trading and market share are robust. But symbol-branded shops...
Kathryn Neil and the SGF Healthy Living Programme team have been visiting Spar stores for tours with youngsters.

Convenience in brief | Spar Scotland, SGF and Asda news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Spar Scotland, the SGF and Asda.
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Cleaning up fuel supplies

Certas Energy used last month’s Clear Air Day to launch its Energy Reality Series, helping businesses to understand alternative fuels .
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Online possibilities

EPOS hardware manufacturer Posiflex made a bid to strengthen its presence in the UK last month with the launch of its new UK website...

Forecourt firm gets its first Post Office site

RAPIDLY expanding forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has opened its first Post Office site.
ChargePoint’s GeniePoint 50kW charger.

MFG is charging ahead

ELECTRIC charge-point provisions at Scottish forecourts are poised for a boost in numbers thanks to a new deal between ChargePoint Services and Motor Fuel Group.
TLM’s new estate management software allows retailers to watch over multiple sites from a central location, keeping on top of rents, repairs, and maintenance.

The forecourt nerve centre

Software promises centralised control
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Time to engage in open dialogue

Dentons advises employers to talk with staff
Consumers can win a £1,000 Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, thanks to Miconex.

Convenience in brief | Greens, Snappy, CJ Lang and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Greens and Snappy Shopper, CJ Lang and Miconex.

‘Diamonds’ are a dealer’s best friend

‘PROUD to be Jet’ is a service and standards programme that assesses, benchmarks and measures site performance across all Jet forecourts based on annual...
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PayPoint is on the money

Payment service provider PayPoint is safeguarding access to cash among some of the most vulnerable communities in the UK amid the cost of living crisis.
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Coverage fit for purpose

Forum Insurance talks insurance for retailers
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Jet’s colourful campaign

Phillips 66, the firm behind fuel brand Jet, has launched a new consumer-facing campaign with movement at its heart.

Estate expansion for MFG

Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MGF) has further expanded it’s portfolio with the acquisition of seven operational sites and nine new to industry sites (NTI) from BP
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Self serving focus brings in margin

Nisa showcases new developments for symbol retailers at its annual exhibition in the spring .