2014 – a historic turning point?
CHAIRMAN of the Petrol Retailers Association Brian Madderson has suggested that 2014 may come to be viewed as a “watershed year” for the independent...
Hygiene at the charging point
Forecourt hygiene solution provider GripHero has launched a new campaign aimed at raising of the hygiene risks electric vehicle (EV) drivers face.
Wholesaler helping out in the community
The team at United Wholesale Grocers has been stepping up its support for retailers and the community during the coronavirus outbreak
Jet is fuel of ideas
There’s plenty of change afoot for Cooper Brothers
New boss is on retail trail
Certas Energy UK retail director Richard Billington has set out some lofty goals for the Gulf fuel brand in Scotland
Figures all add up for JW Filshill
Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.
Pioneering ‘lean thinking’ from Dundee
FOLLOWING its acquisition by the Dover Corporation in 2016, the Tokheim Dispenser and Systems businesses are now a part of Dover Fueling solutions.
Aiming to...
The end of an era at PRA
Long serving chairman Brian Madderson is set to step down at the end of this year
Aiming for the best
BEST-one, the symbol store operation linked to Batleys and Bestway, has launched an online training programme for independent retailers and their staff, which aims...
Make sure on ECA
THE Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme is designed to encourage the installation of energy-efficient equipment.
It offers a 100% First Year Allowance (FYA) for investments...
Holiday pay claims carry historical risk
A European Court of Justice ruling and current employment tribunal appeals will decide details on holiday pay that might prove costly for some employers
By...
Money isn’t just for new store projects
by Adrian Foster
SECURING finance in the retail sector has been perceived to be challenging over the last few years, but we have certainly seen...
At the cutting edge of EPOS
A forecourt in Aberdeen has become the latest site to install Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS EPOS system .
A smoking gun? fuel price-fixing investigations
THE UK’s Office of Fair Trading has found few problems with fuel pricing. But in May offices of some of the world’s leading fuel...
Zapper’s view on the future of payments
IN an increasingly competitive market, the need to provide an offer with added value, as well as attracting and retaining customers is only getting more important. That’s the view of mobile payment and loyalty scheme provider Zapper.
An electric charity drive
NEW and used car dealer Lookers has been charging ahead with an alternative fuel themed charity initiative.
