Gulf forecourt

Ambitious start to a new decade

Certas Energy has been overhauling its offer with hopes of further expansion for Gulf in Scotland
DSL’s Fitness Smart Bracelet.

Giving pump promos some juice

While consumers remain unlikely to purchase a new smartphone or tablet from a forecourt, DSL reckons they will buy their accessories if the price is right.
safe-car-wash-app

App aims at illegal sites

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) teamed up with anti-modern slavery campaign The Clewer Initiative to launch a new Safe Car Wash app .

Fresh thinking at wholesale giant

FRESH produce and food to go will be top priorities for wholesale and cash & carry giant Booker. Speaking after the group’s half-year financial results...
Eurogarage forecourt

Forging ahead of high street retail

Forecourt retail is going from strength-to-strength, with PRA chair Brian Madderson predicting success in 2020

Own label bouys up supermarkets

PREMIUM own-label products bucked the supermarket trend ahead of the 2016 festive season, recording a 13% year-on-year increase in sales against continued slow growth...

Here is the news

FOR specialist systems provider Reposs 2013 was always going to be an important period in the EPOS world. Earlier this year director Robert Holder...
refrigeration

Quality at the right price says Koolmax

REFRIGERATION supplier Koolmax offers a comprehensive range of chiller and freezer equipment, throughout the UK, as well as a full energy-efficient lighting service. And...

Up for sale – C-store in Ayrshire on main street position

AN established Ayrshire c-store business is on sale through the Glasgow office of business agent, Christie + Co. Binghams Premier Convenience Store in Glaisnock Street,...

Experience at the top

THE Snappy Group – the firm behind Snappy Shopper and Hungrrr – has expanded its sales division with two new senior appointments. Paul Adams joins...

‘Now is the time for indies to invest’

RAMSAY MacDonald, retail director of Certas Energy, has encouraged independent forecourt traders to invest now in their businesses to protect future margins. “After two...

Make your exit just as you had planned

When should you begin to prepare for the time you sell or leave the business? Ideally, the moment you establish the business. PLANNING for exit...
Aircell Crivat

Saving energy

SAVING on energy is welcome in any business and chiller firm Adande Refrigeration reckons it’s got a new cabinet that could cut bills

Staying on the right side of work checks

All employers have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that their employees have the right to work here. In the retail sector, where stores often have to hire quickly to cover difficult shifts, the pitfalls of employing an illegal worker can be a real risk .

Brand, brand, voom

SYMBOL group Spar is continuing its programme to recruit forecourt businesses across the UK with a specialised package that includes Spar-branded fuel. The first...
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A fresh look for forecourts

Jet retail business manager Oliver Muller has Scottish ambitions .