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Record transactions boost PayPoint sales and profits

23 May 2013 | By Beth Phillips

PayPoint has reported a hike in full-year sales and profits thanks to record transaction volumes and the growing popularity of its click & collect service Collect+.

Subway at Euro Garages forecourt

Euro Garages tie-up with Subway to create 700 new jobs by 2016

05 May 2013 | By Beth Phillips

Euro Garages is to create 700 new jobs by 2016 by extending its tie-up with sandwich chain Subway…

Spar baskets

Chartman registers 26% boost in pre-tax profits

05 May 2013 | By Beth Phillips

Top 50 forecourt operator Chartman has reported a 26% increase in pre-tax profits to £1m on sales up 5.1% to £45.5m…

Asda forecourt

Asda's quiet move into the world of convenience retail Subscription

23 Nov 2012 | By James Halliwell

The intriguing thing about Asda’s claim that opening two standalone forecourts doesn’t herald a move into convenience is that, superficially…

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Bring the fun in-store and host an event Subscription

16 Apr 2011 | By Kishor Patel

Occasions like the Royals’ big day are an opportunity not to be missed by indie retailers. The build-up to…

Second Opinion: Outlook worse than we thought Subscription

09 Apr 2011 | By Clive Black

Retailers should brace themselves, warns Clive Black. Consumer spending continues to be squeezed…

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Asda's virtuous circle

10 Dec 2012 | Updated: 10 Dec 2012

Asda’s plans for click & collect are a virtuous circle if ever there was one…

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