forecourts news

Growing Euro Garages posts sales increase

11 Feb 2012 | By Beth Phillips

Euro Garages, the independent forecourt operator backed by former Asda CEO Andy Bond, has posted a 7% hike in full-year sales.

Spring profits halve due to store refurbs

28 Jan 2012 | By Beth Phillips

Profits have taken a hit at Spring Petroleum after the Top 50 independent forecourt operator invested heavily in store refurbishments.

250 jobs at risk as Calanike and Sangs call in the administrators

21 Jan 2012 | Updated: 23 Jan 2012 | By Beth Phillips

As many as 250 jobs are at risk after two Scottish businesses - Sangs and Calanike Retailing - fell into administration this week.

analysis & features

TOP 50 CHEESE MOUSE

How tasty are the top 50 independents? Subscription

26 Feb 2011 | By Beth Phillips

The Top 50 posted a whacking 35% hike in profits last year. But that doesn’t mean they’re all in rude health.

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