All Forecourts articles – Page 18
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Comment and Opinion
Asda's virtuous circle
Asda’s plans for click & collect are a virtuous circle if ever there was one…
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NewsGreenpeace targets Waitrose for Shell tie-up
Greenpeace will target Waitrose in the run-up to Christmas in protest against its partnership with Shell.
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Analysis and FeaturesAsda's quiet move into the world of convenience retail
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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News
Do Asda forecourt openings point to convenience push?
Asda is set for a tentative step into the convenience market with the opening of two forecourt stores….
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NewsBooker to launch specialist Premier forecourt fascia
Booker is bidding to grow its Premier symbol fascia into a £1bn business by targeting forecourts.
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NewsMurco still for sale as Murphy plans US spin off
American oil giant Murphy Oil has insisted its UK operations are still up for sale as it unveils plans to spin off its US businesses.
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NewsCo-op Group slashes opening hours across forecourt estate
The Co-operative Group is reducing its forecourt opening hours - because night time sales didn’t justify them being open…
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NewsJames leases forecourts to free up time for eco-business park
High-profile independent retailer Jonathan James has quit the forecourt business to focus on other passions…
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NewsMFG switches to commission operator model
Motor Fuel Group is to switch from direct managed to commission operator next month.
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News
Motor Fuels Group reveals growth plans
The new owners of Motor Fuels Group have revealed ambitious expansion plans.
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NewsForecourts close gap with mults in fight against underage sales
Forecourt retailers are catching up with supermarkets in enforcing ID checks for cigarettes and alcohol, a survey seen exclusively by The Grocer reveals.
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News
Symonds to continue its estate growth
Symonds Forecourts is to continue developing its store portfolio this year despite a drop in profits.The chain, which has seven forecourt sites in the west of England and was set up by the former owners of wholesaler T&A Symonds and c-store chainSmile Stores, reported a 43% fall in pre-tax profits ...
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NewsSainsbury’s targets Nectar holders with new car insurance plan
Sainsbury’s is targeting Nectar card holders in a drive to ramp up its car insurance business.
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Fuel hikes spark calls for regulatory probe
Both the European Commission and the OFT are coming under mounting pressure to investigate and regulate the way petrol prices are set as motorists struggle to meet the soaring costs of fuel in the UK. An alliance of European motoring...
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NewsTesco powers ahead to hit store total of 3,153
Tesco has lived up to its pledge to step up its expansion programme, adding 188 new stores last year. The retail giant laid out plans in its 2010 annual report to plough £1.6bn of capital into the UK economy through new store openings.
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Comment and Opinion
Bring the fun in-store and host an event
Occasions like the Royals’ big day are an opportunity not to be missed by indie retailers. The build-up to…
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Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: Outlook worse than we thought
Retailers should brace themselves, warns Clive Black. Consumer spending continues to be squeezed…
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Profiles and QandAsRandle replaces Harding as BP’s real estate chief
Catherine Randle is to take over from BP veteran Richard Harding as manager of the oil giant's company and franchise retail estate in the UK, running around 350 BP branded stores, including BP Connect, Wild Bean Cafe and its joint venture with...
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Analysis and FeaturesHow tasty are the top 50 independents?
The Top 50 posted a whacking 35% hike in profits last year. But that doesn’t mean they’re all in rude health.