All Forecourts articles – Page 21
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NewsCostco's first UK forecourt sells country's cheapest fuel
Costco opened its first UK forecourt at its Liverpool store last week, selling diesel for 129.9p per litre…
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NewsKlesch Group reportedly in talks to buy Murco
Murco – the forecourt operator that was put up for sale by its US parent company Murphy Oil four years ago – is reportedly on the verge of finally being sold.
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NewsWaitrose-Shell partnership extension angers Greenpeace
Waitrose is extending its controversial partnership with Shell by opening four new stores at petrol stations…
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InterviewsEsso's Simon Herbert: Fuelling retail growth
Esso is selling off the retail side of its operation so it can focus on supplying fuel. What’s prompted the radical move?…
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NewsNjoy e-cigarettes hit 2014 with new listings and ad campaign
Leading US e-cigarette maker Njoy has secured a raft of new listings as it looks to grab a greater share of the growing UK market.
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NewsTesco petrol customers report payment problems
NatWest and RBS customers have experienced problems paying for petrol at some Tesco filling stations.
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NewsNon-fuel sales drive Euro Garages growth
Euro Garages has reported double-digit increases in full-year sales and profits, boosted by non-fuel sales.
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NewsWaitrose to add six new Welcome Break stores
Waitrose has more than doubled the range stocked in its Welcome Break branches.
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NewsTuffins trumps mults with '15p off £75 shop' fuel offer
Harry Tuffins is beating the supermarkets at their own game with a discount deal on fuel…
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Category ReportTaking the forecourt fight to the supermarkets
The independent filling station has far more flexibility and adaptability than the supermarket station…
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NewsWelsh indie High Noon cuts fuel prices to lowest level in the UK
A Welsh indie chain is beating the mults at their own game by selling what it says is the lowest-priced fuel in the UK…
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NewsSubway seminar aims to boost presence in convenience stores
Sandwich giant Subway is hoping to ramp up its presence in the c-store sector after a seminar for would-be recruits…
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NewsEuro Garages tie-up with Subway to create 700 new jobs by 2016
Euro Garages is to create 700 new jobs by 2016 by extending its tie-up with sandwich chain Subway…
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NewsSpar and Harvest Energy launch full branded forecourt offer
Spar has become the latest symbol fascia to launch an own-brand full forecourt offer…
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NewsSupermarket fuel sales start to run low despite forecourt push
After years of strong growth, supermarket fuel sales hit a roadblock in 2012…
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NewsOFT gives fuel market a clean bill of health
The Office of Fair Trading has given the UK petrol market a clean bill of health, despite concerns from independent operators.
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NewsShop N'Drive fascia launched by Rontec
Rontec, the indie forecourt operator that is owned by Gerald Ronson and acquired Total UK’s forecourt estate last year…
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Comment & 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 & 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…