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ANALYSIS: Where next for EG as target date to sell forecourts to Zuber Issa approaches?
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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Joseph Richardson from Jos Richardson & Son
Aged 46, Joseph Richardson is dreaming of spending more time outdoors, with less stress, in the not too distant future. But for now he has to develop two sites in Yorkshire: a new to industry forecourt in Malton, and an extension to the lorry park, at his company’s flagship site in Goole, complete with a drive-thru and electric vehicle charging.
FOCUS ON PUMPS: In full flow?
Pumps that are slow to deliver fuel are a pain for punters but they can also be a pain for retailers, as this may well indicate that the pump is coming to the end of its lifespan.
SERVICE CENTRE: A rubbish situation leads to forecourt operator giving up on council
For this month’s instalment of Service Centre, I have looked into a complaint to my helpline from Jagdish Radia regarding the lack of bin collection at his Leaway Service Station in Birmingham which was putting off customers and attracting rats.
ANALYSIS: Where next for EG as target date to sell forecourts to Zuber Issa approaches?
Is Zuber Issa edging closer to a deal to buy what is left of EG Group’s UK forecourt network, in a move that – depending on your perspective – could either simplify or complicate further the tangled corporate empire he oversees with his older brother Mohsin?
MONEY TALK: Is this the end of line for news and magazines?
It was interesting to read that Shell is the latest major retail group to confirm that it is discontinuing the sale of magazines in its forecourt shops; not least because I can’t recall seeing magazines in any of the forecourt shops that I’ve been to in quite a while.
COMMENT: Taming the food to go beast
From removing under-performing legacy franchise brands to introducing hot Indian street food from vending machines, consultant Matt Cundrick shares his thoughts on staying ahead of the food to go opportunity.
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How to boost profits and simplify lubricant sales
How to harness the power of forecourt insurance
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How forecourts can revolutionise payment services
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