Valero Brand Makes Debut in UK Fuel Retail Market
Ascona Group has recently announced that its flagship Green Garage Service Station in Pembroke, West Wales, will undergo a re-branding to Valero. The service station...
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2023 Retail Industry Awards: Company-owned Forecourt Retailer Named “Forecourt Retailer of the Year”
Nisa Locally is a leading convenience store brand that offers a wide range of products and services to its customers. With a strong emphasis on...
Data shows that convenience is the third most targeted retail sector for theft
In the business world, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest trends and statistics. To shed light on shoplifting crimes, the table below highlights...
Urgent Government Assistance Sought by Independent Retail Organizations Amid Surging Crime Rates
According to the latest Office of National Statistics data, shoplifting in England and Wales increased by 24% in the year to March 2023. Larger stores...
Safer Business Action Week receives BIRA’s backing amidst escalating retail crime
This national initiative is a focused week of activities designed to tackle business crime effectively. By promoting prevention, intelligence sharing, targeted enforcement, and community engagement,...
Spar retail estate drives AF Blakemore’s strong financial performance
The Chairman, Peter Blakemore, proudly announced that our EBITDA has experienced an impressive growth of 65% from £14.8m to £24.4m. Additionally, our sales have seen...
UKVIA and Phoenix 2 Retail React to Reports of Impending Disposable Vape Ban
The UK government is considering a ban on disposable vapes following requests from councils, paediatricians, and environmental activists concerned about the health and environmental impact...
AF Blakemore overhauls leadership team to capitalize on retail power
AF Blakemore’s CEO, Carol Welch, is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Teague to the role of managing director, retail. In this new position,...
BIRA’s Response to Home Office’s Commitment to Tackle Retail Crime
BIRA, working in partnership with over 6,000 independent businesses throughout the UK, has introduced a ‘back-to-basics’ approach to tackle the mounting concerns surrounding retail crime,...
Business rates multiplier freeze urged by retail bosses
The letter, orchestrated by the British Retail Consortium, highlights the detrimental impact of a potential rise in business rates. The consortium warns that such an...