Siblings Tom and Lois Dant have combined their business and creative flair to pull off a flagship site for Gill Marsh Forecourts, which is trading at double the turnover its wholesaler had predicted, and will be used as a template to refresh the rest of the Lincolnshire operator’s network.
Two areas of legislation, which will significantly impact forecourt operators, are coming down the tracks: the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme. Lawyer Robert Botkai outlines the latest updates on both.
It is an ever-evolving category that constantly embraces new flavours, formats, and TikTok fads, yet is anchored by nostalgia, tradition, and trusted brands. Keeping abreast of the latest in sugar confectionery is vital for any forecourt operator, for whom the segment is a vital ingredient in the retail mix.
While many forecourt operators have invested thousands in new car washing equipment, whether it’s a rollover system or a jet wash, some are still not marketing these new and improved services that well.
Many of the in-store services that Ziheed Mohammed, manager at Woodman Service Station in Leeds, offers are not big earners but he says they are still very important as they add 15-20% to footfall every day.
It is unlikely that Costco is concerned it will lose potential shop sales from operating pay-at-pump, and so why should other petrol station owners? asks industry commentator Jan Mikula.
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