Challenger symbol group, Simply Fresh has brought in forecourt retailing veteran Michael O’Loughlin as its new chief operating officer.  As of 31 August he will take on the role currently held by group founder Kash Khera, who himself will move over to become business development director. Most recent experience with MFG Having been a key figure in the expansion of Irish forecourt operator A...

National symbol group, Costcutter is using the value of the Co-op product range, available through its supply chain, to help bring new members to the group.  It is currently offering £1,000 worth of Co-op branded products free to retailers who join and start trading under the Costcutter fascia by 31 August. Co-op brand a key strength during the Covid crisis The access that Costcutter retail...

Talking to trade magazine Independent Retail News, Darcy Willson-Rymer, Chief Executive of national symbol group Costcutter, has shared that the group’s retailers have seen non-tobacco sales up by almost 22% in the four-month period to the end of April.  This comes off the back of a strong full-year performance for 2019 when retailer sales boosted group income by 10% to reach £426m, returning the...