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ACS / PRA Forecourt, Power and Convenience Conference

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Posted on 17 January 2024 in ;

Shopworks MD Craig Phillipson will be attending and speaking at the annual Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) Forecourt, Power and Convenience Conference.

Taking place on 31st January at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, the conference brings together experts in the fuel and convenience sectors to outline the next steps for this changing market.

In his talk Craig will sharing how best to optimise the use of space and improve the category management process to keep customers happy and maximise profitability.

Other key topics for discussion include, with the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles being delayed to 2035, will that have a major impact on the forecourt sector? How will alternative power provision develop in the coming years? What growth opportunities in convenience are there for forecourt operators?

The conference will be chaired by industry expert and MD at 360 Degrees Retail Michael O’Loughlin.

Confirmed speakers and panellists include:

  • Brian Donaldson, CEO, Maxol
  • Simon Cloke, Sales Director Forecourts, Booker
  • Dom Casby, Convenience Officer Director, BP
  • Sarah Redley, Budges, Frilford
  • Patrick Sewell, Managing Director, Sewell Group
  • Michelle Henchoz, Sales Director, Sewell Group
  • Edward Woodall, Government Relations Director, ACS
  • Gordon Balmer, Executive Director, PRA

You can find out more here and register to attend here.

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