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Store Developments
by 55 North
SYMBOL GROUPS: ONE STOP / BUDGENS
One Stop stores add Robinsons self-service
The Fruit Ice machines are more energy efficient than predecessors.
One Stop’s company-owned stores across the UK are introducing Robinsons Fruit Ice self-service machines after a trial in more than 20 stores.
The self-service machines sell both Orange and Apple & Blackcurrant flavours at £1.50 a cup, or £2 for two. Drinks are dispensed through a Robinsons Ice Freezer Unit with a new design and a twin-bowl offering the two flavours.
Customers can select the non-carbonated frozen slush format in either flavour or both. The new Fruit Ice drink has no added sugar and contains real fruit. The new machines are more energy efficient than predecessors and are expected to save around £250,000 a year in total energy costs for One Stop. One Stop boss Jonny McQuarrie said: “Robinsons is such a popular and recognised brand and
Robinson’s we know our customers Fruit Ice self service machines will be delighted to see it now at One Stop in our stores. We know company owned stores that customers love the machines as they’re a real treat for them in store.”
Family-owned forecourt rebrands to JET and Budgens
The family-owned Hertford Road Service Station in North London has re-opened as a JET-branded site with a newly-branded Budgens store.
The site has been closed for twomonths during which time the height of the canopy has been raised by a metre and the buildings re-modelled to provide 2,000sq ft of retail space.
Suki Yoganathan, who joined his father Yogan in JP&S Services 18 months ago, said: “Raising the canopy has given the site real impact. As well as offering better access, the site feels more open and really makes a statement – especially at night when the under-canopy LED lighting and the yellow and blue JET branding really pops. It’s now a first-rate forecourt experience.”
The Budgens store will offer a more extensive product range including a dedicated food-to-go area with bakery and hot food plus specialist drinks including self-service f’real milkshakes and Tango Ice Blast. There are also plans to introduce products from local suppliers to better serve the local community.
Chris Murphy, Retail Account Manager at Phillips 66, said: “This site is hugely impressive and is testament to the family’s drive and belief in their business.”
