J. Sainsbury to Expand Fuel/C-store Concept in U.K.
LONDON - U.K. retailer J. Sainsbury PLC said Monday that Shell U.K. Limited and Sainsbury's Supermarkets Limited plan to expand their joint fuel and convenience store operation at 100 existing Shell locations across the U.K.
This decision follows a successful trial at six sites combining Shell's branded forecourts and Sainsbury's Local store format, Sainsbury said.
The emphasis of each site will be on convenience, quality fuels and ease of shopping. The stores will provide a range of ready meal solutions, quality fresh fruit, vegetables and prepared salads, beers, wines and spirits, bakery, everyday non-food items and Shell's car care and lubricant products.
This decision follows a successful trial at six sites combining Shell's branded forecourts and Sainsbury's Local store format, Sainsbury said.
The emphasis of each site will be on convenience, quality fuels and ease of shopping. The stores will provide a range of ready meal solutions, quality fresh fruit, vegetables and prepared salads, beers, wines and spirits, bakery, everyday non-food items and Shell's car care and lubricant products.