Forecourt Retail in SA: Fighting for Footfall Beyond the fuel pump.

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GUEST – Andrea Slabber - Insights Lead at Trade Intelligence



As fuel volumes decline and competition intensifies, South Africa’s forecourt retailers are shifting their focus beyond the pump toward food, convenience, and partnerships that drive loyalty and spending.



Trade Intelligence’s latest Forecourt Retail Report sheds light on a channel under pressure, yet actively adapting. Forecourts are evolving into dynamic convenience hubs, embracing partnerships and diversified services to preserve margins and unlock new growth. The fuel that once defined the forecourt is no longer enough to sustain it.
17 Jul 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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