This week I was honoured to be asked to speak at the IGD Forecourt and Convenience Conference at the QE11 Conference Centre in Westminster.

The conference brought together 13 different speakers from various businesses in the Forecourt sector and allowed us all to share our ideas, thoughts and innovations.   Needless to say, I used my presentation to showcase Littleport and explain how, by bringing together excellent partners, we have been able to design and build a truly world class forecourt offer.  I find it humbling to be asked to share the stage with respected executives from big businesses such as Shell, BP and Esso and yet its comforting to think that as an independent retailer I have a forecourt offer capable of matching theirs.  At times such as these, partnerships with suppliers are absolutely crucial in order to compete.With BP, Budgens,Spar and Country Choice, we embrace the power of their brands, products and innovation. In turn we provide a tailored offer, totally in tune with the communities we serve.  James Graven and Sons Ltd, the 150 year old business from the Fens, can truly say that it stands shoulder to shoulder on the stage with some of the Worlds biggest brands!