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Birmingham Post
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David Laister

Beverley addition for East Yorkshire firm behind petrol stations and convenience stores

A new petrol station and convenience store has been added to an East Yorkshire firm’s portfolio - the third site acquisition in the past six months.

Little over a year after it was closed by The Co-op, Beverley’s Waterside Filling Station is about to re-open, having been bought by Jos. Richardson & Son Ltd.

A total of 10 jobs are being created.

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The fifth generation family business, founded in Goole, is now headquartered just outside neighbouring Howden. It operates 10 service stations and convenience stores across the county, as well as a truckstop facility.

Managing director, Joseph Richardson, said: “We’re delighted to have bought the freehold property at Waterside Filling Station, Beverley. This is an exciting opportunity for us, which we’re predominantly viewing as a convenience store offering fuel. “The store achieved good sales before it was closed and we hope to get back to that level and beyond. For the last few months, we’ve been working with our suppliers to get the site up and running, and we’re delighted to have welcomed our new Beverley-based team to the Jos. Richardson & Son family.”

Waterside Filling Station has been taken on by Jos. Richardson & Son Ltd - with Jet and Spar brands added to the Beverley site. (Lucy Oates Media and Communications)

A comprehensive refit has been undertaken prior to the re-opening on Wednesday, May 4.

Long-term brand partners Jet, for fuel, and Spar, for groceries, have been brought on board.

Waterside Filling Station features two fuel islands, with four fill positions, with a retail area within a 4,000 sq ft building of 2,500 sq ft. It sits off the junction of the B1230 Hull Road /Beckside, Waterside Road and Figham Road.

It is the first service station where the company has installed self-service checkouts for both fuel and shop-bought goods.

A Costa Express and Daily Deli counter will feature, with food-to-go, off licence and other amenities.

Mr Richardson added: “Coming so soon after the purchase of our first straight convenience store at Gilberdyke and the property investment at Haxby near York, it has been a busy few months but we’re excited about the huge potential that these new sites bring to our growing and evolving business.”

Founded in 1892, the business was originally a coal merchants, later diversifying into car dealerships and fuel stations in the Seventies and Eighties.

Alastair Coates of Alexander James acted as Jos. Richardson & Son’s property agent for the latest acquisition, and the legal work was completed by Emma Wilson of Gateley Legal, Leeds.

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