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Paul Horwell – Bringing experience ‘down under’

Published: April 1, 2021

Image showing the FPG Visair Upright Refrigerated 2000mm open front cabinet stocked with prepare meals at BP Australia.
Photo credit: BP + David Jones, Australia from Global Convenience Store Focus (UK)

Here’s an interesting story published by Global Convenience Store Focus (UK) about Paul Horwell, “the former head of UK franchise at Marks & Spencer.

Paul helped take the Simply Food convenience retail brand onto the forecourt in a partnership with BP UK. He is now performing a similar role as head of food buying at Australia’s premium department store, David Jones, and its expanding tie up with the fuel retailer ‘down under’”.

In this article, Paul reflects on his career and makes pertinent observations and comparisons with the Australian fuel retailer market. Read More

Check out the photos too. Refrigerated ‘food for now, food for later’ merchandised at the BP David Jones stores (Australia) are well presented in robust open front Visair Refrigerated cabinets from FPG – nicely branded with flags and messaging. Read More

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