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Karan Retail Limited – Building Success, Growing Together
From Humble Beginnings to a Thriving Future
Our Commitment
- Customer-Centric Approach: Your needs drive our innovation and service.
- Sustainable Progress: Growth with responsibility and long-term vision.
- Quality & Reliability: Excellence in every product and service we offer
- Innovation & Agility: Adapting to industry trends with forward-thinking solutions
- Inclusive Success: Creating opportunities and value for customers, employees, and partners alike.
History
Our History
The Journey Begins
Mr. Suthakaran established the first Karan Retail service station in Crawley, laying the foundation for future expansion.
First Major Acquisition
Karan Retail acquired a freehold shop in Burton on Trent, strengthening its retail presence and setting the stage for long-term growth.
Formation of Karan Retail Ltd
Karan Retail Ltd was officially formed. The Crawley service station and other retail properties were transferred into the newly established company.
Strategic Expansion into the Midlands
As part of a planned growth strategy, Karan Retail expanded into the Midlands with the opening of three new service stations.
A Transformative Year
Two additional service stations were opened, further extending the company’s footprint. Karan Retail also began sourcing fuel from BP, strengthening both supply and brand presence.
Continued Growth & Financial Restructuring
Banking services were transitioned from Santander to HSBC, and another service station was opened in the Midlands, supporting ongoing expansion. o We began sourcing fuel from BP, further strengthening our offerings.
Industry Recognition
Karan Retail entered the prestigious Top 50 Forecourts list, securing the 46th position. In the same year, the company was honoured with the BP “Newcomer 2017” Award.
National Recognition
KRL entered the prestigious Top 50 Forecourts list, securing the 46th position. In the same year, we were honoured with the “Newcomer 2017” award by BP
Continued Growth
Karan Retail Ltd was recognised in Forecourt Trader as one of the Top 50 Indies Forecourts in the UK. The company also expanded further in Sussex with the opening of a new service station, improving its ranking to 38th place.
Rapid Growth in Sussex
Two more service stations were added in Sussex, moving Karan Retail up to 21st place in the Top 50 Forecourts rankings.
Continued Growth
We opened an additional service station in Sussex and maintained our position as 13th in the Top 50 Forecourts.
Continued Growth
The opening of three service stations in Sussex helped maintain KRL's strong standing at 13th in the Top 50 Forecourts rankings
Continued Growth
We continued to expand with the addition of two new service stations in Sussex, retaining our position at 13th in the Top 50 Forecourts rankings.
Continued Growth
KRL opened five new service stations as part of our ongoing expansion efforts in Sussex. We are excited to announce upcoming partnerships, including the addition of Greggs to our network, as well as the opening of our first Subway location.