St Ives acquisition takes Tom Highland half way to 10-site target
Climate change rules see petrol station planning permission refused
Gridserve announces dynamic pricing for EV charging
Top 50 Indie Karan Retail builds network in southwest of England
Government urged to cut VAT on public EV charging
Police object to forecourt’s 24-hour application over staff safety concerns
Top 50 Indies increase EV charger numbers by 64%
EG On The Move plans £4m petrol station and Starbucks in Durham
TECH TALK: Should forecourts invest in EV chargers?
Parfetts’ forecourt expansion continues apace
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Tankerford: Top 50 Indie's small team makes a big impact
The commission-operator model is an established one in the forecourt industry, but running over 10 sites on this principle with just a handful of people is the very definition of lean.
FOCUS ON: Six things you need to know about food to go
Food to go is big business, from the 1,000 Rollover hotdogs sold every week at the two Ron Perry A19 forecourts, to the Hockenhulls’ in-house chocolate bar milkshakes, and Fuzail Patel’s giant Yoh desserts. Here are six trends you need to know about this growing sector.
AWARDS LAUNCH: The hunt for the Forecourt Trader of the Year 2025 starts here
The search has begun for the most dynamic operators across the country, as we launch our annual awards, culminating in the top Forecourt Trader of the Year 2025 accolade.
MONEY TALK: Forecasting on the impact of the last Budget
As we hit the season for making profit and loss projections, forecourt operators need to be prudent and to look to spread the burden of increased costs across shop categories, rather than fuel, advises industry commentator Jan Mikula.
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for forecourt property expert Steve Rodell
Since becoming head (md) of retail at commercial property specialist Christie & Co 14 years ago, Steve Rodell and his team have been behind the sale of thousands of petrol stations. But apart perhaps from his new gym buddy, Tony Walker, a former director of MFG, few in the industry will know the man behind the deal-making handshake.
TECH TALK: Should forecourts invest in EV chargers?
EV chargers require big investment and can take years to reach maturity; we look into the aspects forecourt operators should consider before taking the plunge.
How partnership working can enhance forecourt retailing success
Driving the future of EV charging with sustainable infrastructure
How forecourts can maximise the new tech-led lottery opportunity
How to master partnership management
Elevating health & safety, auditing, and compliance in forecourt retailing
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