Work underway on Rontec’s new M56 site
New tech sees Met catch BP robbers
RaceTrack Pitstop switches gear to Co-op Wholesale
Childerley Gate praised for being a ‘posh petrol station’
Huge EV sales boost in July but mandate gap persists
Fraser’s Retail sells Marlborough site to MFG
Tatton Services to set ‘new benchmark for sustainability’
Energy Secretary makes excuses for drive-off perpetrators
Forecourt Eye and Facewatch double down on crime with police reporting app
Healey warns regulators ready to act on petrol price gouging
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Highlights
LEGAL DOCTOR: What the Deposit Return Scheme means for petrol retailers
The new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers is coming to all parts of the UK, with a launch date of October 1, 2027. Robert Botkai, senior partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains how the scheme will work and what it means in practice for forecourt operators.
FOCUS ON: Seven things you need to know about bread and bakery
One of the traditional staples of the forecourt and convenience store sector, how does bread and bakery factor into a modern offering?
FORECOURT TRADER AWARDS 2026: This year’s contenders for industry’s top accolades
Today, the wait is over with the reveal of the shortlist for the Forecourt Trader Awards 2026, sponsored by Booker.
FOCUS ON EV CHARGING: A modern mobility destination
Zakir Hasan, director of EV and energy at EG On The Move, shares insights into how the Top 50 Indie’s electric charging hubs are performing, in an exclusive interview with Forecourt Trader.
MONEY TALK: Clean cars and clean conscience
The revival in forecourt valeting with modern water recycling equipment at the fore means commercial car washes are more likely to be allowed to stay open during droughts. But sites must explain to customers they are acting legitimately, says industry commentator Jan Mikula.
FOCUS ON WET STOCK MANAGEMENT: Is your system still fit for purpose?
When it comes to forecourt technology, wet stock management consoles tend to run quietly in the background, doing their job without much thought from anyone beyond the site manager. But that quiet reliability can be deceptive, says Jason Grant, global project manager at Veeder-Root.
Budgens and Londis: redefining convenience at the modern forecourt
Seeking organic growth across forecourts
Tackling the complexities of forecourt retail
How to build a vape range that drives footfall and margin
Choosing the right symbol group partner
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Focus On Features
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Industry Features & Analysis
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LEGAL DOCTOR: What the Deposit Return Scheme means for petrol retailers
LEGAL DOCTOR: Key updates on the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme
Exchange for Change gives more retailers choice over DRS
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Why compliance is your untapped growth driver
The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing
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