All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2022
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Promotional FeatureHow to play the cool card in iced coffee
In this video, Adam Hacking, head of drinks at Arla Foods, reveals how to fire up iced coffee sales
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NewsGasrec renews deal with Reynolds Logistics to deliver biomethane to its refuelling sites
Reynolds Logistics has committed to a renewal of its five-year contract with Gasrec to deliver biomethane to its growing network of refuelling facilities around the UK.
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NewsWarning proposed Scottish vaping restrictions could disproportionately affect smaller stores
Concerns about proposals from the Scottish government to tighten the rules on advertising and promotion of vaping products, including restrictions on in-store displays, have been raised by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS welcomes new law bringing tougher penalties for attacks on shopworkers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the passing of a new law this week which brings into force tougher penalties for those who attack shopworkers.
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AnalysisPITSTOP: Shell Recharge Fulham
Mystery motorist on a mission… Shell Recharge, Fulham Road, London
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AnalysisSERVICE CENTRE: Delivery apps, plus stereotypical media view of over-priced forecourts
It started with an online discussion on the various pros and cons of home deliveries and whether to go with Snappy Shopper, Jisp or Appy Shop.
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NewsEV charging high on the agenda as The Forecourt Show enjoys ‘fantastic’ post-Covid return
The issues around electric vehicle charging were high on the agenda at this week’s Forecourt Show, as service station operators and suppliers came out in force to catch up with the latest innovations and developments across the fuel and forecourt sector.
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NewsMaxol partners conservation group to plant new orchard at Ulster Folk Museum
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has partnered with The Conservation Volunteers to plant a new heritage seed orchard and folklore trail at the Ulster Folk Museum.
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NewsFirst Cooplands Bakery shop at an EG Group service station opens at Retford
Cooplands Bakery has opened its first shop at a petrol filling station, at EG Group’s new King Edward Services at Retford, Nottinghamshire.
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NewsApplegreen to move US HQ to New Jersey as part of $126m investment in state
Applegreen has announced plans to move its US headquarters to Glen Rock, New Jersey, as part of an investment of $126m in the State of New Jersey.
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NewsACS calls for government to honour commitment to protect access to cash
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to honour its commitment to introduce legislation to protect access to cash in the Queen’s Speech next month.
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NewsConnected Kerb launches charging point for EV users without driveways
Connected Kerb, the provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions, has today launched a new charging point for EV users without driveways.
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NewsVW/BP partnership set to transform EV charging rollout with battery-based unit
Volkswagen and BP have today launched their strategic partnership that aims to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe, unveiling their first game-changing battery-based charger in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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NewsTwo M25 motorway forecourts beseiged by Just Stop Oil supporters
Two motorway service areas on the M25 were under siege on Thursday by around 35 supporters of Just Stop Oil who blocked access to the sites in support of their demand that the UK government end new oil and gas projects in the UK.
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NewsBattery range of electric vehicles has trebled in a decade reports SMMT
Electric vehicle buyers are benefitting from a 15-fold increase in choice of model, as well as, on average, more than three times the battery range compared with a decade ago, according to new research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsNearby buildings evacuated after crash on forecourt prompts fears of gas leak
Police evacuated nearby buildings after a crash on a Morrisons forecourt in Scotland prompted fears of a gas leak.
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NewsAutonomous bus trialled on Scottish roads before planned launch in late summer
The UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus has taken to the roads of Scotland this week as live testing begins for project CAVForth.
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NewsPRA urges members to review security over fears protesters may target forecourts
Petrol filling station operators are being urged to review their security after government agencies warned there is a strong likelihood that protesters may target forecourts.
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NewsRevised plans submitted for services at junction of M90 in Fife
Revised plans for roadside services at junction 4 of the M90 motorway have been submitted to Fife Council.
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NewsDetectives investigating after ram raiders attack ATM on Cambridgeshire forecourt
Detectives are appealing for information following a ram raid at a forecourt in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, in the early hours of this morning (27 April).