All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2024 – Page 5
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News
Zuber Issa wants to go it alone with EG Group’s remaining UK forecourts
Zuber Issa is believed to be planning to step down as co-CEO of the EG Group, leaving the company in the hands of his older brother Mohsin, if he can complete a deal to acquire the remaining UK forecourts owned by the business.
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Rate of EV chargepoint installations picks up
Electric vehicle public chargepoints are coming on stream faster than last year, with more than 5,500 installed in the first quarter.
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Analysis
SERVICE CENTRE: Having the energy to fight. How a forecourt operator was bumped from one costly tariff to another by YU Energy
Johnny Srikrishna, who owns Ashdene Service Station (Shell/Budgens) on the A21 near Etchingham in East Sussex, has a considerable bone to pick with YU Energy.
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Top 50 Indie Jos. Richardson & Son supercharges flagship site
Jos. Richardson & Son is this summer embarking on major construction works at its flagship site in Goole, East Yorkshire, introducing KFC and Starbucks drive-thrus, 50 extra HGV parking bays, and alternative fuels.
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New forecourt to be built on demolished forecourt site
Planning permission is being sought for a new petrol filling station on the site of a demolished forecourt.
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New boss for EET and ambitious expansion plans for its Essar brand
EET Retail, the retail division of EET Fuels, has announced the appointment of Narayan Bhatra as chief executive officer.
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Hand grenade discovery closes Ron Perry & Son sites
A hand grenade that was discovered close to Ron Perry & Son’s A19 sites resulted in both forecourts being closed for several hours while bomb experts were called in.
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MyAutomate to continue PriceViewer service as Experian Catalist hands over to Allstar
MyAutomate, the owners of PetrolPrices, has signed an agreement with Allstar to continue the PriceViewer service for retailers to compare petrol and diesel prices in the UK.
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Hybrids March on in latest registration data
The advance of electric vehicles continues, with the category – including hybrids – representing just under 37% of all new registrations in March, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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David Charman takes a chance with HVO fuel
Trailblazer forecourt operator David Charman is preparing to start selling hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel from his West Malling site in the next few months, in what he admits will be “a bit of a punt”.
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Serial shoplifter banned from BP sites
A serial shoplifter has been jailed – and banned from every BP in South-East London – after stealing nearly £6,500-worth of goods from one Greenwich forecourt.
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Rising cost of wholesale petrol squeezes forecourt margins
The average forecourt margin on unleaded petrol has reduced during March, largely because of an increase in the cost of wholesale petrol, as well as perhaps greater scrutiny on what forecourts are charging, says motoring organisation the RAC.
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Product News
Berries & Cherry in a Stick
Perfetti Van Melle has expanded its range of chews with the launch of the Fruit-tella Berries & Cherry Stick.
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Product News
SHOP TALK: Ultra-processed leads to ultra anxiety
How much ultra-processed food do you sell? If you don’t know exactly, I would suggest it’s a lot. But don’t worry, I’m not here to admonish you for this, I’m just thinking about this latest stick with which we can beat ourselves.
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Product News
Say Aloe Vera goes pricemarked
Grace Foods UK’s Say Aloe Vera drinks are now available in £1.29 500ml PMPs.
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Product News
New flavour for Rubicon Spring
The latest flavour to join the Rubicon Spring range is Pink Grapefruit Blood Orange, available in 500ml plain and £1 PMP packs.
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Product News
Walkers partners with latest Ghostbusters film
After the successful collaboration with Ghostbusters Afterlife in 2021, Walkers is partnering with Sony to celebrate the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
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Product News
Trek launches Biscoff bar
Natural Balance Foods has launched a new Trek Power Biscoff protein bar – the first and only protein bar to contain 100% real Biscoff.
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Product News
Peperami launches new premium range for adult snacking at home
Peperami, the UK’s number one meat snacking brand (Nielsen), is launching a new range called Peperami Tapas.
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Product News
Three new lines added to Savour It range
Country Choice has added three new products to the Savour It bake-in-pack range: Mozzarella, Pesto & Tomato Ciabatta; Spicy Chicken Burrito Wrap; and an all Day Breakfast Wrap .