All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2025 – Page 4
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NewsOff-grid EV charging provider EV-OG targets forecourts
A start-up provider of off-grid electric vehicle charging systems is bidding to establish a foothold in the forecourt sector through a partnership with retail consultancy Shopworks.
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Equipment NewsRegular maintenance will keep your tech going for longer
Many forecourt retailers are investing in new technology such as solar power and energy-efficient refrigeration to help them cut costs. But to remain efficient this equipment needs to be maintained.
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NewsThere are now over 1m EVs in the UK, but 96% of cars need petrol or diesel
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have revealed there are now 1.3 million electric cars on UK roads, though behind the headlines 96.3% of our 36.2m cars need to fill up with petrol and diesel.
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NewsMan sentenced to four years for trying to start fire at petrol station
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison after trying to start a fire at a Bournemouth petrol station in September last year.
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ArticleUNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Penny on the Move chief executive Vicky Hennessy
Vicky Hennessy may have just been appointed CEO of Penny on the Move, but she admits her dream job has recently changed from panda hugger, to Vice President of the United States.
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NewsRoyal Mail sets sights on becoming biggest parcel locker provider
Royal Mail is targeting forecourts as part of its ambition to become the biggest self-service parcel locker provider in the UK, despite being a late arrival to the market.
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NewsIceland and EG On The Move announce partnership following successful trial
Frozen food giant Iceland has announced it is partnering with EG On The Move, with 10 forecourts stocking a range of goods from the retailer.
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NewsRetailers welcome new dedicated neighbourhood police officers
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the government’s decision to earmark 13,000 police officers as part of its Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.
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NewsLeicestershire forecourt set for redevelopment
A planning application has been made to significantly redevelop a filling station in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
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NewsFuel pump handles can be dirtier than toilet seats
Researchers conducting spot-check swabs have found fuel pump handles, pay-at-pump terminals and forecourt shop doors contain several strains of bacteria.
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NewsNI forecourt store reopens following £2.4m upgrade
A Eurospar located at a Texaco forecourt in Garvagh, Northern Ireland, has reopened following a £2.4m refit by its owners, Henderson Retail, which bought the site towards the end of 2024.
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NewsRoadchef’s M5 Strensham services gets McDonald’s drive-through
A new McDonald’s drive-through restaurant has opened at Roadchef’s Strensham services on the M5 southbound.
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NewsGovernment investigating HVO over claims of “large amounts” of fraud
The Department for Transport has launched an investigation into HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) after BBC research and whistleblower testimonies indicate that despite ecologically sound promises, “large amounts” of virgin palm oil are often used to produce the fuel.
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NewsBlackpool forecourt granted 24-hour shop licence despite police concerns
An Esso-branded Rontec filling station on Yeadon Way, Blackpool, has been granted permission to open its shop 24 hours a day, despite police raising concerns about anti-social behaviour in the area.
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NewsShropshire forecourt to be brought back to life
A former filling station on the A41 outside Market Drayton, Shropshire, is set to be resurrected after a planning application was submitted to the local council.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY: Sunny savings ahead?
When the subject of solar panels is brought up in this country, some bright spark will always mention the fact that it’s not always that sunny here in the UK so why bother.
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NewsEV chargepoint installations rise 29% in Q1
There was a significant increase in the number of electric vehicle chargepoints installed in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2024, new data has revealed.
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NewsJet charges ahead with ultra-rapid EV offer
Jet is to roll out its own-brand, ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargepoint package, Jet Charge, after a “rigorous” feasibility study among its dealer-owned forecourts.
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NewsPregnant mum gives birth at Pricewatch Group’s Wivelsfield forecourt
Forecourts are used to dealing with the odd emergency, such as cars limping to their site with a flat tyre. But Pricewatch Group had a different level of distressed customer at its Wivelsfield forecourt: a pregnant woman who ended up giving birth to her second child just a few minutes after arriving.
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NewsCouncil warns artificial intelligence can hinder planning applications
A local authority is warning all parties seeking planning approval that using AI can negatively impact their applications.