All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2026 – Page 3
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NewsNTS Retail celebrates as it nears 35-site goal
NTS Retail is nearing founder Thayaparan Nalliah’s goal of having 35 sites in his portfolio, with the recent refit of a store in Canvey Island seeing the boss set out his ambitions for the firm.
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NewsKaran Retail acquires four-site portfolio as Scottish expansion continues
Top 50 Indie Karan Retail has further grown its presence north of the border with the acquisition of four sites from a family-run firm.
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NewsForecourt Eye works with police in “multi-force” operation to track down organised fuel thieves
Security technology company Forecourt Eye has taken part in a “multi-force” police operation to help apprehend a team of criminals engaging in organised fuel theft from forecourts across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.
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NewsPenny On The Move praises staff after forecourt is held up twice in a week
Staff at a Penny On The Move forecourt in County Durham who were subject to two knifepoint robberies in the space of a week have been praised by the firm for their calm responses to the hold ups.
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NewsPlanning bid for forecourt advertising screen refused on safety grounds.
Proposals from an advertising firm to install a 6m by 3m digital billboard by an MFG forecourt in Cumbria have been refused over safety concerns.
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NewsFuel-price rises see upswing in EV interest
Electric cars are reportedly experiencing a surge in popularity, with rising fuel prices leading drivers to lease EVs at record rates.
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NewsNTS acquires Herefordshire site & gains green light for new Somerset forecourt
Top 50 Indie NTS Retail is having a busy few days: a short while after reopening an updated site in Essex, the firm has purchased a filling station in Herefordshire, while it was also recently granted planning permission to resurrect a Somerset forecourt.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FORECOURT INSURANCE: Triggering the war clause
The conflict in Iran shines a spotlight on war clauses being standard exclusions in most commercial insurance policies. And with April remaining a key time for renewing policies in the forecourt sector, it is not the only thing to be aware of, says Tracy West.
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NewsNEC dazzles with innovation from key cutting, to bulk ice cube dispensers and canine washers
From key cutting to canine washing machines, this year’s Forecourt Show and co-located exhibitions did not disappoint with their array of innovation aimed at giving operators additional profit opportunities.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme represents significant opportunity for forecourt operators
Next year’s Deposit Return Scheme that mandates retailers take back empty drinks containers represents a big opportunity for forecourt firms due to increased footfall and bigger customer baskets, industry experts have advised.
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NewsForecourt staff member at risk of permanent eye damage after assault
Officers from Merseyside Police are appealing for information following an assault that left a forecourt employee temporarily blind and facing “permanent or long-term damage” to their eye.
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NewsPenny Petroleum boss pledges to advocate for female colleagues
Female leaders have a responsibility to “fly the flag” for fellow women coming up through the ranks said Penny Petroleum’s chief executive Vicky Smithson on an industry panel at the NEC’s National Convenience Show last week.
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NewsWomen In Fuel raise a glass to first meet-up
The first gathering of the Women In Fuel networking group took place at last week’s Forecourt Show at the NEC.
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NewsGen Z drivers combined with EV transition will make free forecourt wi-fi a must
Fuel retailers should consider installing free wi-fi at their sites if they want to attract younger drivers and those transitioning to electric cars, an industry expert has said.
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NewsHigh pump prices fail to deter drivers from travelling
Surging fuel prices are not stopping people from driving, a fresh analysis has found.
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NewsSewell says thanks to generous industry after completing half marathon
Sewell on the go managing director Patrick Sewell says he has got the running bug after taking part in a half marathon for the first time.
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NewsRaw opens new 17-bay Midlands charging hub
Chargepoint operator Raw Charging has announced the opening of a new 17-bay EV hub at a shopping centre in Leamington Spa, Warkwickshire.
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NewsPark Garage Group: Forecourts will benefit from more regulated vapes category
Some elements of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill making its way through Parliament will help forecourt owners capitalise on the vape opportunity, suggests Park Garage Group’s head of operations.
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NewsNew healthy smoothie concept launches at Maple Leaf Express site
Maple Leaf Express in Bromyard, Herefordshire, has become the first forecourt to stock the new SMÜGO healthy smoothie concept.
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NewsPetrol station to replace building merchants in Bentham
Northern England Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co has been given planning approval for a new to industry forecourt in Bentham, North Yorkshire.