All Forecourt Trader articles in August 2020 – Page 3
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News
PRA condemns RTFO proposal as hidden green stealth tax on members and drivers
The PRA has accused the government of imposing “hidden green stealth taxes” on its members and drivers after it unveiled proposals to increase the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) buy-out price for fuel suppliers. It also said the existing scheme was not fit for purpose and called for it to be reformed.
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Scotland leading the UK in provision of rapid chargers for electric vehicles
Scotland is leading the rest of the UK in terms of provision of rapid EV chargers, according to new figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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New Lumina Intelligence UK Grocery Data Index analyses entire market
The total number of supermarket outlets in the UK in 2019 was 10,834, up 2.3% versus 2018, according to the new Lumina Intelligence UK Grocery Data Index, created in partnership with The Grocer, ConvenienceStore.co.uk and Forecourt Trader.
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270 electric vans ordered by UK’s second largest fleet owner
Openreach, one of the country’s largest fleet operators, has placed an order of 270 fully electric Vivaro-e vans and 9 Corsa-e cars.
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Search for attacker who slammed hatch on forecourt workers hand
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an attack on a member of staff at a forecourt in Thame.
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Police investigating assault on forecourt staff member release CCTV image
Hampshire Police has released a CCTV image as it continues an investigation into an attack on a member of staff on a forecourt.
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Interview
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Byron Barker, Essar Oil UK Ltd
Essar’s Byron Barker loves his job at Essar and is a golf fantatic but he says his greatest achievement is being a good dad
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Analysis
Service Centre: Jac Roper on drive-offs, delivery problems; and crowdfunding success
We, the retailers, are stuck in the middle as police would not take any action and at the same time we cannot get anywhere with DVLA to obtain the car owners’ details. But there is a middle way which has proven very effective in the past.
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Article
Another round of regulation and guidance
We have had such a plethora of regulation and guidance over the last four months, now those living in Leicester have the dubious honour of being subject to The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020.
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Article
Money Talk: We’re all still picking up the pieces
Just for a moment, let’s forget the more pessimistic predictions about a ‘second wave’ of Covid-19, and instead look at where business is today.
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News
EDGEPoS self-checkout integrated with BP systems launched in Northern Ireland
Henderson Technology has launched the first EDGEPoS self-checkout integrated with BP systems in a Henderson Retail EuroSpar store in Northern Ireland.
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News
Co-op reopens four petrol filling stations after multi-million pound investment
Co-op has served-up four petrol filling stations this week with improved convenience stores on site following a multi-million investment supporting around 70 local jobs.
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News
Retailers warned to look out for fake hand sanitiser products
An expert in non-food labelling has warned about a glut of fraudulent hand sanitising products entering the market and has advised retailers to take professional advice on any packaging that seems “too good to be true”.
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Product News
Trebor brings back Cash in a Flash consumer promotion for a second year
Trebor is bringing back its Cash in a Flash consumer promotion for a second year, offering shoppers the chance to win a range of cash prizes including a jackpot of £1,000.
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News
ACS and Alzheimer’s Society training more Dementia Friends in c-store sector
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is working in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society to host a number of online training sessions to create more Dementia Friends in the convenience sector.
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News
PRA refutes claims by Which? that drivers were overcharged during lockdown
The PRA has refuted claims by Which? magazine that drivers were overcharged for fuel during lockdown. The magazine claimed its research showed that in March, when oil prices and then wholesale fuel prices plunged, rather than passing on full savings dealers were pumping up their margins. It used this as a basis for claiming there should be a fuel price regulator.
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News
Forecourt fuel sales recover to 88% of their pre-lockdown levels
Forecourt fuel sales took a major step last week in their recovery since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with a near 5% week-on-week increase to 88% of pre-lockdown levels for the week ending August 2.
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News
Two publicly-accessible hydrogen refuelling stations planned in Teesside
Hydrogen technology specialist Logan Energy has been chosen as the partner to supply two publicly-accessible hydrogen refuelling stations in Teesside, in a £2.25m project.
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Park Garage Group raises more than £20,000 for NHS Charities Together
As part of its ongoing commitment to community causes, Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group recently launched a campaign to support health workers in their fight against the Covid-19 crisis.
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News
ACS prepared to engage with authorities over new planning system
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has pledged to work with the government and local authorities to make sure the planning system works for communities and the retailers who serve them.
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