All Forecourt Trader articles in December 2020
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AnalysisSERVICE CENTRE: EV charging and why this odd three-day rule for freezing meat?
Why this odd three-day rule for freezing meat?
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Industry FeatureONSITE: An Oasis for the future
One year on from moving to the Gulf brand, and with son Ollie driving the business forward, Malcolm Blake is ready to take a setp back
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AnalysisMONEY TALK: Looking forward to a brighter 2021?
Finding any ‘good news’ for most of the past 12 months has been the triumph of hope over expectation.
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NewsBestway extends Co-op agreement for Costcutter retailers
Bestway Wholesale has announced a two and a half year extension to the current supply agreement by the Co-op, giving a further five years to run on the agreement originally negotiated by Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) in mid-2017.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PROPERTY: Navigating the Town Planning System and creating value
Applying for planning permission? Read our guide to navigating the town planning system and creating value by Jason Lowes, partner at property and planning consultancy Rapleys
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NewsAWARDS: Celebrity TV presenter Stephen Mulhern to host Forecourt Trader Awards
Celebrity TV presenter, magician, writer and actor Stephen Mulhern is to host the Forecourt Trader Awards. The ’virtual’ event is being held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 6.30pm, and is free and easy to view via the Forecourt Trader Awards website www.forecourttraderawards.co.uk.
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Product NewsMcCoy’s get all fired up
Popular ridged crisps brand McCoy’s is getting a new year boost with the launch of three new flavours under the Fire Pit sub-brand.
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AnalysisFear of running out drives Christmas grocery sales
Earlier this month, I got the usual ‘festive’ email from Businesswaste.co.uk calling for a ban on Christmas dinner.
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NewsRetailers warned to be vigilant against counterfeit alcohol this Christmas
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is reminding retailers to beware of counterfeit alcohol during the Christmas period after indications of counterfeit goods entering into the UK market.
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NewsZap Map survey reveals challenges for disabled drivers using EV chargers
A new survey of electric vehicle (EV) drivers has found issues around accessibility for disabled users.
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NewsAutomatic car washes can remain open in new Tier 4-restricted areas
Automatic car washes (ACWs) will be allowed to operate according to the new Tier 4 restrictions which came into force on Sunday (December 20).
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NewsBestway Wholesale acquires Costcutter Supermarkets Group
Bestway Wholesale is to acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited, trading as Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG), from Bibby Line Group.
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NewsKay Group wins consent to redevelop forecourt and build new headquarters
Top 50 Indie Kay Group has won planning permission to redevelop the filling station where the business is based and to build a new headquarters building.
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NewsEngie works with Silverstone Green Energy on Wales’ first national EV charger network
EV charging company Engie has worked with Silverstone Green Energy to roll out the first public charging network across Wales.
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NewsRobber brandishes bladed weapon in raid on South Shields petrol station
Northumbria Police has launched an investigation after staff at a petrol station in South Shields were threatened with a weapon during a robbery.
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NewsMaxol announces a two-year renewal as principal sponsor of Carrickfergus RFC
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has announced a two-year renewal as principal sponsor of Carrickfergus RFC.
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NewsDCC integrates 34 Certa sites into its IT network in the Irish Republic
Thirty four Certa service stations in the Irish Republic have been integrated into the DCC network after an IT and data communication project was completed remotely by IT specialist Implico Group.
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NewsSite in north-east England selected for the UK’s first battery gigaplant
A site in north-east England has been selected for the UK’s first battery gigaplant.
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NewsThieves steal thousands of litres of fuel from depot in North Wales
North Wales Police is appealing for information following the theft of thousands of litres of fuel from a depot in Flintshire.
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Product NewsMilkshake brand F'real notches up 900 installations in convenience
Milkshake brand F’real is celebrating a milestone with the installation of its 900th machine in the convenience sector.