All Forecourt Trader articles in December 2025 – Page 2
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NewsEG On The Move’s new forecourt plans meet with flood concerns and torrent of objections
Proposals from EG On The Move to construct a new filling station have met with an unprecedented number of objections from local residents, and concern from the Environment Agency over flooding.
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ArticleCOMMENT: Don’t boo petrol retailers, Chancellor
As Britons look forward to performances of Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been casting forecourt operators as pantomime villains.
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NewsPRA pulls Chancellor up on “inflammatory and disrespectful” Budget comments
The Petrol Retailers Association has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, accusing her of deploying “inaccurate characterisation and disappointing rhetoric” when she discussed forecourt operators in last week’s Budget speech.
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NewsCard processor fixes serious glitch after Forecourt Trader steps in
Reputation and trust are all-important in business, so when customers of a new filling station started seeing what looked like double payments on their bank accounts after drawing fuel, operator Ashraf Michail, did all he could to remedy the situation – but it wasn’t until Forecourt Trader got involved that the issue was fixed.
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NewsPolice launch appeal after forecourt staff member assaulted during robbery
Officers from West Yorkshire Police are appealing to members of the public for information following a robbery at a filling station that left a staff member needing hospital attention.
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NewsRestaurant and EV charging bays to be built on site of former filling station
Local authorities in Scotland have granted permission for a new restaurant with EV charging bays to be built on a site that previously traded as a filling station.
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OtherMONEY TALK: November’s Budget: Apocalypse postponed
The main takeaway from the Budget is that the Chancellor has raised taxes. Does anyone expect something different from a Budget – except in the year before an election? But she has done this in a relatively stealthy way, says industry commentator Jan Mikula.
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News‘Rip-off’ Budget jibe sees forecourt operator slash prices by 10ppl
A forecourt operator has responded to the Chancellor’s remark last week that she was “calling out rip-offs” in the petrol-station sector, by holding a flash sale on fuel yesterday at his two sites.
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NewsVape duty might spark sales of smaller devices and pouches says supplier
Sales of vaping products have bounced back from an immediate dip after the “massive disruption” of the disposable vape ban. But the sector should now be preparing for a fresh round of change in the face of duty being imposed on the products.
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NewsFive things you need to know about Christmas soft drinks
Introducing ’Party Picks’ diplays, mocktails, and seasonal limited edition cans are some ideas suppliers are suggesting for forecourt operators to make the most of this year’s Christmas soft drinks opportunity.
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Product NewsUrban Eat partners with Teenage Cancer Trust with festive sandwiches
Urban Eat is partnering with the Teenage Cancer Trust for the launch of its limited-edition sandwich range landing in stores from November 11.
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Promotional FeatureHow forecourts are adapting to the new payment landscape
Forecourts are transforming from simple fuel stops into dynamic retail destinations, powered by fast, secure and integrated payment technology. As customers embrace mobile wallets, self-checkout and EV charging, operators are turning to trusted partners to deliver seamless, secure and future-ready payment solutions.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Six things you need to know about Christmas confectionery
The Christmas confectionery market reached £853 million in 2024, up £88 million on the previous year, as retailers prepare their festive displays with sharing formats and gifting options taking priority
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NewsFOCUS ON: Seven things you need to know about Halloween
Looking to scare up sales in the spooky season? Here’s what retailers need to be doing to make the most of the opportunity
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Promotional FeatureHow parcel lockers are cementing forecourts as multi-purpose destinations
With the second-hand market boosting the use of parcel lockers, forecourt retailers could be missing out on an opportunity to capitalise - even if they already have lockers on-site.
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NewsSoftware update to bring significant downtime for National Lottery terminals
National Lottery services will be offline from 11pm on August 2 until August 4 as part of a major upgrade to retailer terminals.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SUGAR CONFECTIONERY: five things you need to know!
Retailers can see some sweet success with the sugar confectionery category.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Five things you need to know about crisps and savoury snacks
Spicy flavours, beef jerky and biltong, and sharing packs are among the opportunities for forecourt operators to bag in the crisps, nuts and savoury snacks category.
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NewsPolice appeal for information following Harrogate forecourt theft
Officers from North Yorkshire Police have asked members of the public to come forward with information about a suspect following a theft from a Harrogate petrol station.
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NewsPlanning refused for two totem signs at controversial EG On The Move site
Mid Suffolk District Council has refused a planning application from EG On The Move to install two totem signs at a controversial filling station on the A14 near Elmswell, Suffolk.
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