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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON IN-STORE SERVICES: Locker room
Penny Petroleum is one of many forecourt operators seeing the merit in on-site parcel lockers, with its Scaling Dam Services, near to the North York Moors National Park, in fact, having a 10-metre run of them.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FUEL: Paying the price
After a brief surge of panic buying in early March, motorists have transitioned to smaller, more frequent fill-ups. It is one of several behavioural changes, brought about by higher prices, and one which is likely to persist for the remainder of 2026, finds Tracy West.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON STORE OF THE FUTURE: Rebooting retailing
From hot pizza vending machines, to vanity areas with illuminated mirrors and hair straightener rental: we look at global convenience retailing trends which could make an impact on forecourts here.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Five things to know about sports and energy drinks
With so much doom and gloom about it can be easy to overlook economic success stories and, where retail is concerned, sports and energy drinks are an irrepressible category.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Six things you need to know about Halloween
With Halloween (October 31) falling on a Saturday this year, you can expect it to be a big event for many households. After all, who doesn’t love an excuse for a party? This means it’s a big sales opportunity for forecourt stores up and down the land.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON OUTDOOR BUNKER PRODUCTS: Displays that pay
The space outside your shop is great for spurring impulse purchases. That’s the view of Roger Perry, owner of Harog Ltd, which operates two forecourts in Yorkshire.
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Focus On FeatureWinter warmers: how forecourt operators should spruce up their car care ranges for the colder months
Colder, wetter weather and shorter spells of daylight will have an impact on what motorists buy for their vehicles during the autumn and winter, explain three major car care suppliers.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Six things to know about frozen food
From air fryer ranges to mini freezers showcasing innovation such as chocolate-dipped fruit snacks, the enduring frozen category is getting exciting again.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Five things to know about the Big Night In
With money tight for many, the idea of treating yourself and loved ones to an evening of pampered indulgence at the fraction of the cost of going out is compelling: Step forward the Big Night In retail opportunity.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Seven things you need to know about bread and bakery
One of the traditional staples of the forecourt and convenience store sector, how does bread and bakery factor into a modern offering?
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EV CHARGING: A modern mobility destination
Zakir Hasan, director of EV and energy at EG On The Move, shares insights into how the Top 50 Indie’s electric charging hubs are performing, in an exclusive interview with Forecourt Trader.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON WET STOCK MANAGEMENT: Is your system still fit for purpose?
When it comes to forecourt technology, wet stock management consoles tend to run quietly in the background, doing their job without much thought from anyone beyond the site manager. But that quiet reliability can be deceptive, says Jason Grant, global project manager at Veeder-Root.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CAR CARE AND LUBRICANTS: the great summer getaway
With most schools still closed for the summer, and families embarking on day-trips and holidays, forecourt operators have a big opportunity to win sales for their car care fixture.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Store of the future – sustainability: Energy audit
The forecourt sector is catching on to AI having a major role to play in improving sustainability, from automatically marking down expiring products, to helping to reduce energy bills.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SECURITY: Progress report
Fuel prices might not be as high as they were earlier this year but drive-offs and failure to pay remain a scourge across the petrol retailing industry.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Sweet themes are made of these: seven things to know about sugar confectionery
It is an ever-evolving category that constantly embraces new flavours, formats, and TikTok fads, yet is anchored by nostalgia, tradition, and trusted brands. Keeping abreast of the latest in sugar confectionery is vital for any forecourt operator, for whom the segment is a vital ingredient in the retail mix.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CAR WASH AND VALETING: Rinse and repeat
While many forecourt operators have invested thousands in new car washing equipment, whether it’s a rollover system or a jet wash, some are still not marketing these new and improved services that well.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON IN-STORE SERVICES: Footfall drivers
Many of the in-store services that Ziheed Mohammed, manager at Woodman Service Station in Leeds, offers are not big earners but he says they are still very important as they add 15-20% to footfall every day.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Six things you need to know about water, juice and milk drinks
Bottled water is outperforming the wider soft drinks market with value up 13.4%, while protein milk drinks see 20.4% growth as shoppers increasingly seek functional benefits alongside great taste.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON RETAIL TECHNOLOGY: Finding the right solution
Retail technology is more relevant to forecourt operators than ever – from digital screens tempting drivers charging their cars to buy snacks, to automated systems to help with Fuel Finder compliance, or pre-authorisation pay-at-pump terminals to deter drive-offs.