All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2020
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NewsForecourt convenience growth set to outpace overall sector
Forecourt convenience store sales are set to grow 3.8% to £2.9 billion in 2020, according to exclusive research from the HIM & MCA Insight UK Forecourt Market Report 2020 - well ahead of the 3.2% growth forecast for the overall convenience retail market. The report highlights that retail sales from ...
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NewsForecourt business is morphing into ’mobility retailing’ says Shell
Forecourts are morphing as businesses and should be regarded as ‘mobility retailers’, according to Bernie Williamson, Shell’s UK general manager. In her presentation on ‘Preparing for the forecourt of the future’ at Forecourt Trader’s inaugural Summit this week she told delegates: “We’re looking after not just vehicles, but people on ...
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NewsTop 50 Indies ’positive’ about trading conditions
The majority of dealers are positive about trading conditions, with 26% ‘extremely positive’ and 46% ‘positive’, according to a new report - the first research conducted into the opinions of the Top 50 independent retailing community. The findings were delivered by Sarah Coleman, from research consultancy Him, at the ...
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NewsHydrogen will be the mainstay of future mobility, says Toyota
Fuel cell electric vehicles will be the mainstay of vehicles in the future, according to Jon Hunt, manager of alternative fuels at Toyota. During an enthralling presentation at Forecourt Trader’s inaugural Summit this week, he told delegates that Toyota believes “pure electrification is not the dominant route we should be ...
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NewsHoyer expands delivery of retail fuels for Shell
Hoyer is expanding its Petrolog business with Shell for the delivery of retail fuels in the UK.The new contract includes two additional loading locations at Kingsbury and Hythe that will make deliveries in the Midlands and Hampshire areas and the agreement sees the relationship between Hoyer and Shell in the ...
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NewsFTA urges Chancellor not to raise fuel duty in Budget
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has added its voice to those urging the Chancellor not to raise fuel duty in his Budget on March 11.The PRA, motoring organisations and backbench Tory MPs have all called on the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, not to increase the duty rate, after reports that a ...
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NewsTwo petrol filling stations bought by expanding corporate operator
Specialist business property advisor Christie & Co has completed the sale of two petrol filling stations in Lancashire to an expanding corporate operator. Walverden Service Station in Nelson, and Woodland BP Service Station in Thornton-Cleveleys, are both on busy main roads close to the centre of their respective communities, and ...
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NewsFour charged after Extinction Rebellion protest at petrol station
Four people have been charged in relation to an Extinction Rebellion protest at a Shell petrol station in Cambridge. Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the site in Newnham Road, on Friday, February 21. A 21-year-old woman from Cambridge has been charged with criminal damage and obstructing or disrupting a ...
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NewsJTI warns about risk of vape stores selling to minors
Two thirds of UK vape stores could be at risk of selling to minors, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has warned, after a test puchasing exercise. JTI worked with Age Check Certification Services (ACCS) to expand its IDentify scheme, which monitors compliance in tobacco sales, to check compliance in the independent ...
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NewsGloucestershire Police invests in 75 new fully-electric vehicles
Gloucestershire Constabulary is preparing to welcome 75 new fully-electric vehicles to its fleet over the coming weeks, giving it a larger percentage of fully-electric vehicles in its fleet than any other police service in the UK.The electric vehicles will make up 21% of Gloucestershire’s entire fleet, and will contain both ...
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NewsSix new entries join Forecourt Trader‘s Top 50 Indies
Forecourt Trader has just published the 2020 edition of its Top Fifty Indies listing, which contains six new entries. Three of the new entries are replacing companies which have been swallowed up by fellow Top 50 Indies, with MFG taking over over Symonds Forecourts and Simon Smith Retail, while Ascona ...
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NewsAsda cuts cost of unleaded petrol and diesel by 2ppl
Asda has announced a cut of 2ppl across both petrol and diesel, bringing its price cap down to 116.7ppl on unleaded petrol and 118.7ppl on diesel from today (Wednesday, February 26).Asda senior fuel buyer Dave Tyrer said: “We’re pleased to be passing on wholesale cost reductions to customers. It will ...
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Britvic introduces three new variants to J2O range
Adult soft drink J2O is unveiling three new products ahead of the busy Summer season; J2O Summer Limited Edition Pear & Guava (Summer Shine), J2O Spritz Apple & Elderflower and J2O Spritz cans.Phil Sanders, out of home commercial director at Britvic, commented: “The variety within our portfolio of J2O blends ...
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NewsLeicestershire service station sold in £1.41m deal
A Leicestershire service station has sold for nearly 20% above its guide price in a £1.41m deal. Coventry-based commercial property specialist Bromwich Hardy oversaw the deal for the Eastwoods Service Station on Ashby Road in Stapleton. The 2.7-acre site, which is fully operational, includes a shop, three-bedroom bungalow, 12,000sq ft ...
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NewsGovernment consults on earlier ban for petrol and diesel vehicles
The Government is seeking views on bringing forward the end to the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2040 to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition appears feasible. Earlier this month forecourt and oil industry representatives slammed the Government announcement about the earlier ...
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NewsRAC report says UK drivers dependency on cars increasing
More than a third of UK drivers (35%) say they are more dependent on using their car than 12 months ago, with public transport too often seen as an expensive and unreliable alternative, according to data released as part of the latest RAC Report on Motoring.The figures show a further ...
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McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes introduces a pineapple variant
Snacking company pladis is giving its McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes a makeover with the launch of McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Pineapple.The new product will comprise the same light sponge, coated in milk and dark chocolate, with a new, pineapple centre for a tropical twist.“McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Pineapple will offer consumers a trendy ...
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NewsCertas Energy starts work on bunker site at Southampton
Certas Energy has hosted a ground-breaking ceremony as work commenced on construction of a new HGV refuelling bunker at the Port of Southampton.The HGV refuelling facility, which is being developed in partnership with port operator Associated British Ports (ABP), is the first of its kind to be opened inside the ...
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NewsEG Group makes rival bid for Australian retailer and refiner
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group has stepped up its interest in fuel retailer and refiner Caltex Australia with a bid for the firm, rivaling Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard’s A$8.8bn (£4.5bn) offer. EG Group offered A$3.9b (£2bn) in cash for Caltex’s convenience store business and separate shares in a new, listed ...
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NewsReports of plan to raise fuel duty in Budget anger PRA
The PRA and motoring organisations have reacted angrily to reports the Government is planning to increase fuel duty by 2ppl, with PRA chairman Brian Madderson describing it as “a kick in the teeth” for motorists. A group of backbench Tory MPs is also reported to be opposed to the move ...