All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2022 – Page 3
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News
SMMT calls for independent regulator for the UK’s EV charging network
The UK automotive industry has called for an independent regulator for the UK’s EV charging network, which would regulate charging price levels and enforce minimum standards.
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Shell Recharge Solutions reaches 10,000 charging connections through its UK network
Shell Recharge Solutions has achieved a major milestone by increasing the number of charging connections accessible through its UK network to 10,000.
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ACS launches guide to restrictions covering high fat, salt, sugar (HFSS) products
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a guide for retailers to help them untangle the complexity of upcoming regulations restricting high fat, salt, sugar (HFSS) products in stores.
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MFG planning to convert Bury petrol station into EV charging hub
MFG has applied for planning permission to convert an Esso petrol station in Bury into an electric vehicle charging hub.
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Westmorland has two sites in top four of new ranking of UK motorway service stations
A new ranking of UK motorway service stations has been produced by car dealer specialists Brindley Group, with Tebay securing the winning spot and Telford at the bottom.
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Texaco-branded forecourt and post office in Cornwall sold to local developer
Mill Garage, a Texaco-branded forecourt and post office on Cornwall’s south coast, has been sold to a local developer. The site was owned and run by the Ennor family for over 65 years, who made the decision to sell up to retire.
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Study claims global EV Charging spend will exceed $16 billion in 2026
Spend on EV charging at home will exceed $16 billion globally in 2026 according to a new study by Juniper Research.
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EG Group's Ilyas Munshi to feature at Forecourt Trader Summit 2022
Ilyas Munshi, group commercial director at the EG Group will discuss the company’s fuel, convenience and foodservice operations in an interview to be featured at the forthcoming Forecourt Trader Summit.
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Analysis
LEGAL: What is your solicitor on about? A guide to ‘legalese’.
One of the things that makes legal language hardest to understand is its unusual words and terms. These confusing legal terms are known as ‘legalese’; a language in and of itself, that is used by those in the legal sphere.
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Analysis
SERVICE CENTRE: What do customers think of E10? Lots of complaints about mpg...
What do your customers think of E10? I recently noticed a new thread trending on my local Nextdoor site. Lots of people were complaining that they are getting fewer miles per gallon with E10 fuel.
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Interview
TALKING HEADS: Bernie Williamson elated at launch of Shell’s EV-only hub
Absolute elation was the feeling among Shell staff when the company’s first EV-only charging hub was officially opened in January, in a global pilot that has seen the company transform a traditional fuel forecourt in Fulham to a flagship format to meet the transition to net zero.
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Product News
PRODUCT NEWS: Absolut vodka refreshes range and bottle design
Absolut vodka has revealed a new bottle design and remixed flavoured range in what will be the brand’s biggest shake-up.
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Product News
PRODUCT NEWS: Geek Bar launches shisha vape range
Geek bar has launched a range of shisha vapes, which will be available in all channels across the UK.
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PRODUCT NEWS: Nutella launches TV ad for Pancake day
Ferrero is set to inspire shoppers this pancake day with a new Nutella TV campaign, ‘spread a Nutella smile’.
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Third purchase in six months as Jos Richardson acquires Waterside Filling Station
Jos Richardson & Son Ltd has acquired the freehold to Waterside Filling Station in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
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RAC urges retailers to hold firm as fuel prices reach record levels, but are ‘fairer’ than in December
As oil prices approach $100 a barrel, the RAC has urged fuel retailers to hold firm and not hike pump prices, while accepting that forecourt prices are much ‘fairer’ than they were.
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New DfT regs enable HGV operators to add fuel and emission-saving features
More environmentally-friendly heavy goods vehicles are to be allowed on Britain’s roads, following new government regulations coming into effect today (14 February 2022).
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Council decides to give no evidence to inquiry into its decision to refuse MSA permission
Warrington Council has announced that it will not present any evidence to a planning inquiry looking into its refusal of planning permission for a motorway service area to the north of junction 11 of the M62.
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Maxol completes £250,000 upgrade of its store and forecourt on Antrim Road
Northern Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has completed an investment of £250,000 to refurbish its Antrim Road store and forecourt.
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PRA welcomes call from Department for Transport for ideas on low-carbon fuel strategy
The PRA has welcomed the call for ideas for the country’s low-carbon fuel strategy that was recently launched by the Department for Transport (DfT).