All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2024 – Page 3
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NewsVauxhall in free EV charging partnership with Tesco
Vauxhall is partnering with Tesco to provide new Vauxhall EV customers with one year’s free charging credit at stores across the country.
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NewsMan who was banned from BP sites jailed after more BP thefts
A man has been jailed after a string of thefts from BP garages, which were committed while he was subject to a court order banning him from all BP service stations in Essex.
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NewsDrivers choose petrol or diesel cars over EVs
An AA Car Finance poll of more than 12,000 drivers found that out of those in the market for a car this year, just 16% are looking to buy an EV — down marginally from 18% in 2022. Meanwhile, 84% of those surveyed are considering a new or used petrol or diesel car for their next purchase.
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NewsOld forecourt for sale in Willenhall
The now defunct Fibbersley Service Station in Noose Lane, Willenhall, is up for sale for £750,000.
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Promotional FeatureHow to boost profits and simplify lubricant sales
Find out how one forecourt operator has boosted their lubricant sales and customer experiences.
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NewsCOLUMNIST: The looming ban on disposable vapes will have unintended consequences
The government’s decision to push ahead with a ban on disposable vapes has come as a shock to many in the sector, especially as the announcement came weeks after new rules came into place that required retailers to provide a recycling facility for vapes in their stores.
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NewsElectric and hydrogen make gains in bus and truck markets
Electric and hydrogen registrations are up for both trucks and buses according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsMaxol plans to seek planning permission for another 20 ultra-rapid EV hubs across Ireland
Irish forecourt operator The Maxol Group plans to submit planning applications for a further 20 ultra-rapid EV hubs across the island of Ireland over the next three years.
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NewsIssas borrowed EG money to fund private jets
Zuber and Mohsin Issa, owners of Top 50 Indie the EG Group, have apparently borrowed millions of dollars from the forecourt firm to repay loans for their private jets.
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NewsJP&S makes switch to Jet
Top 50 Indie JP&S Services is switching more of its sites to Jet. Currently five are supplied by Jet, with six having Texaco fuel and one BP. The new deal means all 13 sites will offer Jet fuel.
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NewsPIT STOP: Inner Space Stations, Hull Road, York
With a Tardis at its entrance and Daleks and a Cyberman on its roof, Inner Space Stations certainly looks out of this world. However, a mystery shop of the 1,900 sq ft store, and its extensive site, shows that this York business has a very compelling, and down to earth offering.
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NewsCertas Energy opts for staff body cameras and instore poster campaign to combat anti-social behaviour
Certas Energy is introducing body cameras for staff at its company-owned forecourts as part of a series of initiatives this year to combat abuse against retail workers becoming a recognised part of the job.
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NewsStoreDot reaches extreme fast charging milestone
Extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology company StoreDot has reached its ‘100in4’ milestone ahead of schedule in early prototype tests by implementing a suite of cell enhancements.
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NewsDerelict forecourt changes hands – but may not re-open
A derelict petrol station in Helmsdale, on the A9 north route to Thurso and NC500, has recently changed hands.
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NewsMaxol plans for changes at Eglinton site
Maxol has submitted a planning application to Derry City and Strabane City Council for changes at its site in Coolafinny Road, Eglinton, Londonderry.
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NewsConsortium confirms development of hydrogen hub in the South West
A consortium led by South West-based hydrogen developer, Tower Group, has confirmed plans to deliver the Exeter H2 Hub - a 5 mega-watt pilot plant with mobile refuelling capability in East Devon, by 2026.
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NewsHundreds of new chargepoints for Bristol area
More than 300 new EV charging stations are planned across the Bristol region in a project which will start this summer.
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NewsForecourt operator launches burger franchise
Fuzail Patel, who has four forecourts (in Rotherham, Wakefield, Urmston and Irlam), has launched a new franchise operation for his successful YOH Burger concept.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FOOD TO GO: Changing the menu
Many of you have been doing food to go for a long, long time. It’s been a big success story that has really put a lot of sites on the map – whether that’s because you’ve got a Greggs and/or a Subway, you’ve decided to do your own thing or you do a really popular meal deal.
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NewsEssar tempts retailers with lease options to achieve ambitious network plans
Essar plans to lease sites from forecourt operators to meet its ambitious plans to operate from 100s of locations across the UK in the next six years.