All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2025
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NewsEG On The Move plans £4m petrol station and Starbucks in Durham
EG On The Move has applied for planning permission for a new forecourt just off the A1(M) south of Durham.
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NewsParfetts’ forecourt expansion continues apace
Wholesaler Parfetts has completed four Shop & Go branded forecourt convenience stores since December, and has its sights set on further expansion into the sector as the year progresses.
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NewsTankerford: Top 50 Indie's small team makes a big impact
The commission-operator model is an established one in the forecourt industry, but running over 10 sites on this principle with just a handful of people is the very definition of lean.
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NewsImmigration arrests follow Cheshire car wash raid
Police and Home Office enforcers have arrested three individuals for immigration offences following a visit to a car wash in the village of Lymm, Chesire.
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NewsRetailers warned new recycling regulations come into force soon
A new requirement for all businesses with 10 or more staff to recycle their waste comes into force at the end of the month, with firms that breach the rules facing legal action.
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NewsFleet of bin lorries runs on vegetable oil
A local authority has chosen to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to fuel a fleet of 36 refuse collection vehicles.
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NewsFirst of their kind ‘flat and flush’ kerbside chargers rolled out
A new type of public charger is being installed on pavements across parts of the capital, offering drivers with no off-street parking the chance to plug in at the kerbside.
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NewsArrests follow as Welsh Shell site falls victim to vape and alcohol thieves
Dyfed Powys Police have arrested three men after a Shell filling station in Crickhowell was targeted by thieves.
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NewsZuber opens at Tyseley, one of around 20 sites planned this year
EG On The Move continues to open forecourts at pace, with Tyseley Services, south east of Birmingham, going live last week – one of around 20 planned for this year.
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NewsAWARDS LAUNCH: The hunt for the Forecourt Trader of the Year 2025 starts here
The search has begun for the most dynamic operators across the country, as we launch our annual awards, culminating in the top Forecourt Trader of the Year 2025 accolade.
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NewsBookable EV chargers rolled out across dealer forecourts
A network of ultra-rapid EV charging hubs that allow drivers to book time slots and spaces for charging sessions has been rolled out across 43 UK sites.
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NewsChanging times at Penny on the Move: firm’s new CEO explains all
Top 50 Indie Penny on the Move has experienced huge growth over recent years, with its portfolio rising from 14 forecourts a decade ago, to around 100 today. Now, big changes are afoot at the top of the firm, so we caught up with its new CEO to find out what’s what.
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AnalysisMONEY TALK: Forecasting on the impact of the last Budget
As we hit the season for making profit and loss projections, forecourt operators need to be prudent and to look to spread the burden of increased costs across shop categories, rather than fuel, advises industry commentator Jan Mikula.
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ArticleUNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for forecourt property expert Steve Rodell
Since becoming head (md) of retail at commercial property specialist Christie & Co 14 years ago, Steve Rodell and his team have been behind the sale of thousands of petrol stations. But apart perhaps from his new gym buddy, Tony Walker, a former director of MFG, few in the industry will know the man behind the deal-making handshake.
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NewsRoadchef staff incentives lead to high retention rates and awards
Roadchef, the motorway service area (MSA) operator which counts 31 sites in its portfolio and employs over 4,000 people, has been recognised for its innovative staff incentives with a top-level accreditation.
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NewsCar industry calls for VAT cut on EVs
The automotive industry says the government should halve the VAT applied to electric cars to encourage “sceptics” to buy them, as only one in eight drivers intends to purchase an EV in the next three years.
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NewsDelice de France says new coffee machine can bring 40% margins
The bakery firm Delice de France has launched a new Café Delice sub-brand, giving retailers the chance to rent a modular machine and shop display unit. The firm says outlets can make margins of 40% if they sell 35 cups a day.
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NewsOperators slam Asda’s 4p a litre price cut as ‘irresponsible publicity stunt’
Forecourt operators are warning that Asda’s announcement that it is cutting the price of petrol and diesel by 4p a litre today is a publicity stunt that could harm the wider industry by forcing rivals into unsustainable and damaging price reductions.
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NewsOne in four shoppers witnesses theft, and assault or abuse on retailers
Shoplifters are becoming “bolder and more aggressive”, with almost a quarter of consumers witnessing incidents of theft, as well as abuse or assaults on staff, in the past financial year according to a new report.
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NewsAberdeen forecourt boosts fuel sales with new 24/7 pay-at-pump technology
A Scottish petrol station is winning incremental fuel business by being first to market with new pay-at-pump pod technology, allowing drivers to fill up 24 hours a day even when the forecourt shop is closed.