All Focus On Feature articles – Page 6
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Focus On FeatureTECHNOLOGY: Convenience is king - why forecourts need to unlock value from digital payments
‘Convenience is king’ is a well-coined phrase, and one that has been talked about more and more, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic brought the physical world pretty much to a standstill.
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Focus On FeatureFUEL CRISIS: Reflections of PRA executive director Gordon Balmer
This Autumn was memorable for the wrong reasons for forecourt operators and the nation was gripped by panic buying at the pumps.
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Focus On FeatureSix things you need to know about Sports & Energy drinks
Energy drinks sales are still on the rise with flavours and formats key to growth. Forecourt Trader shows us how to power up your functional drinks sales to make the most of these trends.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON COFFEE: Rise of the machines
The UK premium self-serve coffee segment (think Costa Express et al) comprises 14,628 units, a number that has more than doubled in size since 2016, according to World Coffee Portal’s Automated Coffee Report 2021
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON WETSTOCK: Are you ready for E10?
The introduction of E10 could have many implications for fuel retailers.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Pump-top promotions
Sales of pump-top promotional items and gadgets dipped during the first days of Covid but have now recovered
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Focus On FeatureFUEL FOCUS: E10 fuel is coming - the challenges faced by forecourt retailers
From 21 September, petrol forecourts across the UK will need to be ready for the introduction of a new fuel grade to their pumps: E10.
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Focus On FeatureCOMMENT: Why retailers must start investing in EV
A fundamental change is coming to the fleet sector, with the UK Government’s policy recently being brought forward to 2030, banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Retail technology - changing the way people shop
Whether it’s self-checkout or electronic shelf-edge labelling, technology is changing the way people shop
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Focus On FeatureFORECOURT SHOW PREVIEW: The Show must go on!
The Forecourt Show returns to the NEC this July (5–7) as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows portfolio.
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Focus On FeatureTOP TIPS: How to be a winner at the Forecourt Trader Awards 2021
Will it be you picking up the top prize at this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards? Read our top tips to help you achieve that great moment of glory.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Tanks & pipework - tank cleaning and inspection regime is key
Now, more than ever, it’s important to have a tank cleaning and inspection regime
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: EV Charging - a new solution is on its way
A lot of forecourt retailers have taken a ‘wait and see’ approach to adopting EV charging at their sites - and understandably so.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PROPERTY: Navigating the Town Planning System and creating value
Applying for planning permission? Read our guide to navigating the town planning system and creating value by Jason Lowes, partner at property and planning consultancy Rapleys
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Focus On FeatureEgging you on - focus on Spring confectionery
Who knows what Christmas will be like this year – let alone Easter 2021, but that’s no reason not to plan ahead.
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Focus On FeatureDown but not out - focus on food and drinks to go
This year has been like no other in many ways, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, not least of all for food-to-go sales.
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Focus On FeatureIn great shape - focus on healthy snacking
We’re in the middle of another lockdown and that means more people spending more time at home.
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Focus On FeatureFlex for success - focus on EPOS
Having a decent epos system is typically about control and visibility at both store and supplier level.
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Focus On FeatureOpen and shut case - focus on car washing
These are strange days indeed for all businesses with different rules and regulations, many of which are open to interpretation. Car washes are a case in point.
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Focus On FeaturePerfect Synergy
The launch of Esso’s new high-octane premium fuel fills a gap at the top end of its fuel line-up.