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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Clare Scawthorn, technical manager, PRA
The PRA’s Clare Scawthorn on her love of Canada, her great admiration for her sister-in-law and her fear of failing
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FORECOURT SHOW: Phillips 66 embarks on trial to understand EV charging operation and create dealer offer
Jet brand owner Phillips 66 revealed at The Forecourt Show that it has embarked on an electric vehicle charging trial, to fully understand what’s involved, so that it can integrate the service into its dealer offer by the end of the year.
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TECH TALK: BP’s innovative ‘Flexpole’ EV charging unit transforms opportunities for retailers
Volkswagen’s innovative Flexpole charging unit, which BP is using to transform access to a fast charging network, features an integrated battery storage system, and was one of the big talking points at the Forecourt Show this year.
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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Sue Annis, national sales manager UK Mobility at Shell
Shell’s Sue Annis may be test driving an Audi Etron for work, but secretly she favours an F-Type Jag or a VW Camper van.
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Mulkerns business benefits from early adoption of Henderson Technology
The Mulkerns family business has been part of the Henderson Group for 46 years and was an early adopter of EDGEPoS when Henderson Technology first launched it 13 years ago.
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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Saeed Noorani, business operations manager at Sharma Garages
Saeed Noorani became Sharma Garages assistant manager at just 20 years old, and is now business operations manager. He talks forecourts, football and faith.
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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Rob Exelby, managing director of Exelby Services
Forecourt Trader of the Year winner 2021, Rob Exelby, talks about his love of fast cars as well as his devotion to his electric screwdriver!
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TALKING HEADS: Special recognition for a great legacy
Visvanathan Yoganathan – known as Yogan – was very proud to be presented with the Special Recognition Award at the recent Forecourt Trader Awards, following a public vote.
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FORECOURT TRADER AWARDS: The car’s the star
When Exelby Services A19 North was named Forecourt Trader of the Year 2021, the company’s MD Rob Exelby was actually tucked up in bed.
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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Lee Taylor, service director at Europump
Europump service director Lee Taylor divulges his secret skills including breaking into safes (for legit reasons, of course) and knife throwing
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TALKING HEADS: Eric Denivelle - driving the future with technology
With the right systems, today’s petrol retailers will dominate the EV charging market of tomorrow, says Eric Denivelle, EMEA e-mobility business director of Gilbarco Veeder-Root
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ONSITE: Prem Uthayakumaran gives Broxbourne Service Station a new lease of life
Taking on his first independent site, Broxbourne Service Station, just as the pandemic took hold, has not dimmed the ambition of Total dealer Prem Uthayakumaran.
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TALKING HEADS: New Jet boss Renee Semiz on growth plans
It’s onwards and upwards for the Jet brand as new md Renee Semiz takes the reins in the UK
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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for store manager Linda Carrington
Spar store manager, Linda Carrington, received the British Empire Medal for exceptional service to her local community during Covid-19.
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TALKING HEADS: UKPIA chief Stephen Marcos Jones on the countdown to zero
With the Government legislating for a net zero carbon economy by 2050 there have been many conflicting voices predicting how this will affect the forecourt sector, but one of the most authoritative has been UKPIA.
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TALKING HEADS: Brian Madderson - a lifetime of people and places
Brian Madderson’s Lifetime Achievement Award, announced at last month’s virtual Forecourt Trader Awards, was a much-deserved recognition of his service to the fuel retailing community over many years.
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ONSITE: It’s a family affair - Clive Gardner, Gardner Garages
Independent retailer Clive Gardner is famous for his laid-back approach to life, as well as revealing in an interview that he gets some of his best ideas lying down.
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TALKING HEADS: Vision that led to a global network - Ilyas Munshi, EG Group
Ilyas Munshi on EG Group’s founding vision and rapid transition into a leading, global convenience retailer.
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Electric Avenue
Toddington Harper, founder and CEO of Gridserve, is on a mission to make a difference