All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2024 – Page 2
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NewsShell forecourt re-opens at Luton Airport
A Shell forecourt has re-opened on Eaton Green Road at Luton Airport after a knockdown rebuild.
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Promotional FeatureHow forecourts can revolutionise payment services
When it comes to payment services, customers are looking for a convenient and seamless experience. Find out why flexible mobility cards can be the answer.
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NewsFOCUS ON VAPING: Forecourt retailers question disposable vape ban, which is part of sweeping government regulation for the vaping category
Forecourt retailers warn that the ban on disposable vapes announced today could boost the black market for unregulated devices, simply driving the problem underground.
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NewsCornwall Council to debate shortage of EV charging in the county next month
One of the most tourism-reliant and rural counties in England is desperately short of electric vehicle charging points, according to a report.
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NewsCommercial property expert Steve Rodell shares inside knowledge on the forecourt market at Summit
Guidance on making the right property choices is on offer at the Forecourt Trader Summit on 27 February from Steve Rodell, business property expert at Christie & Co.
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InterviewUNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Gareth Payne at Certas Energy
From a degree in biomolecular science to Disneyland, Gareth Payne head of HSE and Engineering - Roadside Services at Certas Energy, shares what drives him.
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NewsMars plans to reduce transport emissions with electric truck routes
Mars is partnering with Einride, an electric truck manufacturer, to bring a fleet of 300 electric trucks to its European network by 2030, a move the confectionery to petfood giant says will reduce its road transport emissions by 10% a year.
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NewsTo hit net zero, fuel prices will have to rise warns EET Fuels, the new name for Essar Oil
Petrol and diesel prices will have to rise if the UK wants to hit its net zero targets. The stark warning came from EET Fuels – the new name for Essar Oil UK – in an interview with The Telegraph.
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NewsOctopus Energy and Gett spark EV charging partnership for London’s black cabs
London cabbies who use the Gett app will benefit from discounts on thousands of public electric vehicle chargepoints across the capital thanks to a tie up between Octopus Energy and the taxi-booking service, which is pitched largely at corporate clients.
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NewsPRA urges government action on reporting of fuel theft
The PRA is calling for parity with the car parking industry in a bid to speed up the reporting of fuel theft.
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NewsAllstar adds 30% more EV chargepoints to its network
Allstar has announced a near 30% increase in the number of chargepoints available on its multi-branded EV charging network. This follows three key new chargepoint operators joining the Allstar network: Ionity, Raw Charging and Weev.
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NewsJames Hall & Co switches six of its forecourts to Shell
Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co has switched six of its company-owned forecourts in northern England from Texaco to Shell.
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NewsNisa to drive focus on forecourts as part of long-term business plan
MD Peter Batt shop sales at forecourt sites had gone up by 35% in the past five years, while average weekly sales had risen by 27%
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Forecourt operators turn to technology to combat rising costs
Using bots and other automation to increase profitability has traditionally been seen as a luxury largely open only to bigger retailers. However, a paradigm shift is happening in 2024 among independent forecourt operators.
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NewsShell plans to knockdown rebuild 40-year old site
Shell has submitted planning for a knockdown rebuild of its 40-year-old Fengate site at Carr Road in Peterborough.
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NewsAsda superstore forecourts move to pay at pump
Asda has announced that it is converting 82 of its forecourts that are attached to superstores, to pay at pump. The grocery giant has around 300 forecourts attached to Asda superstores and over half of these sites are already unmanned.
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Equipment NewsOPW expands vehicle wash services with acquisition of Transchem Group
Global vehicle wash specialst OPW has acquired Transchem Group, one of the largest suppliers of cleaning, water and site management solutions for the car wash industry.
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Equipment NewsBP strengthens partnership with Diebold Nixdorf to support convenience and forecourt transformation
BP and Diebold Nixdorf have recently signed a memorandum of understanding for Diebold Nixdorf to serve as a BP-preferred global partner for operational services and retail technology.
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Equipment NewsIstobal underlines its commitment to sustainable innovation in car washing with new report
Istobal, the Spanish car wash and car care solutions provider, has presented its first Sustainability Report, a detailed document summarising the key actions carried out by the company in terms of sustainability during the year 2022.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: The UK could become a world leader in low-carbon fuel production if government listens to the needs of industry
When the government announces its response to its Low Carbon Fuels Strategy consultation later this year, it must grasp an historic opportunity to make the UK a world leader in low-carbon fuels.