All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2025
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Product NewsRollover rolls out latest breakfast options at NCS
Breakfast is becoming an increasingly important part of food to go for forecourt operators, and Rollover will be exhibiting its new additions to tap into this opportunity at the National Convenience Show (NCS).
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OtherLEGAL DOCTOR: What the proposed tobacco licensing scheme could look like
A licensing scheme for the sale of tobacco, nicotine, herbal smoking, and vaping products, as well as cigarette papers is likely to come into force in 2027. Robert Botkai, senior partner at Winckworth Sherwood, looks at the detail of how this might work.
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NewsZuber Issa completes deal on 98 Applegreen petrol stations
EG On The Move, Zuber Issa’s fast growing forecourt and EV charging network, has completed its acquisition of Applegreen’s 98 mainland UK petrol filling stations, creating what it calls a “retail powerhouse” in the independent forecourt sector.
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OtherMONEY TALK: Forecourts buck the retail blues with investment
As another major name plans to exit the high street, forecourt industry commentator Jan Mikula looks at why petrol retailers seem to be avoiding the retail blues.
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NewsRural retailers provide crucial support to isolated communities
Rural shops across the UK generated £18.5bn in sales last year, playing an essential role in their communities.
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NewsLCC Group seeks planning for new unmanned site at Heysham Port
LCC Group, owner of the Go unmanned petrol station brand, has submitted planning permission for a new 24-hour forecourt at Heysham Port in Lancashire.
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NewsRetail crime “spiralling out of control”, says BRC
Retail crime is at its highest level on record, according to new figures released today from the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC’s) Annual Crime Survey.
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NewsForecourt retailers increase staff numbers to help tackle shoplifting
A new report from law firm TLT says many retailers are considering increasing their prices to pay for new tech to help deter crime. However, forecourt operators are taking a different approach.
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NewsOasis Services motors ahead with Jet Ultra 99 Octane trial
Oasis Services is the first dealer forecourt operator to stock Jet’s premium Ultra 99 Octane fuel, in a trial at the Hull petrol station that the owners say is going down well with motoring enthusiasts.
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NewsToyota to help roll out next-gen hydrogen refuelling systems in Europe
Toyota Motor Europe has signed an agreement with Hydrogen Refueling Solutions (HRS) and ENGIE with the aim of rolling out the next-generation of hydrogen refuelling systems.
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NewsE.on to deliver EV charging at six sites in Scotland
E.on has announced plans for new ultra-rapid EV charging hubs at six sites across Scotland. The 42 high-powered chargers will be installed in key locations near cities including Dundee, Edinburgh, Stirling, and Dunfermline.
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NewsRontec refused permission to install EV bays
Top 50 Indie Rontec has been refused planning permission to add four EV charging bays to its Greyhound Service Station in Warrington, due to safety concerns.
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NewsLawrence invests for next 10 to 15 years
Forecourt operator Ben Lawrence has spent £90,000 upgrading two of his sites in Norfolk with new pumps, and his first AdBlue tank and dispenser – and he believes the timing is ideal to get the maximum value from the investment.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Five fascinating facts about healthy snacks
Healthy snacks can equate to healthy profits if the range is right
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NewsRedbeck Group plans its first forecourt with EV charging and drive-thru
Forecourt operator Fuzail Patel is making moves to introduce his first electric vehicle chargepoints, as well as his premier coffee shop drive-thru, at Redbeck Service Station in Wakefield, one of four petrol stations owned by his family.
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NewsMaxol continues with PAWsome fundraising for guide dogs
Fuel supplier and forecourt operator Maxol has raised more than £130,000 to support the training and care of three guide dogs through its inaugural nationwide fundraising campaign, PAWsome.
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NewsRetailers warned about fake Scottish banknotes
Police are warning retailers to be vigilant after reports that fake Scottish banknotes are being used in shops across the country, including in West Yorkshire.
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NewsEG On The Move opens first new-to-industry site of 2025
EG On The Move has opened its first new-to-industry site so far this year.
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NewsOne man jailed in relation to the Srisankar Subramanian drive-off incident
A man who stole fuel during the incident that left forecourt worker Srisankar Subramanian with life-threatening injuries has been jailed.
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NewsSUMMIT: Key speaker to invite forecourt operators on 50-site hydrogen journey
At next month’s Summit, hydrogen expert Tim Harper will share how his business Element 2 plans to take forecourt operators on a £100 million investment journey, starting this summer, to build 50 public refuelling stations throughout the UK in the next five years.