All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2026 – Page 2
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Product NewsBoost makes splash with zero-sugar electrolyte water
Energy drink brand Boost has launched a zero-sugar water range with added electrolytes and vitamins, exclusive to the convenience channel
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Product NewsDiet Coke Cherry becomes permanent variant
Diet Coke has added a permanent cherry variant to its line-up, following the success of its limited edition release last year.
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Product NewsBiona to raise interest in rye bread with January campaign
Organic food supplier Biona has launched its first Rye January campaign, to encourage consumers to ditch ultra-processed sliced bread and try its natural rye alternative.
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Product NewsArla taps into protein trend with cottage cheese range
Arla Foods is entering the cottage cheese category. The Arla Cottage Cheese range aims to tap into renewed demand for high-protein, versatile dairy and aims to broaden appeal among younger, protein-seeking shoppers while driving value growth for retailers.
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Product NewsCo-op launches mini meals for people on weight loss jabs
The Co-op has launched a range of mini meals for the growing number of people with smaller appetites on weight loss jabs.
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Product NewsForecourt operators raise a glass to Dry January
It is boom time for alcohol-free drinks with 17.5 million Brits – almost one in three adults – getting behind Dry January.
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Product NewsYour take on the New Year/new you opportunity
Nearly half of adult shoppers in the UK say they are “very health conscious” generally, according to research from Lumina, and that figure is rising. We spoke to two inspiring forecourt retailers to see how better-for-you products shape up in their stores during January’s New Year/new you focus.
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Product NewsRetailers urged to prepare for generational smoking ban
With just under a year to go until the smoke-free generation age-of-sale law is due to take effect on January 1, 2027, campaign group Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) chief executive, Hazel Cheeseman, has written an open letter to retailers across the UK.
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NewsPublic charging network grew by almost a fifth last year
The number of public EV chargepoints increased by 19% in 2025, with the network now comprising a total of 87,796 devices spread across 45,033 locations.
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NewsJP&S digs deep for Surrey forecourt redevelopment
Top 50 Indie JP&S Services is embarking on a £1m-plus refresh of its filling station in Godalming, Surrey, with the project involving a three-tonne battery being installed in a dedicated underground substation to facilitate EV charging.
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NewsNew forecourt player: ‘We have very big aspirations’
Roadside Real Estate, the property business which is acquiring Gardner Retail, is redefining itself as a major new forecourt operator with more petrol station group takeovers on the way.
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NewsAscona reaches eight sites in Scotland with purchase of Five Mile Garage
Top 50 Indie Ascona has bought its second Scottish business in the same number of months, with the purchase of Five Mile Garage in the Aberdeen suburb Kingswells.
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NewsTanker-driver strike called off following three-year pay deal
Planned industrial action by tanker drivers has been called off after Certas Energy increased its pay offer following union involvement.
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NewsWeight-loss jabs hit Greggs’ bottom line
Ozemic and other weight-loss drugs are seeing food-to-go firms, including Greggs, struggle for sales and adapt their menus to cater for customers with medically suppressed appetites.
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NewsHalf a million offenders flagged by facial-recognition tech in 2025
Retailers who deploy facial-recognition security systems were alerted to the presence of repeat offenders in their stores over half a million times last year.
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NewsRoadchef firms up plans for new motorway services by Leeds
A series of planning changes for a forthcoming motorway services area on the A1(M) 15 miles to the east of Leeds have been submitted by Roadchef.
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NewsEG On The Move debuts new ‘Fresh Forward 2.0’ Subway concession design
Sandwich chain Subway’s new ‘Fresh Forward 2.0’ restaurant design has made its debut within EG On The Move’s portfolio, with the firm introducing the revised layout at its Moston Services site in Chester.
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NewsMoto defends plans for controversial M3 services
MSA firm Moto has hit back at claims it is “misusing” the planning system after the firm withdrew one planning application for a new motorway services on the M3 in Hampshire, and submitted another in its place.
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NewsEV think tank claims forecourts will stop selling diesel from 2030
A think tank set up to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles has predicted that forecourts will begin to stop selling diesel within four years.
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NewsTreasury could slash VAT on public EV charging to match 5% domestic rate
Government officials are said to be considering cutting the VAT rate on electricity dispensed by public EV chargers to 5%, down from the 20% rate currently applied.