All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2022
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Focus On FeatureSOFT DRINKS: Show off your softer side
We look at some of the latest soft drinks trends.
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NewsACS calls for transitional support after business rates revaluation in 2023
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has highlighted the importance of transitional arrangements in advance of the business rates revaluation due in 2023 in a submission to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
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NewsBP agrees joint venture aiming to develop large-scale hydrogen production in UK
BP has announced it aims to jointly develop hydrogen production hubs in the UK, Spain and Portugal after agreeing a deal with the Spanish energy company Iberdrola.
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NewsCWA supports United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
The Car Wash Association is supporting tomorrow’s (July 30) United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which aims to combat modern day slavery through awareness campaigns.
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NewsAsda responds to RAC accusations of ‘profiteering’ with fuel price cuts
Asda has responded to accusations of profiteering by the RAC by cutting the price of unleaded by 5ppl and diesel by 3ppl to ”help motorists save money when filling up their tanks”.
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NewsBritishVolt receives government funding to support development of gigaplant
Battery technology company Britishvolt has confirmed that it is to receive funding from the UK government through its Automotive Transformation Fund run by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK.
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NewsMer’s EV charging network starts to go live on Zap-Map’s payment service
EV charging network Mer, which is owned by Europe’s largest renewable energy producer Statkraft, is the latest to go live on Zap-Map’s payment service, Zap-Pay.
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NewsPolice seeking witnesses after man is assaulted on forecourt in Sussex
Officers from Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted at a petrol station in Hollier’s Hill, Bexhill.
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Product NewsNew range of Chupa Chups freeze pops launched by Rose Marketing UK
A new Chupa Chups freeze pop has been launched by licensed product brand developers and distributors Rose Marketing UK.
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Product NewsMondelēz International brands launch new HFSS-compliant range called Juicies
Mondelēz International’s Maynards Bassetts and The Natural Confectionery Co brands are tapping into the trend towards authentic ingredients with the launch of a new HFSS-compliant range called Juicies.
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ArticleTECH TALK: Extra footfall today, new revenue tomorrow
“EV charging? I’ve got enough on my plate!” Many of the independent operators I talk to struggle to see the benefit of offering EV charging on their forecourts right now.
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Equipment NewsTLM technologies completes rollout of evoBackOffice to MFG estate
TLM has completed the rollout of evoBackOffice to Top 50 Indie MFG’s 900-plus site estate.
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Equipment NewsVolumatic launches money-counting scale upgrade - CountEasy 2
Eighteen years after the launch of money-counting scale CountEasy, Volumatic has revealed its latest upgrade - CountEasy 2.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON WET STOCK: Peace of mind
Over the last 20 years, the fuel retailing industry has become more technologically advanced, and retailers now have access to a vast array of wet-stock management and tank-gauging products and services.
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Equipment NewsNavarra fits more smart gantries
Navarra Retail Systems has supplied and fitted a smart tobacco gantry for WHSmith at Roadchef’s Stafford South Services on the M6.
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NewsRAC claims major supermarket groups are profiteering despite cutting fuel prices
The major supermarket groups are profiteering despite cutting fuel prices from their recent record levels, according to the RAC.
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NewsForecourt Crime Index driven to record high by increasing incidents of unpaid fuel
Increasing incidents of unpaid fuel have driven the Forecourt Crime Index for the second quarter of 2022 to record levels according to BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate.
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NewsBP opens first its ultra-fast-charging for electric trucks at a site in Germany
BP has opened its first ultra-fast-charging facilities aimed at medium and heavy-duty electric trucks at a site in Germany.
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NewsUK motorists spend an extra £1.13bn on fuel over past year due to price rises
UK motorists have forked out an additional £1.13bn during the past 12 months because of the rising cost of petrol and diesel.
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NewsPolice appeal for dashcam footage after armed robbery at Norfolk petrol station
Officers from Norfolk Police are appealing for dashcam footage after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Ickburgh last week.