All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2022 – Page 3
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NewsAlmost a third of second-hand car sales to be electric by 2030
By 2030 the UK will have a thriving second-hand market for battery electric cars (BEVs), with almost a third (31%) of annual used car sales being BEVs, according to new analysis and modelling by LV=General Insurance (LV=GI).
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NewsNew Nisa Local store transforms Maypole Service Station
A West Midlands forecourt has been totally transformed by replacing a traditional kiosk with a new a Nisa Local-branded convenience store.
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NewsRAC continues to attack retailers on fuel-price ‘profiteering’, despite clearance by CMA
The RAC has continued its attack on the fuel retailing sector, describing the recent ”fractional falls” in pump prices, when wholesale prices had plummeted, as an ”irremovable stain on major retailers’ reputations”.
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Product NewsTropicana offers retailers cash prizes in juice activation campaign
Tropicana is building on last year’s trade-exclusive juice activation by offering retailers the chance to win even bigger cash prizes, with a £10,000 cash prize for the winning retailer and ten £500 runner-up prizes on offer.
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Product NewsGolden Wonder innovates to keep same taste sensation within HFSS regulations
Golden Wonder is pledging that it will only launch healthier products taking account of the new HFSS (high fat salt sugar) regulations if they still deliver on its “more punch per crunch” catchline.
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Equipment NewsGripHero urges drivers to use gloves at pumps to guard against upsurge in Covid
GripHero, which provides on-the-nozzle gloves, is urging drivers preparing for the big summer getaway to wear gloves at fuel pumps to help prevent the spread of Covid.
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NewsPoliticians and retailers plan action to support small shops in Wales
The Cross-Party Group on Small Shops in the Welsh Parliament has met to consider the Welsh government’s retail vision and how small shops are contributing to the delivery of the strategy to regenerate the retail sector.
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NewsMan arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after car flips onto its side on forecourt
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after a car flipped onto its side on a forecourt in Hampshire after colliding with a barrier.
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NewsGridserve launches EV test drive programme at its Electric Forecourts in Braintree and Norwich
Gridserve, the electric vehicle charging specialist, is launching a new EV test drive programme at its Electric Forecourts in Braintree and Norwich.
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NewsPetrol station sealed off as part of murder inquiry after teenager dies of stab wounds
A Birmingham forecourt has been sealed off by police as part of a murder investigation after shots were fired at around 6.30pm and a teenager died of stab wounds on Tuesday evening (July 12).
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NewsConsultation announced on banning sales of new non-zero-emission motorbikes and mopeds
The government has marked the first anniversary of its transport decarbonisation plan by unveiling proposals to phase out the sale of new fossil-fuelled motorbikes and mopeds by 2035, or even earlier for some vehicles.
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NewsNew portal for EV charger connections automatically approves 10,000 in first year
A new smart portal has fast-tracked connection of more than 10,000 electric car chargers to the electricity network in its first year, according to UK Power Networks.
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NewsACS urges Low Pay Commission to be cautious when setting National Living Wage rate
The body that sets the National Living Wage (NLW) has been urged to consider the unique challenges facing employers at the current time and to take a cautious approach when setting future NLW rates.
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NewsLogistics UK calls for 6ppl cut in fuel duty to avoid price rises across all sectors
The chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has been urged to take decisive action to protect the nation’s supply chain and prevent price rises in all sectors by cutting the fuel duty rate by 6ppl.
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NewsGovernment figures show battery electric car sales streaking ahead of diesel for first time
Sales of new battery electric (BEV) cars have overtaken diesel cars for the first time, according to quarterly registration figures released by the Department for Transport.
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Product NewsCountry Choice launches new bake-in-pack Savour It! Toasties
Country Choice is aiming to help retailers capitalise on toastie sales with new bake-in-pack Savour It! Toasties.
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Product NewsPremier Foods expands in on-the-go breakfast market with Ambrosia porridge pots
Premier Foods has expanded its portfolio into the on-the-go breakfast market for the first time with the launch of Ambrosia ready-to-eat (RTE) porridge pots.
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NewsEssar seeking dealer sites to lease as focus shifts to becoming a ‘retailer’
Essar Oil UK is seeking sites to lease - either from existing forecourt owners, or service station developers, as it aims to boost growth of the brand around the country.
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NewsNew retail head being sought at Essar as Ramsay MacDonald set to depart
Essar Oil UK’s head of retail Ramsay MacDonald is leaving the company at the end of August to pursue other interests.
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NewsCWA applauds successful operation by National Crime Agency in crackdown on modern slavery
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has welcomed the National Crime Agency’s announcement to direct greater focus on non-compliant hand car washes (HCWs) to crackdown on modern slavery, which has led to a successful operation.