All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2023 – Page 6
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Fuelling growth of the independents, but will they be tempted to cash in?
The Competition and markets authority (CMA) recently accused supermarkets of increasing their fuel margins by 6p a litre between 2019 and 2022. This reflects both Covid and the invasion of Ukraine - both of which had major effects on demand and supply.
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Promotional FeatureGrowing your sweet sales
Confectionery is one of the top categories purchased on impulse in forecourts. However, following HFSS regulations and now the cost-of-living crisis, there are multiple challenges for the category to face. Find out how to boost your sweet sales.
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NewsBP thief given community order
A man who stole more than £100-worth of items from BP’s Cranfield SF Connect site in Wickford, Essex, on two separate occasions has been given a community order.
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NewsBBC highlights modern slavery on hand car wash sites
Gordon Balmer, executive director of the Car Wash Association (CWA) has praised the BBC’s File on 4 programme for investigating modern slavery on hand car wash sites.
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NewsACS extends Challenge25 to vaping products
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has launched a new campaign aimed at cracking down on rogue vape sales and supporting responsible retailers.
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NewsSewell on the go supports Pride in Hull 2023
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go has been busy supporting Pride in Hull. The company says its team members have been more keen than ever to get involved and support the LGBTQ+ community by celebrating the progress we see today, and thanking the trailblazers who fought to achieve it.
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NewsMaxol Loyalty App car wash promotion
Maxol is currently promoting its Ultimate car wash with a free product promotion. Drivers who choose a Maxol Ultimate car wash can claim one of three free products when they scan their Maxol Loyalty App in-store. The products are: Maxol Water (750ml); Maxol One Shot Screen wash (100ml); or a Maxol Air Freshener.
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NewsGridserve says refinancing deal demonstrates market confidence in EVs
Gridserve has announced the largest debt raise to-date globally for a privately-owned charge point operator, which is says demonstrates the market’s confidence in both the transition to electric mobility and Gridserve’s mission to help deliver net zero transport at speed and scale.
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Promotional FeatureHow to maximise your chilled yogurts and potted desserts category
The chilled yogurts and potted desserts category is now worth £2.9bn, yet it’s under-serviced in forecourts. Here, Müller Yogurt & Desserts, reveal how retailers can maximise the category opportunity, delight shoppers and get their fair share of sales.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EV CHARGING: Not-so-rapid rollout
The race to provide EV charging across the UK continues with BT the latest to sign up. The communications giant’s start-up and digital incubation team, Etc., is conducting trials to turn BT’s street cabinets into EV charging units.
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Equipment NewsSmartStart Pay upgrades car washes to contactless payment
PSD Codax has introduced a SmartStart Pay contactless credit card reader, which can be retrofitted onto rollover car wash machines enabling forecourt operators to tap into the trend away from using cash.