All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2021 – Page 3
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NewsMaxol’s Newbridge site wins Best of Best store award at European event
Maxol Newbridge in the irish Republic has been awarded the inaugural Best of the Best Store award at the 2021 NACS European Convenience Retail Awards.
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NewsEssar Oil (UK) appoints Tim Bullock as independent non-executive director
Essar Oil (UK) Limited (EOUK), which owns and operates the Stanlow Refinery in Ellesmere Port, has appointed Tim Bullock as independent non-executive director.
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NewsJaguar Land Rover reveals it is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle
Jaguar Land Rover is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Land Rover Defender, with testing scheduled to begin this year.
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NewsForecourt and convenience shows postponed
The Forecourt Show, scheduled to open at the NEC on July 5, has been postponed until 2023 following the Government’s latest anouncement to extend the Covid-19 restrictions for a further four weeks until July 19.
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NewsFirst RCWS accreditation for hand car wash sites awarded to two businesses in Slough
The Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS) has awarded the first government-backed accreditation for car washes demonstrating compliance in employment, environmental and premises law.
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NewsBurglars steal £4,000 worth of cigarettes from Leicestershire service station
Officers from Leicestershire Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a service station on the A1.
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NewsCMA gives green light to takeover of Asda by Issa brothers and TDR Capital
The takeover of Asda by EG Group founders and joint CEOs Mohsin and Zuber Issa, and investment funds managed by TDR Capital, has been given the green light by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsEV battery maker takes step closer to developing manfacturing facility in UK
A British EV battery company aiming to develop a gigaplant to manufacture batteries in Northumberland has signed a deal to develop technology with multinational battery component-maker Entek.
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NewsEssar invests in ‘landmark development’ site close to major road project in Preston
Essar has exchanged contracts with Valley House Properties Limited (VHPL) to acquire a long-term interest in the redevelopment of Lea Gate Service Station.
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NewsBP confirms 292-site rollout of food-waste app Too Good to Go
BP has become the latest forecourt operator to complete a nationwide rollout with food waste app, Too Good To Go.
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NewsTexaco launches fuel-saving app
Texaco has launched an app to help its customers make savings on fuel purchases. Plus the addition of a digital Star Rewards card to customers’ phone wallets means they will never miss out on their Star Rewards Points.
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NewsMaxol completes £80k site refurb in Co Derry
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer, has completed an extensive refurbishment of its Eglinton Service Station in Co Derry/Londonderry with a total investment of £80,000.
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Focus On FeatureFUEL FOCUS: E10 fuel is coming - the challenges faced by forecourt retailers
From 21 September, petrol forecourts across the UK will need to be ready for the introduction of a new fuel grade to their pumps: E10.
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NewsACS Encourages local shops to get involved in ‘Loneliness Awareness Week’
Loneliness Awareness Week is taking place between June 14-18, and the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) believes local convenience stores should get involved.
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NewsStelling Minnis Filling Station agrees fuel supply deal with Murco
Stelling Minnis Filling Station in Canterbury has recently signed a five-year fuel supply deal with Murco and significant increases in fuel volumes are already being seen.
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NewsMer teams up with Allstar Business Solutions to support easier charging for UK EV drivers
EV charging experts Mer have partnered up with one of the UK’s leading fuel management companies, Allstar Business Solutions, to support the country’s transition to cleaner, greener motoring.
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NewsAutomated system to manage EV charger provision for fleets is launched
A fully automated and managed system to supply, install and manage all aspects of the EV charger process for fleets has been launched.
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NewsPRA announces its next online Business Bulletin event will be an EV Special
The PRA has announced that its next online Business Bulletin will be a special event covering electric vehicles and take place on 24 June.
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NewsSmall businesses exempted from labelling takeaway food with its calorie content
An exemption for small businesses, which means they will not have to label takeaway food with the number of calories it contains, has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsMan who attempted to set a petrol nozzle alight jailed for three years
A man who walked onto a filling station forecourt and attempted to set a petrol nozzle alight has been jailed for three years