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ACS calls on retailers to make their voices heard
Convenience retailers should ensure they are making their voice heard with local decision makers, the ACS announced today (October 11) at its annual Heart of the Community Conference, held in Westminster. Since the launch of the Localism Act in 2011, Government has been committed to devolving more powers to local ...
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Tesco facing unlimited fine after 10-mile river pollution
Tesco is facing an unlimited fine after it admitted in court that it was responsible for a leak of thousands of litres of fuel that polluted a 10-mile stretch of river in Lancashire. Petrol from the supermarket’s Haslingden filling station leaked underground into Langwood Brook, a tributary to the River ...
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It’s a busy time for Patrick as he become ACS chair
Patrick Sewell, Forecourt Trader of the Year winner, and managing director of Hull-based Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go is to become chair of the Association of Convenience Stores. He will take on the chairmanship of ACS from November 1, 2016, having served as deputy chair since 2014, and ...
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Another site for Jonathan James
onstruction company, owned by former Forecourt Trader of the Year Jonathan James, has begun work on a new petrol station in Soham.James Construction and Developments Ltd has appointed P&C Services and Tokheim on the project, and this is their 12th major development working together.The scheme will comprise a 1,900sq ft ...
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Applegreen increases profits
Applegreen has revealed pre-tax profits up 37.9% and the addition of 20 sites in its half- year results for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The company has sites across Ireland, the UK and in the US, and grew its estate from 200 sites as at 31 December 2015 ...
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Arrests over ATM attacks
Three people have been charged with conspiracy to burgle after a cash machine in Denham Green, Buckinghamshire, was blown up. The men were arrested at the Shell garage in North Orbital Road, Denham Green, at about 11.40pm on September 8, after an explosion caused huge damage to the petrol station ...
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HKS Group extends its supply deal with BP
Top 50 Indie HKS Group has signed a deal with BP to extend its supply deal for 24 petrol stations for a further five years.Commenting on the deal, Howard Nunn, BP’s UK sales manager, said: "I’m delighted that BP and HKS have committed to another five years, underlining our deep ...
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In brief
Newcomers to the forecourt sector have acquired the leasehold of their first forecourt Holmfirth Filling Station in West Yorkshire. The sale of the operation to local business owners Rehan Rana & Associates was handled by property adviser, Christie & Co. The forecourt is located along Huddersfield Road, a mile from ...
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Euro Garages’ Chester move
Planning approval has been given to Euro Garages for the development of a new filling station and convenience store on green belt land, on Wrexham Road to the north of Chester and in close proximity to Chester Business Park.The permission for the development follows the refusal of two previous applications ...
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Oil production cuts welcomed by PRA
PRA chairman Brian Madderson has welcomed news of a potential deal to limit production within the oil producers cartel OPEC, which could result in an increase in the price of oil. He cautioned that implementing any deal involving countries such as Russia and Saudi Arabia cutting production would be difficult, ...
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Victory for Sewell group
Patrick Sewell (centre) of Hull-based Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go was the proud winner of the most prestigious prize in petrol retailing. He was presented with the Forecourt Trader of the Year Award 2106 at last month’s grand awards ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Also ...
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Maxol to supply three more for Hendersons
Maxol has secured a contract with the Northern Irish Spar distributor Henderson Group to supply three service stations.The stations, in Glenavy and Broughshane in County Antrim and the Donegal Road, Belfast, increase the Maxol-branded network with the Henderson Group to a total of 25 service stations across Northern Ireland.Maxol first ...
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James Lowman
Last month we launched the fifth edition of our centrepiece research project on the convenience sector, the Local Shop Report. The report shows that overall, the sector remains in growth with over £37.5bn generated annually in sales and around 390,000 staff employed across the UK.The forecourt sector specifically also remains ...
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Sales of ULEVs soaring
Take-up of ultra low emissions vehicles (ULEVs) is soaring, according to the Department for Transport. Its latest figures show 9,657 ULEVs were registered in the UK in the last quarter (April to June), an increase of 49% on the same period last year and 253% on two years before. The ...
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Top 50 Indie wins national award
A site owned by Top 50 Indie Manor Service Stations has scooped a national award after a major investment and expansion. Recognising the need for greater choice for local shoppers, Oakwood Gate Costcutter in Warrington underwent a £1m investment in November 2015. The scheme doubled the size of the store, ...
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NewsFuel prices set to rise after Sterling plunges
A sharp fall in the value of sterling could lead to further increases of prices at the pumps, according to the RAC. During Thursday night (October 6) Sterling plunged from just over $1.26 to $1.18 before recovering to around $1.23. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “The unexpectedly sharp fall ...
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Police probe aggravated burglary
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary at a Reading forecourt.The incident occurred on October 3 at the BP Garage on the A33 at about 10.30pm.Four masked men, described as being in their mid twenties, entered the garage and took an amount of cigarettes and money ...
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Blakemore initiatives aim to drive retail excellence
Retail excellence was the theme at this year’s Blakemore Trade Partners Spar Retail Show where the company announced a number of initiatives, including a £4m investment in AF Blakemore’s IT strategy, and a further £1.6m investment in the company’s Retail Partners Scheme. A further initiative is the creation of a ...
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Attempted robbery on Blackburn forecourt foiled
Lancashire Police are investigating an attempted cash in transit robbery which took place at a petrol station in Blackburn on Wednesday October 5. Police were called at about 7.30am to the Three Arches Service Station on Preston Old Road, to reports two offenders armed with a crowbar and a sledgehammer ...
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Tesco car wash workers paid half minimum wage
A car wash at a Tesco store was found using Romanian workers who were paid half the minimum wage, according to a report by the BBC. The premises in Congleton, Cheshire, was operated by Waves Car Wash, which manages about 180 Tesco car washes. Waves said it closed the franchise ...