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NewsLondis plans a year of activity as it celebrates turning 60
Londis is 60 years old and “stronger than ever” following three record-breaking years of sales growth and recruitment, according to Martin Swadling, Londis brand director, as he revealed a host of consumer and retailer initiatives for 2019 to celebrate the milestone anniversary. He said 1,160 retailers had joined the brand ...
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NewsACS urges retailers to report crime after police report fall
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to new figures from the Office for National Statistics’ annual Crime Survey for England and Wales, reiterating calls on retailers to report incidents of shop theft when they occur. According to the ONS survey, which covers the whole of retail, the number ...
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NewsGoogle Maps adds real-time EV charger availability
Google Maps has added a facility in the UK and US to help electric vehicle (EV) drivers to find available chargers for their cars. The facility provides information on real-time availability of charging ports from networks including Chargemaster, EVgo, SemaConnect and soon, Chargepoint. Information provided includes how many ports are ...
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NewsHave your say on nominations for Special Recognition Award
As this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards get under way, we are seeking nominations for our ‘Special Recognition’ award, which is run in conjunction with the Awards’ principal sponsor, Essar Oil (UK) Ltd, and is voted for by the readers of Forecourt Trader. The category aims to highlight the person/people who ...
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NewsCertas Energy opens bunker refuelling site in Scotland
Certas Energy has opened a new bunker refuelling site at the ‘fechan Truckstop (Eardley International) in Scotland. The site, which is located at Junction 19 of the A74(M) motorway at Ecclefechan, features a high-speed refuelling system, which dispenses fuel at up to 120 litres per minute, and enables up to ...
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NewsTaxi smashes into Kay Group Spar store in Burnley
Staff and customers had a lucky escape at The Kay Group’s Spar store at Kitchen’s Garage in Trafalgar Street, Burnley, when a taxi smashed through the window and finally stopped in the middle of the building. The incident occurred at 11pm on Saturday May 20. A police spokesman said: “No ...
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NewsExxon Mobil commits to expansion of Fawley refinery
ExxonMobil has committed to plans to expand its Fawley refinery near Southampton to increase production of ultra-low sulfur diesel by almost 45%, or 38,000 barrels per day, along with logistics improvements. “ExxonMobil continues to invest in the Fawley refinery and chemical plant, Britain’s largest integrated facility,” said Bryan Milton, president ...
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NewsPRA welcomes CMA decision to block supermarket merger
Good news today for the independent forecourt sector as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed its blocking of the merger between supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Asda, after finding it would lead to increased prices at many petrol stations across the UK. PRA chairman Brian Madderson had warned last month ...
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NewsGovernment commission calls for ban on diesel lorries by 2040
Ministers should ban the sale of new diesel HGV lorries by no later than 2040, according to a report by the government’s National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). The report, Better Delivery: the challenge for freight, highlights the need for the government to prepare detailed assessments of the infrastructure needed to enable ...
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NewsGarner Group reopens site after major redevelopment
Former Forecourt Trader of the Year the Garner Group has officially reopened a site in Hampshire after a major redevelopment. Woolmer Service Station underwent a complete transformation during which the site in Bordon, Hampshire, was demolished and re-built. The petrol station and forecourt were originally built in 1984 but in ...
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NewsAlfa Power introduces DC wallbox electric charger
Alfa Power says it is the first CPO (Charge Point Operator) to adapt and introduce DC wallbox technology to the public market. The DC technology enables many cars to charge at a rate of 25kW, much higher than can be achieved using AC chargers. Alfa Power also claims the equipment ...
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NewsPolice officers recover ATM stolen in Northern Ireland
An ATM machine has been recovered by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland after it was found outside Omagh. Speaking on Tuesday April 23, detective inspector Trevor Stevenson said: “We received a report yesterday evening, around 6:20pm, that an ATM machine had been located by a member of ...
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NewsBirmingham service station put up for sale
Shireland Road Service Station in Smethwick, north west of Birmingham city centre, has been brought to the market by business property adviser Christie & Co. Occupying a corner plot on a busy road in a densely populated residential area, the Jet-branded service station comprises a canopy covered forecourt with four ...
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NewsEG Group plans major expansion of site at Montrose
Euro Garages parent EG Group is planning a major expansion of a site at Montrose in Scotland after having an offer to buy the site accepted. George and Derek Mitchell have accepted an offer from EG Group for the purchase of their Ford dealership in Montrose and neighbouring petrol station. ...
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NewsGuidance offered on track and trace tobacco regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores and Bestway Wholesale are both offering guidance to retailers on the new tobacco track and trace regulations which will come into operation on May 20. The regulations require retailers to have an Economic Operator Identifier Code (registered to their business) and a Facility Identifier Code ...
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TG signs with Valero for Texaco across its 21 sites
TG Convenience Stores wholly owned by SGN Ltd, a recent new entry to Forecourt Trader’s Top 50 Indies is to use the Texaco brand for 21 of its service stations, following an agreement between Valero and TG Convenience Store’s CEO Graham Peacock. The agreement marks an extension of ...
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BP’s ultra-rapid offer
BP is preparing to offer dealers the opportunity to introduce 150kW ultra-rapid charging on their forecourts.The new BP Chargemaster 150kW installations optimise electric vehicle (EV) performance by providing as many as 100 miles worth of charge in 10 minutes, much faster than the current standard of 50kW charge points.Howard Nunn, ...
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Gridserve has announced plans to build a UK-wide network of more than 100 Electric Forecourts designed specifically for the needs of electric vehicle (EV) drivers, delivering convenient, ultra-fast, low-cost charging for all types of EVs. Gridserve’s £1bn programme involves the company building new solar farms to supply the forecourts, and ...
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GeniePoint in rapid EV charge deal with Morrisons
ChargePoint Services, owner and operator of the GeniePoint Network, has announced a green transport energy roll-out plan with Morrisons to provide rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging across its sites, nationwide.Morrisons will provide its customers with 50-100kW highest-specification rapid chargers, enabling customers to shop in-store while their EV refuels in around ...
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Shell sites give discount to First Utility customers
Shell’s network of service stations is to offer discounts to customers of its electricity provider First Utility, which it has rebranded as Shell Energy.The brand change comes a year after Shell acquired First Utility, one of the largest challenger energy suppliers in Great Britain.Shell Energy customers will receive a 3% ...