All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2021 – Page 2
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ACS reiterates call for DRS scheme to be well designed for retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated its call for the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) that is well-designed for retailers following publication of a new government consultation.
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Detectives seeking burglars who smashed their way into forecourt store in Suffolk
Detectives from Suffolk Police are appealing for witnesses after burglars smashed their way into the petrol station in the High Street in Kessingland at about 12:45am on Thursday 25 March.
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SMMT calls for greater support to drive EV purchase as ‘consumer acceptance remains low’
The need for greater support for private retail uptake of electric vehicles, has been highlighted by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) following new figures showing businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel.
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CNG Fuels starts work on public access biomethane HGV refuelling station in Scotland
CNG Fuels has started building what it claims will be Scotland’s first public access renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station.
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£40,000 reported stolen in armed raid on forecourt in Lincolnshire
An armed robbery in which about £40,000 is reported to have been stolen from a petrol station is being investigated by officers from Lincolnshire Police.
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Equipment News
GripHero introduces a clear-top version of its nozzle-mounted hand protection dispensers
GripHero has launched a clear-top version of its nozzle-mounted hand protection dispensers.
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Product News
Costa Coffee adds two new variants to its RTD range
Costa Coffee has responded to insights from its coffee shop business to launch two new Costa Coffee RTD variants – Vanilla Latte and Flat White – to drive incremental sales within the coffee RTD segment.
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Government injects further £54m into developing hydrogen and EV technology
The government has announced another round of multi-million pound grants to support development of electric trucks and hydrogen-powered buses.
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Covid-related threats add to shocking abuse of local shop staff, ACS Crime Report reveals
Eighty nine per cent of people working in local shops have experienced some form of abuse, with over 1.2million incidents recorded over the past year, with Covid-related abuse one of the biggest issues facing retailers.
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Motability and Designability join forces to support accessible EV charging project
Motability, a national disability charity, has partnered with Designability, a charity which creates products to enable disabled people to live with greater independence, to help support Motability’s latest project to make electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UK accessible for people living with disabilities.
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Zemo Partnership launches new scheme to boost uptake of renewable fuels
Zemo Partnership (formerly LowCVP) is launching a new Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) for high- blend renewable fuels.
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Equipment News
New EV charge-point protection and safety solutions from Brandsafe
Improved levels of protection for electric vehicle (EV) charge points installed in garage forecourts and service stations have been launched as a new range of high-performance solutions from Brandsafe, the UK impact protection equipment specialist.
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Focus On Feature
FOCUS ON: Tanks & pipework - tank cleaning and inspection regime is key
Now, more than ever, it’s important to have a tank cleaning and inspection regime
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Equipment News
Istobal claims to be first car wash manufacturer with ‘zero water disposal’ system
Spanish car wash specialist Istobal is claiming to be the first manufacturer to develop zero water disposal in its car washes thanks to its pioneering biological recycler with ultra-filtration system.
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C-stores more highly rated following Covid year, says PayPoint survey
Convenience stores have taken on a new importance over the past 12 months as Brits spend more time in their local community, according to new research commissioned by PayPoint.
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Product News
Imperial Tobacco celebrates first anniversary of Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own range
Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of two new formats and a limited-edition design for its Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own (RYO) range to celebrate one year in the market.
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Product News
Mars Wrigley UK adds Galaxy Smooth Orange to its indulgent range of chocolate treats
Mars Wrigley UK has launched Galaxy Smooth Orange, the latest instalment in the brand’s indulgent range of chocolate treats.
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Co-op launches its first franchise store on forecourt at Co-op Cornwall Services
Co-op has launched its first franchise store at a service station, with the opening of Co-op Cornwall Services.
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Fuel sales beginning to edge up as England takes the first steps out of lockdown
Overall fuel sales have begun to edge up as the first steps are being taken out of the lockdown in England, according to the latest figures from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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CWA welcomes minister’s letter reversing guidance to close jet wash facilities
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has welcomed a letter from a minister at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) confirming that jet wash facilities where the driver carries out the wash can operate under the current lockdown restrictions.