All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2023
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: Fit for a King
As I write this, the weather forecast for the Coronation weekend is not great however, the sales forecast looks somewhat brighter. While there’s quite a bit of controversy in some quarters about the cost of the Coronation, many organisations are pointing to the sales it will bring in.
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NewsSHOP TALK: Banking on it
This weekend, Easter marks the start of Bank Holiday season 2023. And what a season it is with an extra Bank Holiday for the King’s Coronation on May 8. Before that there is Early May Bank Holiday on May 1 and after it, there is Spring Bank Holiday on May 29. This is all followed by the Summer Bank Holiday on August 28 then, of course, Christmas.
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NewsStand by! Drivers set to embark on 17m leisure trips over Easter
Drivers are set to embark on up to 17m leisure trips by car this Easter bank holiday, with Good Friday and Easter Sunday set to see the largest number of journeys made, leading to long delays in parts of the south and west of the UK, new figures suggest.
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NewsGovernment reiterates plan to ban all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
The government has reiterated its plan to phase out the sale of all petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and all non-zero emission (tailpipe) cars by 2035, and has no plans to follow the EU in allowing cars that run on e-fuels.
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NewsMoto Hospitality launches mental health campaign in partnership with charities
Motorway services provider Moto Hospitality is launching a #carversation campaign as part of the partnership with Moto Foundation, Mind and SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health).
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NewsGovernment announces additional £400m of funding to support EV charger rollout in England
The government has announced an additional £400m of funding to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across England.
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NewsSpar store and Shell forecourt in Whitby reopen after refurbishment
Spar wholesaler and retailer James Hall & Co has reopened its Spar store and Shell forecourt at Stakesby, Whitby, in North Yorkshire, after a refurbishment and extension.
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NewsThe Fed urges new Scottish first minister to stick to timetable for DRS introduction
The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has called on the newly elected Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf to push ahead with the launch of the country’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on August 16 2023.
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NewsNew owner rebrands charging provider EB Charging as Blink Charging UK
US-based Blink Charging a multinational manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of EV charging equipment and services, has rebranded EB Charging to Blink Charging UK following its acquisition in April 2022.
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NewsNew legislation to reform business rates system welcomed by ACS
New legislation to reform the business rates system has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Equipment NewsHow to improve the reliability of EV charge points
The EV charging industry today remains fixated on infrastructure planning, procurement and installation, rather than on how best to improve the reliability and uptime of existing charge points.
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Equipment NewsProtect your investment
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is a key aspect of forecourt management, ensuring that equipment is working efficiently and safely while preventing expensive repairs and downtime.
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Equipment NewsDFS launches DX Power to connect EV chargers, fuel dispensers, payment systems and store
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), has announed the European launch of DX Power, a solution that integrates electric vehicle (EV) chargers with Prizma, DFS’ connected mobility and convenience hub, to provide retailers with improved visibility and control, and customers with flexible payment options.
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Equipment NewsVolumatic encourages businesses to invest in cash handling technology post Budget
When Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his latest Budget, he confirmed that the UK is expected to avoid going into a technical recession in 2023 and promised to remain vigilant and take any necessary action to ensure economic stability over the coming year.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Industry analysis shows investment may go abroad unless UK Government takes action
The UK downstream sector faces an uphill battle to attract investment in the low carbon fuels needed for Net Zero unless the UK Government creates a more business-friendly environment, according to UKPIA analysis.
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Equipment NewsFacewatch wins best practice backing from UK regulator for facial recognition technology
Facial recognition retail security specialist Facewatch has won the official backing of the UK regulator - Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera - which has recognised the company’s “excellent and most commendable commitment” to high standards and maintaining public trust.
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NewsIssa brothers considering an £8bn takeover bid for Subway, according to reports
A potential £8bn takeover of Subway is being considered by the founders and joint owners of EG Group Mohsin and Zuber Issa, according to newspaper reports.
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NewsEU requires all new cars to be zero emission from 2035 but allows e-fuel vehicles
The EU has approved a law that will require all new cars sold from 2035 to have zero emissions, but has also passed an amendment allowing new cars running on e-fuels to be sold after that date.
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NewsRAC accuses supermarkets of outrageous behaviour over diesel prices
The RAC has accused the big four supermarkets of outrageous behaviour over the pricing of diesel as its wholesale price is now on a par with petrol yet diesel is still being sold for 17.5ppl more on average at UK forecourts.
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NewsAsda offers to sell 13 forecourt sites to settle competition issues over Co-op deal
Asda has offered to sell 13 forecourt sites after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded its £600m takeover of the Co-op’s forecourt business could lead to a reduction in competition in 13 local areas.