All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2023 – Page 6
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NewsEssar UK appoints Mike Mackay as chief transformation officer
Essar has appointe Mike Mackay to the role of chief transformation officer at Essar Oil UK. He will also join the company’s executive leadership team.
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NewsConnected Kerb and Surrey County Council plan to deliver 10K public EV chargers by 2030
Connected Kerb and Surrey County Council has announced that together, they will take the lead role in delivering the 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charge points needed across the county by 2030.
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NewsKent-based dealer 4-Elms continues long-term alliance by re-signing with Jet
One of Jet’s longest-standing dealer sites, 4 Elms, has re-signed with the fuel brand nearly 50 years since first coming on board.
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NewsFirst Hydrogen and Rivus partner for LCV trials
Automotive and green energy developer, First Hydrogen, is to partner with fleet management provider and member of the UK Aggregated Hydrogen Freight Consortium (AFHC), Rivus, to start operational trials with a first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV).
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SOFT DRINKS: Thirsty work
To say soft drinks are a big seller at Eurospar Donegall Road in Belfast would definitely be something of an understatement. Customers love soft drinks, confirms manager David Harrison, who added that they sell over £7,600-worth of impulse drinks and £5,000-worth of take-home drinks every week. The store is a great example of best practice in managing the soft drinks category, so much so that it was a finalist in last year’s Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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OtherProtect 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 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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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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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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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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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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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.