All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2024
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Product NewsNATIONAL CONVENIENCE SHOW: Why you should be there
Getting the in-shop offer right is more important than ever for forecourt operators, so many will be opting for a bit of retail therapy at next month’s National Convenience Show.
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NewsFuel margins are still high, says CMA
The CMA’s latest monitoring report on road fuel has found that prices at the pump have risen since late January, accompanied by above average margins and spreads.
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AnalysisTECH TALK: Government ‘fuel finder scheme’ must be designed to benefit motorist
Fierce competition between forecourts has long been the most effective way to ensure low prices for motorists.
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Equipment NewsHydrogen - why Dover Fueling Solutions believes investment will pay off in the long run
Hydrogen remains a central pillar on the road to net zero with the fuel source predicted to make up 22% of final energy demand globally by 2050, states Dover Fueling Solutons.
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Equipment NewsCOMMENT: Time for businesses to re-think self-checkouts, says Volumatic
In an era marked by a huge rise in retail technological advancements aimed at enhancing convenience, the self-checkout experience can fall short of its promise, leaving shoppers grappling with frustrations and inefficiencies.
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NewsEaster busier than Christmas for EV charging
Analysis from Allstar’s nationwide charging network of more than 19,000 chargepoints has shown that of the two main holiday periods, Easter is around a third busier for the EV charging network than Christmas.
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Equipment NewsIstobal launches the 'flexible and faster' 5-brush rollover
Spanish car wash specialist Istobal has launched a new version of the M’Wash3 Pro 5-brush rollover, describing it as a more ”complete and agile” machine that allows a reduction in washing and drying time of up to 30% compared to the 3-brush machine.
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Equipment NewsFORECOURT SHOW: M&E design & build specialist to exhibit at the show for the first time
Little Electrical, which specialises in mechanical and electrical (M&E) design and build packages for forecourt refurbishments and new installs, will exhibit at the Forecourt Show 2024 from stand J21.
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NewsBP expects Easter boost
BP is expecting to sell over two million Easter eggs as customers stock up on treats before they head off to visit family and friends over the Easter weekend.
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Equipment NewsAccessibility of EV charging is causing ‘confusion and disappointment’, warns EV charging expert
The ways in which accessibility to electric vehicle charging is being measured and assessed is leading to ‘confusion and disappointment’ within the industry and among drivers, according to an industry expert.
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NewsXPO Logistics uses HVO and electric-powered trucks
XPO, a provider of end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has successfully deployed HVO and electric-powered vehicles within its 4PL and transport control tower operations.
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NewsRontec customers donate £25K to children’s charity
A recent fundraising campaign, in partnership with Top 50 Indie Rontec and Pennies, raised over £25,000 for Lia’s Wings, the UK’s only aeroplane air ambulance charity, dedicated to babies and critically ill children.
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NewsAsda now has EV chargepoints at just 22 of its stores
While the total number of supermarkets offering EV chargepoints rose by 59% last year, figures show Asda de-activated most of its chargers leaving the facilities at just 22 of its stores.
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NewsNational Highways requests delay on services’ planning decision
National Highways has requested that a decision on a new application for a services and rest area at a site near the A1 at Morpeth be delayed until August 1.
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NewsStaff being trained to be more observant in bid to combat crime
Top 50 Indie Plaistow Broadway Filling Stations is training staff to be more observant when it comes to who is filling up with fuel on their sites.
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NewsMcCreadie of Newton Stewart switches to Jet
McCreadie of Newton Stewart in south west Scotland has switched from Gulf to Jet and is now being supplied by Highland Fuels.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHOCOLATE: Loco for cocoa
The national press loves a story about ‘shrinkflation’ – you know, products getting smaller but prices going up. The latest, earlier this week, was a story in both the Sun and the Mirror about Wispa bars being ‘half the size, but twice the price’. Cadbury brand owner Mondelez responded by saying reducing the size of its chocolate bars was a last resort in combating rising costs.
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InterviewCOMMENT: Do the maths - home charging for everyone will probably never happen
Most of us hate to see the results of fly tipping and yet if the noxious fumes being emitted by our diesel and petrol cars weren’t invisible we’d see that on average we’re effectively dumping from our exhaust the equivalent volume of a whole bag of fast food packaging every second we drive.
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NewsACS warns of £645m loss to convenience sector thanks to disposable vape ban
ACS is warning the government of a £645m boost to the illicit trade in vapes – and a £645m loss to convenience stores – if disposable vapes are banned next year.