All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2021 – Page 3
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James Hall & Co completes major overhaul of forecourt and Spar store in Lancashire
A major overhaul of a forecourt and Spar store at Lostock Hall, south of Preston in Lancashire, has been completed by Spar wholesaler and retailer James Hall & Co.
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DEADLINE TODAY! Get your entries in now for the Forecourt Trader Awards
The entry deadline for the Forecourt Trader Awards 2021 is TODAY. Get your entries in now for the most prestigious and respected awards in the UK’s fuel-retailing calendar.
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CNG Fuels plans world’s largest public access biomethane station for HGVs
CNG Fuels has announced it will open the world’s largest public access biomethane refuelling station for HGVs by the end of the year near Bristol.
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Recovery in forecourt road fuel sales stalls with 6.5% week-on-week fall
The recent recovery in forecourt road fuel sales stalled last week with the figures across Great Britain down 6.5% compared with the previous week.
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Hydrogen companies aim to deploy 2,000 refuelling pumps in UK by 2030
A deal aimed at accelerating the creation of the first UK-wide hydrogen network for the transport sector has been agreed by two companies in the sector.
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Two men jailed for robbery at Scottish filling station
Two men have been jailed for a robbery at the filling station in Bothwell Street, Dunfermline, in December, 2020.
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NFRN produces posters to publicise new 10p charge for plastic bags
With the new 10p charge on single-use carrier bags coming into effect for small businesses in England from next Friday (May 21), the NFRN has produced a series of posters that can be displayed in shops to aid retailers and remind their customers about the change.
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ACS urges retailers to sign up to campaign to ensure communities can access cash
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging local shops to promote their acceptance of cash through the Cash Friendly Pledge.
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Used car market down by 8.9% in first quarter but showing signs of recovery
The UK’s used car market declined by 8.9% in the first quarter of 2021 according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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New Motion study of EV drivers finds smart charging is a key to boosting take-up
More than six in 10 (64%) UK EV drivers agree that smart charging is key to encouraging further EV adoption, as speed and energy efficiency remains a key factor to improving the charging experience.
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Gulf’s Oomph loyalty programme raises funds for good causes
Money has been awarded to a number of good causes from funds raised by Gulf’s loyalty platform, Oomph, and the collective efforts of staff and customers at participating Gulf forecourts.
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College in North Wales launches a course to train mechanics to work on electric vehicles
A college in North Wales is one of the first in the UK to launch a course to train mechanics to work on electric vehicles.
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Product News
Philip Morris expands support for its heated tobacco range
Philip Morris Limited (PML) has announced it will significantly expand its field force operation so thousands more retailers can stock IQOS, its heated tobacco device, in new cities and regions across the country.
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Cadbury partners Merlin Entertainments again for its summer promotion
Cadbury is joining forces with Merlin Entertainments again for its summer promotion.
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ACS welcomes tougher sentences for violent crime in Queen’s speech
Tougher sentences for violent crime was outlined in the Queen’s Speech today (May 11), as she set out the Government’s priorities for the new parliamentary session at the State Opening of Parliament.
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SHOP TALK: Masculinity measured by meat
Did you know it’s No Meat May? No, me neither. It’s a charity campaign challenging people to give up meat for 31 days.
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Still time to enter! Deadline extension for Forecourt Trader Awards 2021
Excitement is building as more and more fuel retailers nationwide get behind this year’s Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards. As we emerge from the challenging restrictions of the past year, retailers are keen to prepare the best entries possible, so the deadline has been extended by one week to Monday, May 17.
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PRA announces date and agenda for its next online Business Bulletin event
The PRA has announced that its next online Business Bulletin will take place on 20 May.
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Responsible Car Wash Scheme launches hand car wash licence pilot project
The Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS) launches a pilot project today, to test the effectiveness of introducing licensing for car wash businesses.
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Promotional Feature
VIDEO: How pizza can help forecourts capture the food-to-go market
As travel missions return amid easing lockdown restrictions, the food-to-go market is expected to be worth £21.6bn by 2022. Pizza is well placed to capitalise on this trend…