All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2023 – Page 2
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NewsMFG applies for KDRB of BP-branded site at Ferry Road in Edinburgh
MFG has applied for planning permission for a KDRB of its BP-branded site at 72-77 Ferry Road in Edinburgh, which would include solar panels on top of the canopy and a sedum green roof for the new sales building.
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NewsCWA slams government’s failure to take action against non-compliant hand car washes
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has again criticised the government for its failure to take action against non-compliant hand car washes that are operating illegally.
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NewsJoint venture commits £200m to developing green hydrogen production schemes
Energy infrastructure development company Carlton Power has set up a joint venture which will commit an initial £200m to construction and operation of green hydrogen production schemes in the UK.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CRISPS AND SNACKS: Banking on bagged snacks
In the car, at your desk, in front of the TV, even in bed… wherever people are and whatever they are doing, you can bet that often snacks are involved. This is why the UK’s crisps, snacks and nuts (CSN) market is worth £4bn and is growing by 10.7% year-on-year (Nielsen).
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NewsJapanese companies collaborate to develop small hydrogen combustion engines
A research association to develop hydrogen combustion engines for small mobility has been set up by Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki.
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NewsACS backs HMRC proposals for tougher sanctions to tackle illegal tobacco
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed proposals for tougher sanctions to tackle illegal tobacco in its response to an HM Revenue and Customs consultation.
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NewsOctopus Electroverse launches EV charging solution for businesses
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse has launched its new solution for businesses, enabling them to manage their EV fleets through a new online platform, with customisable reporting functions.
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Product NewsForecourts help deliver strongest soft drinks sales as Britvic outlines £8,400 opportunity for every c-store
The soft drinks category has delivered the greatest absolute value growth of any product category in 2022, according to Britvic’s Soft Drinks Review 2023, which is now worth £2.8bn to the convenience channel.
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NewsRAC predicts busy Bank Holiday on the roads as drivers plan 19.2m leisure trips
Forecourts nationwide are preparing for a busy Bank Holiday as the RAC and transport expert INRIX released estimates that Britain’s drivers will make around 19.2m leisure car trips between this Friday and the end of bank holiday Monday - the highest number since before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Industry FeatureONSITE: A Sterling performance
Gloucestershire-based Sterling Petroleum took on its first dealer forecourt in 2020 and in just three years, managing director Nakendram Piratheepan (Theepan) has built a portfolio of 10 sites with the promise of more to come.
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NewsFoundations laid for Ammogen’s ammonia-to-hydrogen project
The foundations have been laid at a first-of-a-kind green ammonia-to-hydrogen demonstrator site at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP) in Birmingham.
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NewsThief blames machines for non-payment
A man who admitted driving off without paying for his fuel at a Sainsbury’s petrol station three times in a month, told a court he had tried to pay on three more occasions.
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NewsCCTV appeal after diesel thefts
Norfolk police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after stolen fuel cards were used to obtain £6,000-worth of diesel.
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Promotional FeatureHow to prepare for the electric driving revolution
Now is the time for forecourts to capitalise on the rise of electric vehicles and bring future-fit charging infrastructure to current and prospective drivers.
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NewsGridserve challenges claim by RAC that government is unlikely to hit EV charger target
EV charging company Gridserve has hit back at claims by the RAC that the government is unlikely to meet its targets for provision of rapid chargers at motorway service stations.
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NewsACS welcomes Welsh government plan to develop resilience of retail sector
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new plan launched by the Welsh government and Wales Retail Forum, which has been developed to build a more resilient retail sector in Wales.
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NewsShell applies for planning permission for a KDRB of site on A47 in Norwich
Shell UK has applied for planning permission for a KDRB of its Shell Brundall Service Station on a roundabout on the A47 Yarmouth Road in Norwich.
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NewsACS reiterates its support for tough enforcement of age-related vaping regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated its support for tough enforcement action against those who sell vapes and other age-restricted products to under-age customers.
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NewsEV installations hit record high but RAC warns government still unlikely to reach target
New figures showing March and April had the highest ever rate of EV charger installations have been hailed by ChargeUK, the recently formed association for EV charger companies.
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NewsDerbyshire Police appeal to identify men after alleged hate crime at service station
Derbyshire Police has made an appeal for help to identify three men who may have important information regarding an alleged hate crime in Glossop.