All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2023 – Page 3
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NewsHampshire-based site achieves 15% uplift in fuel sales following Jet rebrand
Bucks Horn Oak service station, which became a Jet site in January, has achieved a 15% hike in fuel sales following the rebrand.
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NewsPolice investigating attempted arson at service station release CCTV images
Officers from North Yorkshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following attempted arson at The Dales Market Corner petrol station in Pateley Bridge.
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NewsGuide on Scottish recycling scheme updated after delay in implementation
Guidance on the Scottish DRS scheme provided by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has been updated to reflect the delay in its implementation.
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NewsTwo suspects arrested in connection with thefts from cash machines in Lancashire
Two men have been arrested and a large amount of cash and power tools seized following thefts from cash machines in Chorley and Preston.
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NewsPump price of unleaded petrol falls below 145p per litre for first time in 18 months
The average price of petrol has fallen below 145ppl for the first time in 18 months, new fuel price data from the RAC reveals.
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NewsHGV sales growing strongly but zero-emission models win just 0.3% of market
UK demand for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.1% to 11,517 registrations in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), but zero-emission models barely registered with just 0.3% of the market.
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NewsThieves break-in to Shropshire service station and steal about £3,000 of tobacco
Around £3,000 of tobacco have been stolen from a service station in Shropshire by raiders who broke in overnight while the site was closed.
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NewsEG Group raises more than £178,000 for British Red Cross in charity partnership
EG Group has revealed that it has raised more than £178,000 for the British Red Cross following a four-month partnership.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON RETAIL TECHNOLOGY: Money-saving mechanics
When talking recently about growth plans for Maxol, CEO Brian Donaldson said that using the latest technology on and off the forecourt was central to its strategy. He announced that the company will be introducing contactless payments for car washes and installing more self-check outs – all aimed at bringing more convenience and simplicity to its customer base.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: EV charging industry sets up association to help shape its future
A new trade body for the burgeoning EV charging industry is aiming to provide a major impetus for the sector. John Wood reports
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NewsA ‘magical’ day for Prem as locals and industry support Broxbourne Service Station launch
Independent retailer Prem Uthayakumaran enjoyed a ‘magical’ day last week celebrating the official launching of Broxbourne Service Station following two years of developments to squeeze the most out of the traditional site in Hertfordshire.
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NewsCMA to investigate supermarkets over fuel margins
The CMA is unhappy with the level of engagement from supermarkets in its Road Fuel Market Study and so will now be conducting formal interviews with the supermarkets’ senior management. The announcement came in an update from Sarah Cardell, chief executive of the CMA.
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NewsNTI site, The Swan, surpasses fuel volume targets
The Swan Service Station on the A644 Huddersfield Road at Mirfield, which opened in April, is already trading ahead of target according to BP.
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NewsTop 50 Indie gets first forecourt Creams Café
Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group became the first forecourt to have a Creams Café last week when it opened a concession at its new Scot Lane site in Wigan.
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NewsLogistics UK calls for fiscal support to enable EV uptake
More support is needed to enable the logistics sector to decarbonise in line with the government’s 2050 net zero deadline, according to a new report by business group Logistics UK.
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NewsMotorists queue for ‘cheapest fuel in UK’
Motorists have been queuing to fill up at the Eastgate Garage in Narberth, Pembrokeshire for what is believed to be the cheapest fuel in the UK.
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NewsShotgun robber sought in Huddersfield
Kirklees police have issued images of a man they want to speak to following two forecourt robberies in Huddersfield last week.
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NewsEurospar Larne store doubles in size
The doors have officially opened at the improved Eurospar Linn Road in Larne, following an extension that has doubled the size of the store, bringing over 2,500 additional products and services to the community, while creating 15 new jobs.
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NewsCWA urges government to crack down on employment law abuse
Gordon Balmer, executive director of the Car Wash Association, has said that he was extremely pleased that Gary Sambrook MP (Birmingham Northfield) gave a voice to victims of modern slavery during PMQs recently.