Merril Boulton
Joining the title in 1991, Merril established Forecourt Trader as the premier source of industry news, analysis, and insight, building strong relationships with industry leaders and retailers, and leading the magazine through its digital transition last year.
NewsRoadchef powers up Bothwell Services with ‘ultra-fast’ EV charging hub
Roadchef in partnership with Gridserve unveils six new 350kW chargers on the M74
NewsHappy couple hold wedding reception ‘of their dreams’ at M25 Cobham Services
A first for Cobham Services on the M25 took place last weekend (June 29) as it became the venue for a happy couple holding the wedding reception ‘of their dreams’ in an unconventional but unforgettable setting.
Equipment NewsTransport company collaborates with HVS to explore potential of adding hydrogen fuel cell HGVs to fleet
Hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has entered into a strategic collaboration with Edwin C Farrall Transport Ltd (Farrall’s Group) to explore the integration of hydrogen fuel cell HGVs into the Farrall’s fleet.
Equipment NewsCBRE reveals its top 10 best investment locations for EV charging infrastructure
Global property specialist CBRE has published its ranking of the top 10 UK locations which provide the greatest investment opportunity in EV charging infrastructure.
NewsStanlow Refinery celebrates centenary with 100 grants for local community
Stanlow Refinery owner EET Fuels (formerly Essar Oil UK), has announced the launch of its ‘100 grants for 100 years’ to celebrate the refinery’s 100th anniversary.
NewsOsprey Charging on track to build ‘largest ultra-rapid charging hub in Scotland’
EV rapid charge-point operator Osprey Charging, has announced plans for a new ultra-fast 16-charger hub in Paisley – which it claims will be the largest public ultra-rapid charging hub in Scotland.
News‘Accessible’ EV charging to be piloted in East London
Chargepoint operator (CPO) Believ and Waltham Forest Council are joining forces to bring more accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints to hundreds of residents, including disabled people, across East London.
NewsPermission sought for coffee drive-thru and EV charging facility near M6 in Birmingham
UK property developer Godwin Developments has submitted a planning application for a new coffee drive-thru and electric vehicle charging facility on Tyburn Road in Birmingham.
NewsMFG applies for permission to develop Hastings site to ‘dual fuel’ format
The Motor Fuel Group is seeking planning permission to redevelop a site in Hastings, East Sussex, adding food to go and jet washing services, as well as six electric vehicle charging bays, to create what has become the recognisable MFG ‘dual fuel’ forecourt format for the future.
NewsIonity opens EV-only rapid-charging site alongside Starbucks on main road near Brighton
A new stand-alone rapid-charging site has been opened in East Sussex on the A27, near the historic town of Lewes and close to Brighton, by charging network specialist Ionity.
NewsGrand opening for new Shell forecourt and Spar store in Yorkshire
The sun came out for the opening of a new Shell forecourt and Spar convenience store in the East Riding of Yorkshire last week.
NewsPlans put forward for EV-only service station and drive-through on A34 near Stafford
A proposal for a new electric vehicle-only service station on the A34 near Stafford has been put forward to the Stafford Borough Council this week by George Developments Ltd, believed to be on behalf of Gridserve.
NewsWho is your forecourt idol? Get your nominations in for this year’s Special Recognition Award
Is there someone you particularly admire in this brilliant fuel retailing industry of ours? Someone you respect who is deserving of public recognition? If so, send in your nomination as soon as possible.
Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Toyota, Subaru and Mazda plot the future with carbon-neutral combustion engines
Vehicle manufacturers Toyota, Subaru and Mazda, have committed to the future of internal combusion engines by maximising their integration with motors, batteries, and other electric drive units, as well as making them compatible with various carbon-neutral fuels.
Equipment NewsVolumatic launches ‘cutting-edge’ cash management solution and partners with Security G4S Cash Solutions
Cash management specialist Volumatic launched its new CashView Enterprise Software at the recent Forecourt Show at the NEC.
NewsSpar wholesaler Blakemore takes delivery of two electric HGVs as Electric Freightway programme gets under way
The first fully electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) have been delivered under the Electric Freightway programme to Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore & Son, which specialises in the retail and foodservice sectors
NewsService station armed robbers jailed for total of 11 years following investigation by Essex Police
Two armed criminals who used an imitation firearm and a knife to rob a Jet service station have been jailed for a combined 11 years.
NewsGilbarco Veeder-Root aims to transform forecourt EV charging business with launch of Konect
Fuel and convenience retail technology specialist Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), is aiming to transform forecourt electric vehicle charging with the launch of Konect, which it describes as a powerful EV recharging ecosystem designed specifically for the fuel retail industry.
NewsMoto named as top ten ‘very big’ employer in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2024
Motorway services operator, Moto Hospitality, has been named as a top ten ‘very big’ employer in this year’s Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times, while also receiving a Spotlight Award as the ‘Best Place to Work for employees aged 55+’.
NewsSMMT calls for action as lack of ‘van-suitable’ chargepoints contributes to 42% slump in sales of electric LCVs
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) rose by 5.4% in April as more businesses invested in the latest models, but take-up of battery electric vans slumped by 42.2%, prompting callls for “urgent action” to deliver ’van-suitable’ public chargepoints across the UK.