All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2022 – Page 2
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The Grocer Gold Awards 2023 moves to the Royal Albert Hall
The Grocer Gold Awards 2023 is moving to the Royal Albert Hall having outgrown its previous venue.
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Gridserve celebrates being named the UK’s best public charging provider by What Car?
Gridserve is celebrating after being named the UK’s best public charging provider by What Car?
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Armed robber makes off with two-figure sum of cash after petrol station raid in Scotland
Detectives from Police Scotland are appealing for information following a robbery at a service station in Stevenston, Ayrshire.
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JTI tells MPs trading standards need more cash and powers to clamp down on illegal trade
JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has presented evidence to MPs on the scale of the illegal tobacco and vape trade, and called for stronger powers and additional funding for Trading Standards to tackle the issue.
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Detectives appeal for information following armed robbery at Harpenden filling station
Detectives from Hertfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an armed robbery at a petrol station garage in Harpenden during the early hours of Thursday 24 November.
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Shell’s Recharge app used by more than 500,000 EV drivers across 35 countries
Shell has revealed that more than 500,000 EV drivers are now using its Shell Recharge app across 35 countries.
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Deal to buy National Lottery operator Camelot agreed by its successor Allwyn
A deal to buy the National Lottery operator Camelot has been agreed by Allwyn, the company that will be taking over the licence to run the National Lottery from February 2024.
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RAC slams supermarket fuel prices after Costco cut leaves its petrol 12ppl cheaper
The RAC has again accused the big four supermarkets of charging excessive margins on fuel, after Costco reacted to falling wholesale prices by cutting its petrol price by 8ppl to 147.7ppl, 12ppl less than the average price of a litre at the supermarkets.
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EG Group unveils £2.5m scheme to replace another PFS with Asda on the Move store
EG Group is now aiming to demolish at least eight of its petrol filling stations to make way for Asda convenience stores or foodservice developments after it applied for permission for a £2.5m scheme in Wolverhampton.
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Convenience stores must automate or face being left behind
Convenience retailers looking to stay relevant must improve, streamline, and automate in-store operations to elevate the customer experience, according to Andrew Blatherwick, chairman emeritus and advisor at information and communications specialist RELEX Solutions.
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iSqueeze to make fresh juice as accessible as coffee on-the-go
Commercial juice machine provider iSqueeze is aiming to shake up the fresh juice market using the latest technology to deliver the ”highest quality” juice, with a focus on customer experience.
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EG Group sells IT firm GB3 to EvolveODM
Wigan-based managed network services provider EvolveODM has acquired Preston-based IT firm GB3 from EG Group to create an IT services powerhouse in Lancashire. GB3, which has 45 employees and a 10-year track record in IT support, will become a sister brand to EvolveODM.
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COMMENT: Honesty and communication are key to safe working
A quick search on google demonstrates the potential dangers of carrying out works on a forecourt. Just recently, an engineering company was fined after a worker fractured his pelvis and suffered internal injuries after falling through a petrol station forecourt canopy.
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TECH TALK: What you need to know about ultra-rapid EV chargers
An ever-increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on our roads today has increased the need for charging in the UK. This is true for van fleets and higher-mileage drivers as well as privately-owned vehicles
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Safety scheme minimises risks on petrol forecourts
We must always be aware that forecourts are an inherently risky place to work. While millions of drivers come and fill up safely every day, they are a site that contains a potentially deadly mix of explosive vapours, liquids and other hazardous materials.
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Up to £100 million boost to improve HGV roadside facilities
Lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities following up to £100 million investment from industry and government, the Roads Minister Richard Holden has announced today (November 24).
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FOOD TO GO: Coffee and a croissant, anyone?
We look at the growing link between coffee sales and bakery items
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Campaigners for accessible EV charging host reception at the House of Commons
MPs and industry leaders attended a Parliamentary reception hosted by Motability, the charity, to learn more about how public electric vehicle (EV) charging can be made accessible to disabled people.
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Tractor used in theft of cash machine from service station in Yorkshire
Detectives from North Yorkshire Police are investigating the theft of a free-standing cash machine from outside a service station in Ryedale.
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Phillips 66 biennial conference receives strong approval in customer feedback
Phillips 66 has revealed that its biennial conference last month was its most successful ever, based on customer feedback.