All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2023 – Page 4
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NewsMer takes top spot in Zapmap survey part 2: destination and on-street charging
UK chargepoint mapping service Zapmap has released its annual satisfaction rankings for lower-powered, ‘destination’ and ‘on-street’ public charging networks in the UK – with Mer coming in first place.
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NewsFairFuelUK calls on Chancellor to reduce fuel prices
FairFuel UK has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to reduce fuel prices in the forthcoming Autumn Statement, following a poll of more than 40,000 FairFuel supporters.
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NewsFormer EG Group convenience forecourt becomes 100th Asda Express store
A former EG Group petrol forecourt in Hexham has become the site of the 100th Asda Express store, following a rapid rollout of Co-op and EG Group conversions.
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NewsTesla tops five-year EV sales list, but many challenges to electric switch remain, says Confused.com
Experts at Confused.com car insurance have compared the average number of annual registrations of electric vehicles over the past five years to reveal the UK’s top 10 most popular models, with Tesla taking the two top slots by a considerable margin.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON HOT BEVERAGES: Big cup winners
Many forecourt stores have one or two Costa Express machines but the winner of Forecourt Trader of the Year’s Best Hot Beverages Outlet – Rontec Magor Services at junction 23 of the M4 – has four. And what is more the team at the store ensures the machines are always clean and working well which has been reflected in a 98.5% audit score from Costa itself for the care and maintenance of the units.
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NewsMan jailed for Morrisons forecourt robbery
A man who admitted breaking into a Northampton petrol station has been jailed for a year.
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NewsSafety concerns shut down 100 on-street EV charge points in Portsmouth
Nearly 100 on-street charging points for EVs in Portsmouth have been disconnected after safety concerns were raised by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).
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NewsHockmeyer Motors sold to AF Blakemore
Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore and Son Limited has expanded its operation in Sleaford, Lincolnshire after agreeing a deal to purchase Hockmeyer Motors Limited.
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NewsACS warns of impact of wage rises as NLW set to reach £11.44
The Association of Convenience Stores has warned about the affordability of the rise in the National Living Wage announced by the Government yesterday (November 21).
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NewsTwo high-turnover forecourts change hands as independent sells up in Scotland
Two high-turnover forecourts in the Central Belt of Scotland have been sold by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, under the title ‘Project Squash’.
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NewsRetailers fear negative impact of tobacco ban on trade, plus increase in illicit activity
Research of 1,000 retailers conducted by JTI has found that 86% of convenience retailers believe the Government’s proposed generational ban on tobacco products will have a negative impact on their business.
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NewsMotorists under the radar, but welcome boost for business in Autumn Statement
A boost for businesses, while motorists can breathe a sigh of relief, following today’s Autumn Statement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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NewsEssar re-opens forecourt in South Wales
Penybanc Service Station in South Wales has reopened to the public under new Essar management.
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AnalysisPITSTOP: Forfar Services, Longlevens, Forfar
Our mystery motorist on a mission visits Park Forfar
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NewsOver 15,000 free-to-use ATMs lost since 2018
The number of free-to-use cash machines available in the UK has fallen by almost 30% in the last five years, according to new figures from the ACS.
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NewsGander works well for Pricewatch Group
Pricewatch Group, the family-owned and operated independent group of forecourts and convenience stores located across Sussex, is celebrating its second annual anniversary with leading food waste reduction app provider Gander.
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NewsHyundai partners with UCL to accelerate hydrogen production, fuel cells and electrification
Hyundai Motor Company is partnering with University College London (UCL) to jointly research carbon-neutral future technologies.
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NewsPenny Petroleum rebrands as Penny on the Move
Top 50 Indie Penny Petroleum is currently rebranding its stores as ‘Penny on the Move’.
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NewsForecourt thief locked up
A brazen thief who stole fuel from a petrol station forecourt and helped himself to goods in shops without making payment has been locked up.
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NewsMixed responses to Autumn Statement
There were mixed response across the forecourt sector to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement earlier this week.