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NewsPlatinum Retail unveils East Sussex forecourt following £600k+ redevelopment
A filling station in Hailsham, East Sussex, has reopened following a comprehensive redevelopment that cost almost £650,000.
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NewsNine out of 10 EV drivers make purchases when charging
One of the key downsides of electric cars – the time their batteries take to refill – looks to be a net benefit for forecourt firms that offer charging facilities, as 91% of drivers are said to make purchases while their cars are plugged in.
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NewsJames Hall & Co mulls over new ‘Surge’ forecourt brand
Wholesaler and forecourt operator James Hall & Co has trademarked the word ‘Surge’ for use in conjunction with a number of automotive products and services, including fuel retailing and EV charging.
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NewsLawrences Garages trials Booker’s Scoot delivery app
Booker’s home-delivery app, Scoot, has been rolled out by Ben Lawrence at one of his forecourts as part of a three-month trial.
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NewsInPost enjoys 25% growth in 2025 as it handles 1.4bn parcels
Logistics and parcel-locker company InPost handled 1.4bn packages in FY25, growing its volumes by 25% compared to the previous year.
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NewsAsda Express convenience offering reaches 500-store milestone
The convenience-led Asda Express format, introduced in 2022 and rolled out at countless filling stations, has achieved a significant milestone, with 500 of the stores now open across the country.
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NewsBusiness rates rise set to hit independent retailers hardest, ACS warns
The Association of Convenience Stores has written to the Treasury warning that April’s business rates’ changes will impact independent retailers most severely, with forecourt firms among the companies facing significant tax rises.
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NewsScottish Budget 2026: business rates cut ahead of revaluation
Scottish finance ministers have taken a leaf out of their English counterparts’ books by introducing business-rate relief in the country’s budget, ahead of a revaluation of properties due in April.
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NewsBP updates four showcase forecourt shops as it launches new retail strategy
BP has implemented a series of significant store updates at four forecourts as it seeks to tailor its roadside retail offerings to precisely reflect customer needs at individual sites.
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NewsLancashire forecourt reopens following £3m knockdown rebuild
A filling station in Lathom, West Lancashire, has reopened following the completion of a five-month knockdown rebuild.
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News6,000 job cuts for Scottish local shops linked to rising cost of employment
In its latest annual figures for the Scottish convenience sector, the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has found a reduction in local lifeline services and a 10% drop in staff over the year, amid an increasing cost of doing business which is hammering the sector.
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NewsRetailers urged to write to MPs ahead of Budget over business rates
Forecourt and other convenience store operators, are being urged to contact their members of parliament ahead of the Autumn Budget on October 30, raising concerns over business rates.
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NewsNew-to-sector forecourt with 4,200sq ft Morrisons Daily opens in Castleford
A new-to-sector forecourt with a 4,200sq ft Morrisons Daily shop has been opened in Castleford, West Yorkshire.
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NewsJoanne Hall departs BP to head up Central Co-op’s community-store retail operations
Joanne Hall has left BP to become Central Co-op’s head of retail operations for local community stores.
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NewsCo-op completes roll-out of new high-end fascia with eighth Roadchef site
The introduction of a sleek new fascia marking a partnership between Co-op and Roadchef has been completed with the addition of an eighth location.
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NewsCJ Lang appoints new business development manager
Dundee-based CJ Lang, Spar Scotland’s wholesaler, has appointed a new business development manager.
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NewsRoadchef launches motorway services farm shop
Motorway service area operator Roadchef has opened its first farm shop, with the new venture offering high-end products and locally sourced produce.
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NewsResearch indicates pharmacies and Post Offices have forecourt potential
Forecourt operators looking to expand their services could consider adding Post Offices and pharmacies to their ever-broadening diversification strategies, after consumers placed these at the top of their wish lists for community services.
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WhitepapersWhy compliance is your untapped growth driver
Having evolved into multi-service retail destinations, forecourts now grapple with myriad regulatory demands. Discover how investment in streamlining this complexity can give operators a competitive advantage.
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NewsEG On The Move plans to turn disused Vauxhall dealership into filling station
Plans to turn a Kidderminster site previously occupied by a Vauxhall car dealership into a new filling station have been submitted to local authorities by EG On The Move.