FORECOURT SHOW: Former Top 50 Indie John Ryeland unveils new car-wash centre format
A flexible car-wash centre format that could be one of the templates for forecourt operators in the future, was revealed at last month’s Forecourt Show by former Top 50 Indie John Ryeland.
TECH TALK: BP’s innovative ‘Flexpole’ EV charging unit transforms opportunities for retailers
Volkswagen’s innovative Flexpole charging unit, which BP is using to transform access to a fast charging network, features an integrated battery storage system, and was one of the big talking points at the Forecourt Show this year.
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER: Deadline for Forecourt Trader Awards entries closes on Monday
It’s your last chance to enter this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards. The extended deadline is next Monday, May 16, so there’s just time tweak your entry.
National Convenience Show wows the crowds
Running alongside The Forecourt Show last month, at the NEC, was the National Convenience Show (NCS) where retailers went to check out the latest products and services for the convenience store part of their business.
EV charging high on the agenda as The Forecourt Show enjoys ‘fantastic’ post-Covid return
The issues around electric vehicle charging were high on the agenda at this week’s Forecourt Show, as service station operators and suppliers came out in force to catch up with the latest innovations and developments across the fuel and forecourt sector.
Come and see us at The Forecourt Show!
The Forecourt Show is set to return to the NEC, Birmingham next week (April 25–27) as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, bringing the very best from across key industries back together for an unrivalled three days of trends, innovation, networking and insight.
AWARDS LAUNCH: Will it be you? The hunt for the Forecourt Trader of the Year 2022 starts here!
This could be your year! And now is the time to start thinking about getting your entry ready for the industry’s most prestigious awards.
SUMMIT 2022: EG Group’s ‘open retail’ approach satisfies evolving customer demands
EG Group commercial director Ilyas Munshi stressed the importance of foodservice in forecourts, in a pre-recorded film featuring the company’s flagship Frontier Park site.
SUMMIT 2022: Gridserve can provide solutions for those struggling with connection
Toddington Harper, founder and CEO of Gridserve, said his technology company was not only planning to deliver more than 100 electric forecourts across the UK, but also develop solutions to grid connection problems.
SUMMIT 2022: Hydrogen will be one of a wider range of future fuels
Jamie Baker, director of external relations at UKPIA, spoke of the road ahead in terms of technological developments and how oil companies are looking to low-carbon fuels.
