All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2021 – Page 2
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NewsScottish first minister unveils plans for new retail strategy
A new retail strategy for Scotland will be a priority for the new Scottish government, the Scottish Parliament has been told.
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NewsJet releases films in next stage of its Keep on Moving campaign
Jet is launching Yellow World – a series of short, stylised films designed to highlight the services it provides for its customers.
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NewsBattered cash machine left lying in road after botched raid on forecourt
Thieves who tried to steal a cash machine from a petrol forecourt fled empty-handed and abandoned the battered device in the middle of a road, following an intervention by a member of the public.
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NewsNearly half of independent convenience store owners worked every day in past year
Nearly half (49%) of independent convenience store owners have reported that they worked every day over the past year, according to the ACS’ 2021 Local Shop Report, doubling the total from last year (24%).
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NewsMFG owner’s battle to take over Morrisons may be decided by an auction
The battle by MFG’s owner Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) to takeover Morrisons may be decided by an auction.
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Equipment NewsHenderson Technology partners NearSt in bid to increase customers’ sales
EPOS software solution supplier Henderson Technology has partnered with retail technology firm NearSt, in a bid to increase sales for its customers.
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NewsTexaco launches its first 99 Octane fuel – Supreme 99 Performance⁺
Texaco has launched its first 99 Octane fuel – Supreme 99 Performance⁺.
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NewsTrade federations criticise decision to increase national insurance
Retailers’ representatives have criticised the government’s decision to raise national insurance by 1.25%, warning it will increase pressure on hard-pressed businesses.
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NewsGovernment backs new app to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles
A new government-backed app has been launched to encourage drivers to switch to an electric vehicle (EV).
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NewsGovernment rejects recommendation to make assaulting shopworkers a specific offence
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is renewing its call for creation of a new offence of assaulting a shopworker after the government rejected the recommendation made by the Home Affairs Select Committee.
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NewsPolice rescue forecourt staff unharmed after knifeman’s two-hour siege
Members of staff at a petrol station in Bristol have been rescued by police unharmed following a two-hour siege.
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NewsMan dies after he is struck by his own car on forecourt
Police are investigating after a man died following a collision with his own car at the Pace petrol filling station in Broughton Astley, south of Leicester.
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NewsBP Pulse opens ultra-fast EV charging sites on Scotland’s M8 motorway
BP Pulse has installed two new ultra-fast charging sites at Harthill services on the M8 motorway in Scotland.
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NewsEG Group reported to be considering sale of the business for $15bn
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group is exploring options with bankers that could result in a $15bn (£10.8bn) sale of the business, according a report in the financial press.
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AnalysisSERVICE CENTRE: Jac Roper on rusty pumps and disappearing cash
This will be the third year running that I have reported on the continuing rusty decline of Ian Ritchie’s pumps…
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NewsSuite of 42 charge points added to expand London’s fleet of electric buses
A suite of 42 charge points is now in operation at Camberwell Garage in south-east London, using a new electric vehicle charging solution powered by UK Power Networks.
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NewsOcado Group adds further natural gas refuelling station to double CNG fleet
Ocado Group has reaffirmed its transition to alternative fuels by signing a deal to open a further natural gas refuelling station at its Dordon Customer Fulfilment Centre.
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NewsACS welcomes government decision over lottery sales by 16- and 17-year-olds
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the government’s decision to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to continue selling lottery products, when approved by someone over the age of 18, from October this year.
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NewsPolice helicopter and dog unit called in to help find suspects after forecourt break-in
A Police helicopter was scrambled and a dog unit were called in to help catch two men after a burglary at a petrol filling station in York.