All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2021 – Page 3
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NewsRAC extends relationship with Renault UK to cover electric vehicles
The RAC has extended its relationship with Renault UK by winning the contract to provide roadside assistance for all its new electric vehicles (EVs) as well as all EVs still covered by its three-year warranty.
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NewsTax regime will be overhauled to replace fuel duty income, says Climate Change Committee chief
The rise of electric cars will force Rishi Sunak to overhaul the tax regime to replace tens of billions of pounds of lost income from petrol and diesel duties, according to a report in the national press, quoting Christ Stark, chief executive of the Climate Change Committee (CCC).
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NewsSpar Parkfoot victorious at Convenience Awards
Independent forecourt operation Spar Parkfoot in Kent has been named Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2021.
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Equipment NewsGripHero launches hand protection for users of EV recharging points
GripHero, the maker of hand-protection for customers using petrol pumps, is expanding its service to drivers using recharging point handles.
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NewsACS briefs peers on violence in shops in attempt to get tougher sentencing for offenders
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has briefed peers ahead of the second reading of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (PCSC) in the House of Lords, calling for the government to consider amendments which would introduce tougher sentencing for attacks against shopworkers.
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NewsPRA arranges face-to-face Business Breakout event in Falkirk
The PRA has announced plans for its next face-to-face Business Breakout event, which will be on Wednesday September 29 in Falkirk.
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NewsEG Group announces significant expansion of its apprenticeship programme
EG Group has announced a significant expansion of its apprenticeship programme after a successful trial and the graduation of its first 33 apprentices.
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Equipment NewsParking technology company Flowbird plans to rapidly expand into the EV charging market
Parking technology company Flowbird is planning to rapidly expand into the EV charging market after implementing its first charge points with combined parking payments.
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NewsBP and British Airways unite rewards schemes to convert everyday spending into travel plans
BP and British Airways have announced a new collaboration initiative that will allow customers to transform their everyday spending at BP retail sites into travel experiences.
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NewsEG Group opens Shell forecourt in Elgin featuring Spar, Greggs and Starbucks
EG Group has opened a new Spar convenience store and forecourt site at Coxton Park, Elgin, a town in Moray, Scotland.
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NewsOsprey Charging unveils plans for more than 150 rapid charger hubs across UK
Osprey Charging has unveiled plans to install more than 150 high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across the UK by 2025.
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NewsBrian Madderson to retire as chairman of PRA and CWA at the end of the year
Following 12 years of service Brian Madderson will retire from his position as chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) at the end of the year, the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has announced.
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NewsBritish Gas to train new apprentices to install and maintain EV charge points
British Gas is taking on 3,500 new apprentices who will be trained to install and maintain carbon-efficient technologies, including EV charging points.
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NewsNew system set up for councils to buy and generate their own hydrogen
Highland Council has set up a system to buy and generate hydrogen which could pave the way for other local authorities to decarbonise their transport fleets.
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NewsThieves smash a Ford Transit van into forecourt ATM to get at cash inside
Thieves have driven a van into a forecourt ATM to smash their way in and escaped with cash.
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NewsFuel retailers are in it for the long haul, despite EV transition, says panel of experts
Industry experts have told independent fuel retailers to continue to invest in their business, despite constant vilification by the media and other agencies who are pushing the public to go ‘electric’.
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NewsFuel retailers believe EV charging will be a revenue driver - but are not sure how, says new research
More than 80% of forecourt operators believe electric vehicle (EV) charging will be a revenue driver for their businesses in the future, but most are unsure how.
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NewsCo-op brings disused PFS back to life alongside new food store
Co-op has served-up its newest food store and brought a disused petrol filling station back into use to serve the community in Finedon.
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NewsOomph cheque presented to Step by Step charity for homeless
With grass roots organisations and local charities struggling for funding following the pandemic, Oomph, Gulf Retail’s award-winning forecourt loyalty platform and the collective efforts of staff and customers at participating Gulf forecourts are providing a welcome boost to many across the UK.
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NewsACS produces posters for retailers with advice for colleagues on vaccinations
New posters to help retailers communicate national vaccination policies to their colleagues have been launched by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).