All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2023
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Product NewsDel Monte launches snack range with natural ingredients
Canned fruit brand Del Monte has launched four fruit-themed bagged snacks which are under 73 calories per 20g pack.
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Promotional FeatureHow to generate revenue from parcel lockers
By hosting parcel lockers on forecourt sites, owners can reap several benefits, including added revenue generation and community engagement, while helping to improve sustainability. Here’s how.
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NewsShell to rebrand 10,000 EV chargers operated by Ubitricity as Shell Recharge
Shell is to rebrand all 10,000 EV chargers operated by its on-street charging company Ubitricity as Shell Recharge.
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NewsGreater Manchester Police trials petrol-electric hybrid motor trike
A new petrol-electric hybrid motor trike is being trialled by Greater Manchester Police.
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NewsMFG director appointed to senior ACS role as Ramesh Shingadia becomes new chair
MFG finance director Maria Eaton has been appointed to a senior role on the board of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) as it also announced independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia was its new chair.
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NewsCriminal involved in shooting of rival on petrol forecourt jailed for 24 years
A criminal from Merseyside has been jailed for 24 years after being found guilty of involvement in the shooting of a rival gang member on a petrol forecourt, conspiracy to sell prohibited weapons and playing a significant role in the supply of large quantities of Class A and B drugs.
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NewsGovernment sets targets for zero-emission vehicle production in new mandate
The government has set out the percentage of new zero-emission cars manufacturers will be required to produce each year up to 2030, following the Prime Minister’s decision to delay the ban on new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 to 2035.
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Equipment NewsHenderson uses StoreSpace for store layouts
The Henderson Group in Northern Ireland has updated its store layout process using CADS’ StoreSpace, a space management tool that has helped improve the company’s space planning decision making.
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Equipment NewsEasyGo selects Techniche EV to automate maintenance of charge points
EV charge point operator EasyGo has appointed Techniche EV to support its network of chargers across the island of Ireland.
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Equipment NewsFlexeserve reveals next revolution in hot food operation - Connect
Food-to-go and hot-holding manufacturer Flexeserve is showcasing the next revolution in hot food – cloud-based service, Connect, in London this week.
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Equipment NewsNisa partners with S4labour to streamline all labour-related processes
Market-leading rota, people and payroll provider, S4labour, has announced a strategic partnership with convenience retailer Nisa.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Titan Cloud acquires Leighton O’Brien to lead the global fuel software industry
Titan Cloud, a leading fuel asset optimisation software platform, has announced its acquisition of global fuel analytics software and field technologies provider Leighton O’Brien, in a move that aims to position Titan Cloud as a global leader in the downstream fuel software market.
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NewsAsda secures planning permission to replace tanks at supermarket site
Asda has won planning permission to decommission five fuel tanks at a supermarket filling station in Merseyside and to replace them with two new tanks.
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NewsCableless, fully wireless EV charging forecourt launched by fleet leasing provider
A cableless, fully wireless EV charging forecourt has been launched by Novuna Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s largest fleet leasing providers with a fleet of over 100,000 vehicles, 30% of which are now pure electric.
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AnalysisPITSTOP: Jet Beacon Garage
Our mystery motorist on a mission visits Jet Beacon Garage at Catterick Garrison, north Yorkshire
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NewsNissan commits to 100% EVs in Europe by 2030
Nissan is pressing ahead with plans to achieve 100% EV in Europe by 2030, with all new Nissan models from now to be all-electric in Europe, despite recent moves by the UK government to slow down the electrification of UK vehicles.
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NewsMarathon achievement by Brookfield Group’s team of runners
Top 50 Indie Brookfield Group put together a team of runners who completed the Berlin Marathon (26.2 miles) last weekend for the Charity ’Get Kids Going!’.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON BREAKFAST: Morning service
The out-of-home breakfast market is in growth – albeit from a small base. According to Lumina Intelligence figures, in 2021 3.5% of breakfasts were eaten out of home but that rose to just over 4% last year. McDonald’s was king of the out-of-home breakfast market last year, accounting for 12% of sales, with Greggs not far behind – which is good news for all the forecourts that have a Greggs on site. And the best-selling item at breakfast was a pastry followed by a sandwich – probably washed down with a coffee or a tea.
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NewsMajor exhibitors lined up for PRA’s Forecourt Roadshow in Devon
The PRA has announced it will be bringing its Forecourt Roadshow to Devon on Thursday October 19.