All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2023
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NewsAscona’s plans for knockdown rebuild queried by council
Top 50 Indie Ascona’s plans to knockdown and rebuild Crossgates Service Station in Llandrondod Wells have been ‘flagged’ by the local council for further discussion.
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NewsCamelot lines up Super September for National Lottery retailers
Camelot is promising a ‘Super September’ for National Lottery retailers thanks to three special event Lotto and EuroMillions draws. These will be taking place across the month and are designed to help retailers increase sales and footfall, and boost their bottom lines.
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NewsShropshire Council secures EV charging funding
Shropshire Council is part of a consortium of Midlands councils to have secured £33m-worth of funding from the government for the commissioning and installation of more EV charging points.
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NewsSewell on the go managers to skydive in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Two store managers from Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go will be taking part in a skydive to raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA).
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NewsUK behind schedule in phasing out ICE commercial vehicles
The UK is behind schedule in its plans to phase out the sale of new ICE commercial vehicles, according to a survey by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
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NewsLymm ranked cleanest MSA in the country
Lymm Motorway Services on the M6 near Manchester has been ranked as the cleanest motorway services area (MSA) in the country by Hippo Leasing.
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NewsObituary: BC Lawrence 1927-2023
It is with great sadness that Lawrences Garages (London) Ltd has announced the death of BC (Bryon) Lawrence.
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NewsRevised plans submitted for old forecourt site
New plans have been submitted for a former forecourt site in Fradley, on the A38 in Staffordshire, after previous plans were rejected.
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NewsJuxta unveils ready-assembled store for EV charging sites
A fully equipped, pre-assembled, autonomously operated, turnkey store for EV charging sites is now available from global tech company and micro convenience retail store provider Juxta.
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NewsIndustry coalition calls for protection of cash in letter to Chancellor
A coalition of businesses, charities and consumer groups have joined forces to issue an open letter to Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging for the protection of cash as a critical payment method for both consumers and businesses.
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NewsRAC reports August was ‘one of biggest monthly fuel price rises in 23 years’
The price of petrol rose nearly 7ppl (6.68ppl) in August and diesel 8ppl - the fifth and sixth biggest monthly rises in 23 years, according to the latest data from RAC Fuel Watch.
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AnalysisMONEY TALK: Retail struggles – adapt or become extinct
There’s an awful sense of déjà vuwhile watching the current death-throes of yet another large, well-known high street retail chain.
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NewsBP adds loyalty pricing to BPme Rewards
BP has added loyalty pricing to its BPme Rewards loyalty scheme to give customers exclusive discounts on retail store products.
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NewsFuture EV ambitions threatened by uncertainty, reports SMMT
Uncertainty over Net Zero regulations is threatening future ambitions in the electric vehicle market, according to the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as the latest new car registrations were revealed.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FORECOURT MAINTENANCE: Why proactive rather than reactive pays off
Equipment is the lifeblood of business and must be kept running at peak efficiency to satisfy customer expectations and maintain operational profitability. Nowhere is this truer on the forecourt where pumps, jet washes, air and water and now EV charging are typically what drivers enter your sites for.
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NewsForecourt Crime Index reaches highest level since its introduction in 2015
Forecourt crime is at its highest level since BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate, introduced its Forecourt Crime Index in 2015.
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NewsMan in his 70s punched in face in assault on Northampton forecourt
Officers from Northamptonshire Police are seeking witnesses after a man in his 70s was assaulted on the forecourt of a petrol station in Billing Brook Road, Northampton.
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NewsMFG, Rontec and SGN make fuel price data available via CMA scheme
Top 50 Indies MFG, Rontec and SGN are among 11 participants in the voluntary scheme to provide data on fuel prices, which has been launched by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsHighland Fuels enters into employee ownership
An employee takeover of the Scottish company Highland Fuels has been completed with the transfer of a majority of its shares to its employees.
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NewsACS welcomes proposals for stricter regulation of vaping in Scotland
Plans for stricter regulation of vaping in Scotland have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)