All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2024 – Page 2
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NewsAscona donates £25,000 to Maggie’s cancer support charity
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has donated £25,000 to cancer support network Maggie’s. The contribution was made through Nisa’s Make a Difference Locally scheme in which the symbol group gives its retail partners a portion of the sale of certain items they sell to a charity of the retailer’s choice.
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NewsFORECOURT TRADER AWARDS 2024 WINNERS: We salute the best in the sector
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) secured five awards, including Forecourt Trader of the Year, at the industry’s premier awards last night.
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NewsMPK enjoys ‘marked improvement’ in financial performance since switching to Nisa
MPK Garages has seen a “marked improvement” in its financial performance since partnering with Nisa last year, with its gross profit and margins increasing despite rising costs and intense competition.
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NewsZapmap and RAC report rapid growth in ultra-fast chargers on motorways
Almost half of England’s 114 motorway service areas have six or more electric vehicle (EV) chargers offering speeds of at least 150kW. Meanwhile, 54% have at least half a dozen chargers providing 50kW or over, according to data from the RAC and Zapmap.
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NewsUber boss urges public to hail ride on electric cars
People waiting for an Uber should be patient and wait a few minutes longer for an electric car, to travel in a more environmentally-friendly way, according to the boss of the ride-hailing firm.
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NewsGo-Ahead invests £500 million in electric buses
Bus operator Go-Ahead is investing £500 million on up to 1,200 zero emission buses over the next three years.
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NewsMFG launches first web app promotion to win customers
In an initiative designed to attract new shoppers, encourage footfall and drive sales across its network of over 1,200 Londis, Budgens and Morrisons Daily forecourt stores, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is introducing its first ‘Wheel 2 Win’ web app campaign with a £10,000 grand prize draw.
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OtherCOMMENT: Our Legal Doctor columnist returns, this time with his team
Lawyer Robert Botkai and his team have started to pen a monthly comment for Forecourt Trader on everything from succession planning to safety regulations.
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ArticleUNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 Questions for Oasis Services operator Oliver Blake
Oliver Blake must be one of the most driven individuals in the forecourt industry. Just three days after undergoing open heart surgery last week he was answering Forecourt Trader’s questions for this Under the Spotlight article, and generally starts the week with a 4.30am cycle. He says it is a fear of failure and a good dose of ambition which keeps him so motivated.
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NewsMoto and Gridserve upgrade EV charging at Rugby
Moto has doubled the number of high power charging bays its offers with Gridserve to 24 at its flagship Rugy motorway services area on the M6.
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NewsEV sales growing too slowly to hit government targets, warns SMMT
The body representing car makers says electric vehicle sales are growing too slowly to meet government targets and is calling on ministers for incentives to boost sales.
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News MFG opens its 100th Greggs
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, has opened its 100th Greggs store on its network of over 1,200 sites.
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NewsEET Retail on track to have 100 leased forecourts in 12 months
EET Retail is on track to hit its target of operating 100 Essar-branded leased forecourts in the next 12 months, and 500-plus in the next five years, says its recently appointed chief executive officer for retail Narayan Bhatra.
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Product NewsOxo invests £2.7 million in stock pot TV campaign
Oxo is on screen with a £2.7 million television advertising campaign for its stock pots running until February 2025.
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NewsSHOP TALK: The Italian disruptor in self-serve coffee
Something is brewing in coffee to go in the forecourt world. After years of dominance, Costa is facing competition from a significant new player, a premium Italian brand that has a 130-year heritage, and prides itself on roasting its beans authentically in Turin, Gattinara, and Pozzilli. Its ubiquitous maroon-branded competitor roasts its at the less evocative Basildon in Essex.
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Product NewsCathedral City targets lunch trade with on the go trio
Cathedral City has announced a partnership with chilled food-to-go manufacturer Summit Foods in a move to expand its chilled product offering.
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Product NewsHeineken gets adults on board with Halloween
Heineken is offering retailers a suite of Halloween-themed point of sale materials for its top-selling beer and cider brands.
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Product NewsPukka targets grab and go market with World Flavours parcels
Popular pie brand Pukka is launching a range of internationally-inspired grab and go parcels, which it says could be its biggest launch yet.
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Product NewsNisa launches discount campaign on beers, wines and spirits
Nisa has launched a significant beers, wines and spirits promotional campaign, offering retailers what it says are “market-leading deals” on top brands for the crucial festive trading period.
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NewsForecourt entrepreneur Danny Ahmed gets closer to 10 site five-year plan
Forecourt operator Danny Ahmed is acquiring his third site – Tower Garage in Cannock, Staffordshire – which is part of a five-year plan to hit double digit figures.