All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2024 – Page 7
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InPost continues rapid UK parcel locker expansion
InPost, the logistics company that installs parcel lockers – or automated parcels machines – at forecourts and other sites, has reported rapid growth in its UK network.
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Car industry unlikely to hit end of year electric vehicle target warns SMMT
Electric vehicle registrations rose by 10.8% in August, but the SMMT is warning that end of year figures are likely to fall short of the 22% share of sales required by the government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate.
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Man jailed after Rhostyllen forecourt robbery
A 23-year-old man who carried out a robbery at Asda fuel station on Wrexham Road, Rhostyllen, just 350 yards from his home, has been jailed for three years and nine months.
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Moto gets green light for solar farm at Wetherby Services
Moto has been granted permission to build a solar farm adjacent to Wetherby Services on the A1(M) to power its EV chargepoints.
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Pladis unveils McVitie’s seasonal range
Pladis says that it is building on the continuing success of McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives with a festive range.
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Rontec becomes first nationwide forecourt operator to list Trip drinks
Trip has won its first listing for its carbonated soft drinks with a nationwide forecourt chain, Top 50 Indie Rontec.
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Mondelēz launches Oreo Gingerbread ahead of Christmas
Mondelēz International is helping shoppers to get into the festive spirit with the launch of limited edition Oreo Gingerbread ahead of Christmas.
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Two snack bar twists on Scotch eggs win multiple forecourt listings
Fresh Food For Now Company is tapping into the popularity of protein rich snacks with the re-introduction of two savoury chilled bars which were previously made by its sister business Ginsters.
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IVG piggybacks onto Deadpool & Wolverine movie with anti-smoking campaign
British vape company IVG is running an “aggressive” anti-smoking campaign in cinemas with advertising slots before the Deadpool & Wolverine blockbuster movie.
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Tango Cherry makes a comeback
Britvic is bringing back “fans’ favourite” Tango Cherry as part of its core portfolio.
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SHOP TALK: The start-up aiming to disrupt the energy drinks market
Sports nutrition business Nutrein was founded two years ago by former soldier Steve Rush. Now the company plans to take on the big energy drink brands with a focus on the forecourt sector.
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Chancellor urged to act on vehicle taxation to avoid £5bn black hole
Campaign for Better Transport has written to the Chancellor, urging her to reform vehicle taxation or face a massive revenue gap.
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Additional support measures needed ahead of ICE ban
A 2030 phase-out target for banning new ICE van sales is unachievable, while the same target for cars is a major risk unless the government matches its ambitious targets with additional support measures.
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Fuel prices set to continue falling into 2025 predicts Allstar
Petrol and diesel prices are likely to continue falling into 2025, according to fleet fuel card provider Allstar.
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Shop thieves are becoming “more brazen” ACS tells Lords committee
The ACS highlighted convenience retailers’ lack of faith in police dealing with shoplifting, and the need to take offenders out of the cycle of reoffending, to a House of Lords committee yesterday taking evidence on retail crime.
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Nisa appoints Taranjit Singh Dhillon as head of retail
Nisa has appointed Taranjit Singh Dhillon head of retail to help the symbol group deliver its ambitious growth plans.
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Park Garage Group goes live with first in a series of high spec charging hubs
Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group has launched a template for its electric vehicle charging ambitions with what it claims to be the highest spec hub in the UK.
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Owners of Tower Garage look to let site ready for development
Father and son Ed and Ed Grimley are looking to let their petrol station and vehicle repair centre, a prime site for development in Hednesford, Staffordshire.
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Focus On Feature
FOCUS ON FORECOURT MAINTENANCE: Plan, prevent…relax
All the experts say the same thing: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is the way to go when it comes to forecourts.
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Poor level of knowledge hinders uptake of EVs, says new survey
Petrol car drivers have a poor level of knowledge about EVs, according to a new YouGov survey for the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).