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NewsTop 50 Indie Krisco uses facial biometric tech to age-gate beer cave
A filling station is the first to use a facial biometric system to automatically unlock its shop’s beer cave if it detects a customer is over the age of 25.
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NewsMoto Sawtry services on the A1(M) officially opens
A new motorway services area (MSA) on the A1(M) between Peterborough and Huntingdon officially opened this week on Monday, March 31.
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NewsTobacco and Vapes Bill heads to House of Lords after gaining huge Commons support
MPs have overwhelmingly approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in its third reading in the House of Commons, with 366 voting in its favour, and just 41 against.
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NewsSewell on the go completes sale of Wyton Bar forecourt
Sewell on the go has sold its Wyton Bar filling station near Hull, East Yorkshire nine months after it put the site on the market to create capital to re-invest in other parts of the business.
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NewsTop 50 Indie Grove Retail seeks to resurrect derelict forecourt as valeting and EV charging hub
A disused petrol station dubbed a “known eyesore” is set to be redeveloped as a £1m car wash and EV charging hub if planning approval is granted for the site.
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NewsNisa’s wholesale operations rebranded as Co-op Wholesale
The Co-op Group has rebranded its wholesale operations, which previously operated under the Nisa name, with the launch of Co-op Wholesale.
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NewsJet forecourt expects flower sales to top £85k over just three days
With Valentine’s Day only recently gone and Mothering Sunday around the corner, one East London forecourt operator says flowers have become such big business that sales can top £60,000 on those two days alone.
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NewsNew report highlights vital role convenience stores play in Wales
Welsh convenience stores contribute over £600m to the economy each year, employ over 26,000 people and are vital hubs for local communities, a report has found.
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NewsSpring Statement 2025 brings “no respite for retailers”
Retailers have expressed dismay that no concessions were made to the hardships being experienced by the sector in today’s Spring Statement, despite significant cost rises being on the immediate horizon.
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NewsPlans for new M5 motorway services revealed
Welcome Break has revealed plans for its forthcoming motorway service area (MSA) at Junction 24 on the M5 near Bridgwater, Somerset, submitting details to local authorities as it seeks full planning approval
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NewsMeal deals in Wales face restrictions
The Welsh Senedd has narrowly voted to push forward with legislation that will impact where meal deals can be displayed in shops, while also banning multi-buy offers on high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) foods.
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NewsAscona continues expansion with trio of Welsh forecourts
Ascona Group’s ambition to operate over 150 sites within the next three years came one step closer this week after three forecourts in Wales were brought under the firm’s wing.
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NewsRetailers face more checks for underage tobacco sales following £10m funding boost for Trading Standards
Retailers are set to be subject to an increasing number of checks by Trading Standards officers, after the government announced an extra £10m to fund the prevention of underage sales, and illegal tobacco and vape products.
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NewsEG On The Move plans £4m petrol station and Starbucks in Durham
EG On The Move has applied for planning permission for a new forecourt just off the A1(M) south of Durham.
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NewsTankerford: Top 50 Indie’s small team makes a big impact
The commission-operator model is an established one in the forecourt industry, but running over 10 sites on this principle with just a handful of people is the very definition of lean.
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NewsRetailers warned new recycling regulations come into force soon
A new requirement for all businesses with 10 or more staff to recycle their waste comes into force at the end of the month, with firms that breach the rules facing legal action.
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NewsDelice de France says new coffee machine can bring 40% margins
The bakery firm Delice de France has launched a new Café Delice sub-brand, giving retailers the chance to rent a modular machine and shop display unit. The firm says outlets can make margins of 40% if they sell 35 cups a day.
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NewsOne in four shoppers witnesses theft, and assault or abuse on retailers
Shoplifters are becoming “bolder and more aggressive”, with almost a quarter of consumers witnessing incidents of theft, as well as abuse or assaults on staff, in the past financial year according to a new report.
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NewsSlushies should not be consumed by children under eight, doctors warn
Children under the age of eight should not be allowed to drink slushy drinks, the British Medical Journal has warned, following multiple cases of youngsters becoming unwell shortly after consuming the iced beverages.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Six things about tobacco, vaping and next-gen products
Forecourt operators Park Garage Group, Guy White and Fuzail Patel share their insights into how the disposable vape ban will determine the category’s future fortunes.