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Equipment NewsSwiss firm Preen joins Car Wash Association
Preen, the Switzerland based leader in AI-driven robotic touchless vehicle cleaning, has joined the CWA (Car Wash Association).
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NewsInstaVolt introduces new tech to combat cable cutting
Source: InstaVolt Following a recent spate of cable thefts across the country, InstaVolt has introduced a new wave of preventative measures to protect its EV charging infrastructure and help ensure continued reliability for EV drivers. Created in collaboration with EV design specialists, Formula Space, CableGuard is a ...
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NewsGridserve adds 7,200kWh batteries to Gatwick EV forecourt
EV chargers are increasingly being combined with large batteries to optimise electricity use, and a new installation at Gridserve’s Gatwick hub has seen two 3.6 megaWatt-hour batteries installed to store energy generated by on-site solar panels.
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ArticleTank relining: what are the options?
’Out of sight, out of mind’ may be a reasonable maxim for tricky relatives, but it can be a recipe for disaster where underground fuel tanks are concerned.
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NewsRoyal Mail sets sights on becoming biggest parcel locker provider
Royal Mail is targeting forecourts as part of its ambition to become the biggest self-service parcel locker provider in the UK, despite being a late arrival to the market.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Electric HGVs are mandated by government – problem is, they’re not fit for purpose
The ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars generates all the headlines, but equally significant legislation looms on the horizon: from 2035 all new HGVs weighing 26 tonnes or under must be zero emission, before the rules expand to every new HGV in 2040.
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NewsFleet of bin lorries runs on vegetable oil
A local authority has chosen to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to fuel a fleet of 36 refuse collection vehicles.
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Product NewsTry your luck with new National Lottery terminal and PPOS range
National Lottery retailers will get a hands-on demonstration of three versions of the new Wave terminal at this year’s National Convenience Show.
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Promotional FeatureHow partnership working can enhance forecourt retailing success
As the forecourt sector evolves, with electric vehicle charging helping to transform the face of retail, it’s increasingly important for shop operators to develop their consumer offer to suit the changing needs of clients. So, local knowledge expertise from – and partnership with – convenience store groups can prove invaluable, argues Bestway Retail.
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NewsCo-op launches rapid delivery app for all independents called Peckish
Co-op has launched ‘Peckish’, a rapid delivery grocery app, which it is making available to forecourt operators regardless of their shop fascia type.
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NewsNew food-to-go app uses AI to boost sales
Forecourt and convenience managers are no strangers to innovation, so a new smartphone app that utilises artificial intelligence to boost food-to-go sales is likely to be a welcome addition to their arsenal.
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Promotional FeatureDriving the future of EV charging with sustainable infrastructure
Westmorland is leading the charge in sustainable EV charging by rolling out innovative infrastructure across its UK motorway service areas. With a focus on ease of use and reliability, these solutions are designed to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging while supporting the transition to greener transport.
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NewsLawrence invests for next 10 to 15 years
Forecourt operator Ben Lawrence has spent £90,000 upgrading two of his sites in Norfolk with new pumps, and his first AdBlue tank and dispenser – and he believes the timing is ideal to get the maximum value from the investment.
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Equipment NewsJisp launches data and insights division
Retail tech company Jisp has launched Jisp Intelligence to capitalise on AI trends and provide actionable data and consumer insights reporting to help businesses meet the needs of the modern shopper.
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Equipment NewsTSG’s Prizma helps retailers counter cyber incidents
TSG is reporting a surge of interest from forecourt operators in Prizma, which it describes as “one of the most secure payment systems” on the market today.
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Equipment NewsNew tech means greater efficiency at Belfast forecourt
Father-and-son team Karl and Ross Hunter, from Spar Lanark Way convenience store and forecourt in Belfast, have overcome ‘significant’ operational challenges since integrating new technology via their EdgePoS system.
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NewsMurco dealer sees off repeat shoplifters with Chirp-protect tags
Murco dealer Veer Patel is preventing up to £200 a month of stock being stolen by fitting Chirp-protect alarmed security tags onto high value items in his family’s Spar store.
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News‘Computer says no’ helps forecourt staff decline age-restricted sales
Pricewatch Group is the latest forecourt operator to install technology that makes it easier for staff to turn down underage purchases and provides them with demographic information on their customers.
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NewsInner Space Stations reaches for the sky with £600,000 valeting upgrade
Graham Kennedy has upgraded the valeting hub at his sci-fi themed York forecourt, in a £600,000-plus investment made necessary by an electrical fire in May this year damaging the plant room for his bay of jet washes.
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NewsBP extends use of AI technology to time food mark downs
BP has renewed its partnership with Retail Insight to use its AI-powered technology to reduce food waste and achieve best margins by establishing the optimum time to mark down products nearing expiry.
