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The Gardners hope to clean up with in-store launderette
The Gardner family are trialling a launderette inside their newly refurbished forecourt store in Huntley, Gloucestershire, which they hope will give them around three times the income that the same amount of external machines could provide.
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Building starts on battery cell manufacturing facility in Somerset
Agratas, a global battery business within the Tata Group, has announced the phased appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine as the official delivery partner for Building One of its state-of-the-art battery cell manufacturing facility, near Bridgwater in Somerset.
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Danish researcher patents new material that could replace lithium
A researcher at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has patented a new superionic material based on potassium silicate – a mineral that can be extracted from ordinary rocks – that has the potential to replace lithium in EV batteries.
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From wine-pilfering ‘grannies’ to stop-at-nothing thieves, Pricewatch trials tags to stem shoplifting scourge
Pricewatch Group will be the first forecourt operator to use a new piece of alarm tag technology in a bid to halve by next year the £250,000 its 11 Sussex sites have been losing annually to shop and fuel theft.
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How can harnessing retail technology enhance the shopper experience?
The innovative Eurospar store in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, integrates advanced retail technology to enhance customer experience, promote local products, and boost profitability through efficient operations and a diverse range of fresh food options.
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Utilities company launches study into expanding hydrogen fuel network
With more hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles coming into service, a study has been launched into how hydrogen refuelling stations – including at existing petrol forecourts – can be integrated into the UK’s existing gas network.
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EdgePetrol integrates with myAutomate to enhance competitor pricing data
UK fuel pricing app EdgePetrol has integrated with myAutomate to resume giving forecourt operators access to Allstar data on competitor petrol and diesel retails.
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BP hardens staff security with body cameras and crime intelligence platform
BP is stepping up security for its forecourt staff with body cameras at high-risk sites, and the introduction of a retail crime intelligence platform across its 300 company-owned UK estate.
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Four operators pioneer forecourt-specific facial recognition technology to combat thefts
Four leading fuel retailers are the first to trial next-generation facial recognition technology aimed at stopping store crime at forecourts.
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Focus On Feature
FOCUS ON FORECOURT SHOW 2024
If you’re looking for a new fuel supplier or want advice on investing in valeting equipment. If you’re looking for a cutting-edge security solution or help on extending the lifespan of your forecourt assets. Or if you want advice regarding the thorny issue of fuel pricing, then the Forecourt Show is the place to go.
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BP invests in staff safety
BP staff are now wearing body cams in stores to help keep them safe – and, as a result, any incidents are being taken more seriously by the police.
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SHOP TALK: When the computer says no!
The availability of Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at Gridserve’s new Gatwick site got me thinking about how you were all getting on with your self-checkouts. Are they saving your staff time and you money?
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Asda superstore forecourts move to pay at pump
Asda has announced that it is converting 82 of its forecourts that are attached to superstores, to pay at pump. The grocery giant has around 300 forecourts attached to Asda superstores and over half of these sites are already unmanned.
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Equipment News
BP strengthens partnership with Diebold Nixdorf to support convenience and forecourt transformation
BP and Diebold Nixdorf have recently signed a memorandum of understanding for Diebold Nixdorf to serve as a BP-preferred global partner for operational services and retail technology.
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TECH TALK: The UK could become a world leader in low-carbon fuel production if government listens to the needs of industry
When the government announces its response to its Low Carbon Fuels Strategy consultation later this year, it must grasp an historic opportunity to make the UK a world leader in low-carbon fuels.
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First Hydrogen begins vehicle trials with Wales & West Utilities to showcase advantage over battery power
Automotive and green energy developer, First Hydrogen, will begin vehicle trials with gas distribution network, Wales and West Utilities (WWU) later this month.
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Gridserve and Simply Fresh introduce Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to forecourt sector at Gatwick
What is hailed as the next evolution in automated retailing is making its debut in the forecourt sector this month. Amazon is partnering with retail chain Simply Fresh and electric charging operator Gridserve to introduce its Just Walk Out technology at a site at Gatwick Airport.
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Hyundai partners with UCL to accelerate hydrogen production, fuel cells and electrification
Hyundai Motor Company is partnering with University College London (UCL) to jointly research carbon-neutral future technologies.
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Gander works well for Pricewatch Group
Pricewatch Group, the family-owned and operated independent group of forecourts and convenience stores located across Sussex, is celebrating its second annual anniversary with leading food waste reduction app provider Gander.
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How can forecourts thrive within a new era for mobility?
With travellers embracing a wider array of transport, from electric vehicles (EVs) to public options, forecourt operators need to tap into demands for more flexibility. So, how can they position themselves to prosper in a less fuel-centric era for mobility?