All Technology articles – Page 2
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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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Analysis
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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Equipment News
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?
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Renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station opens - the first in Wales
Wales’ first-ever renewable biomethane refuelling station for HGVs, with the potential of cutting over 60,000 tonnes of CO2 every year, has opened close to the North Wales Expressway.
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Improving the consumer experience in forecourts
In the competitive forecourt market, site operators need to be agile in order to manage rapidly evolving consumer expectations – and using smarter technology can keep them one step ahead.
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Equipment News
TECH TALK: Titan Cloud acquires Leighton O’Brien to lead the global fuel software industry
Titan Cloud, a leading fuel asset optimisation software platform, has announced its acquisition of global fuel analytics software and field technologies provider Leighton O’Brien, in a move that aims to position Titan Cloud as a global leader in the downstream fuel software market.
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How EV charging can help future-proof your forecourt
With some forecourt retailers uncertain about the benefits of electric vehicle (EV) charging on their sites, we hear from one of the industry’s providers exactly how it can help retailers drive future business success.
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Juxta unveils ready-assembled store for EV charging sites
A fully equipped, pre-assembled, autonomously operated, turnkey store for EV charging sites is now available from global tech company and micro convenience retail store provider Juxta.
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3 ways forecourt retailers can future-proof their businesses
Forecourts are evolving due to changing consumer demands and profiles. So, how are these drivers of change creating new opportunities that forecourt retailers can capitalise on, ensuring their future business growth?