All articles by Tracy West
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON STORE DESIGN: mission makeover
Food to go is such an important component of a forecourt store that it now impacts store design in a big way.
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NewsMoto launches its own EV charging network – Moto Charge
Moto Hospitality has launched its own in-house public EV charging network, called Moto Charge, with charging speeds of up to 400kW on offer.
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NewsSimon Burnett joins TSG UK Solutions
Simon Burnett has joined TSG UK Solutions as head of sales for retail and systems.
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NewsUnqualified electrician fined for leaving petrol station in dangerous condition
Forecourt owners are being urged to ensure people carrying out works on their site have the necessary certification to do the job. The warning comes after a Bolton-based company was fined £20,000 after electrical works left an Anglesey petrol station in a dangerous condition.
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OtherSAFETY FIRST: Mis-fuelling from fuel tanker to petrol station tank: why it should never happen
Every few months or so, there is a story in the regional press about disgruntled drivers who claim to have damaged their vehicles by putting the wrong fuel in their tanks.
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NewsNew PetrolPrices ad platform aims to boost footfall for forecourts
PetrolPrices, the UK’s leading fuel price comparison service, has announced the launch of its new geo-targeted advertising platform designed to help fuel retailers, particularly independent dealers, reach motorists in their immediate catchment area.
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NewsThe Kay Group signs with Forecourt Eye ANPR… as data shows how system cuts repeat offender activity
Top 50 Indie The Kay Group is currently rolling out Forecourt Eye ANPR across its estate following a successful trial last year at Rockingham Service Station in Barnsley.
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NewsAscona strengthens Scottish network with Kessock Group acquisition
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group continues to boost its network – this time with the acquisition of the five-strong Kessock Group in Scotland.
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NewsEG On The Move acquires Trent Bridge site from pension fund
Top 50 Indie EG On The Move has acquired a 0.6 acre site at Trent Bridge, in Nottingham, from a private pension fund.
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NewsExelby Services Coneygarth excels in HGV driver satisfaction survey
Exelby Services Coneygarth has received a 100% HGV driver satisfaction score in Transport Focus’s Lorry Drivers’ Facilities Year Two survey.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EPOS: Next-gen capabilities
Technology from Madic is allowing Park Garage Group to offer a click and collect service for its Bakery 79 food to go: one example of next-gen epos capabilities available to forecourt operators.
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NewsAscona granted off licence for Lancaster site
Ascona has been granted an off licence for its Bowling Green Service Station in Lancaster, despite local objections.
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NewsGridserve premiers new 400kW-capable EV chargers
Gridserve has announced the introduction of ABB E-mobility’s new A400 charger on the Electric Highway, enabling the latest EVs to add more than 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes.
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NewsHarvest dealers ask oil companies to help them rebrand their sites
Prem Uthayakumaran, from Prehybrid and spokesperson for the Harvest Dealer Group, is calling on oil companies to be bold and help Harvest dealers rebrand their sites.
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NewsBeliev installs ultra rapid charging hub in Aberdeen
EV chargepoint operator Believ is installing an ultra-rapid charging hub in Blackburn, Aberdeen.
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NewsTarmac to launch a fleet of eHGVs
Tarmac has announced plans to launch a fleet of eHGVs for transporting cement, asphalt, aggregates and concrete blocks alongside a new electric charging network to support the delivery of materials for construction and major infrastructure projects across London and the South East.
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NewsHounslow Council chooses Zest for EV chargepoints
Hounslow Council has appointed Zest to deliver a new network of rapid EV charging infrastructure across the borough.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FORECOURT MAINTENANCE: Winter challenges
We’re all susceptible to the vagaries of the British weather but our winter weather poses specific challenges for forecourt operators. Equipment needs to be able to withstand harsh conditions to ensure sites run smoothly.
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NewsNTS Group ready for more growth
Thaya Nalliah, the driving force behind Top 50 Indie NTS Group, says he is leading the business into a new chapter of growth.
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NewsBig Bertha car wash arrives at Sharma Garages Group site
Top 50 Indie Sharma Garages Group has invested over £255,000 in a new car wash at its Bush Service Station site in Sutton Coldfield.