Petrol stations ‘one of the most sought-after’ retail assets
Forecourt operators urged to embrace DRS as soon as possible
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Graham Peacock: I wouldn’t rule out a return to petrol retailing
Fuel prices set for further volatility as pressure on global supplies ramps up
Samy Group acquires “highly profitable” Cornish forecourt
Essar acquires SGN taking its forecourt portfolio to 137 company-owned sites
CMA opens formal investigations into almost 300 fuel retailers
75 new Starbucks drive-thrus with EV charging confirmed thanks to £21m fund
Rontec follows MFG and Park into digital advertising
New roads policing team to tackle illegal number plates
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Highlights
MONEY TALK: Switching on to the EV charging opportunity
Not everyone will have the luxury of being able to charge their electric car at home, and there are other compelling reasons for forecourt operators to invest in the technology now, argues industry commentator Jan Mikula.
FOCUS ON STORE OF THE FUTURE: Rebooting retailing
From hot pizza vending machines, to vanity areas with illuminated mirrors and hair straightener rental: we look at global convenience retailing trends which could make an impact on forecourts here.
FOCUS ON: Five things to know about sports and energy drinks
With so much doom and gloom about it can be easy to overlook economic success stories and, where retail is concerned, sports and energy drinks are an irrepressible category.
FOCUS ON: Six things you need to know about Halloween
With Halloween (October 31) falling on a Saturday this year, you can expect it to be a big event for many households. After all, who doesn’t love an excuse for a party? This means it’s a big sales opportunity for forecourt stores up and down the land.
FOCUS ON OUTDOOR BUNKER PRODUCTS: Displays that pay
The space outside your shop is great for spurring impulse purchases. That’s the view of Roger Perry, owner of Harog Ltd, which operates two forecourts in Yorkshire.
Legal Doctor: Digital ID checks for alcohol sales coming this autumn
One of the most significant developments in age verification since the introduction of Challenge 21 and Challenge 25, digital ID, is coming this autumn. Lawyer Robert Botkai and his colleague Evie Mollitt detail what forecourt operators need to know.
Are you prepared for the big analogue switch-off?
Budgens and Londis: redefining convenience at the modern forecourt
Seeking organic growth across forecourts
Tackling the complexities of forecourt retail
How to build a vape range that drives footfall and margin
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Focus On Features
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Industry Features & Analysis
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LEGAL DOCTOR: What the Deposit Return Scheme means for petrol retailers
LEGAL DOCTOR: Key updates on the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme
Exchange for Change gives more retailers choice over DRS
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Why compliance is your untapped growth driver
The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing
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