New forecourt player: ‘We have very big aspirations’
Ascona reaches eight sites in Scotland with purchase of Five Mile Garage
JP&S digs deep for Surrey forecourt redevelopment
Fuel Finder registration opens over two weeks late, but relies on password being sent via post
2025 new-car results confirm EV sales missed government mandate
Phillips 66 buys Lindsey Refinery assets – but facility won’t reopen
SUMMIT: Industry to come together to pursue Roadway to Profit
Co-op Wholesale targets Top 50 Indies with fresh offer
EV chargepoint installations fall for first time as profits and grid connections remain elusive
New Truro forecourt gets off the ground after seven years of planning
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COMMENT: 2025’s new-car sales figures provide a fresh roadmap for EV policy
The publication of 2025’s new-car registration figures provides the perfect opportunity for the establishment to revise the policy that surrounds electric cars, argues Forecourt Trader’s Hugo Griffiths.
MONEY TALK: The New Year resolutions that really matter
Industry commentator Jan Mikula urges operators to make two important New Year resolutions: delay no longer on submitting tax returns for the 31st deadline, and check insurance provision covers the rising value of stock.
LOOKING TO 2026: Why innovation is vital for forecourt foodservice
Technology and new forms of customer service will be important for forecourt foodservice in the coming year, with trends such as multiple day-part menu displays, deliver to car options, and ‘dark’ convenience kitchens, says consultant Matt Cundrick.
COMMENT: The Fuel Finder fiasco is as disappointing as it was foreseeable
The words ‘government’ and ‘IT project’ are so frequently followed by ‘disaster’ that it is little surprise to learn Fuel Finder is already running into issues, with the scheduled December 18 registration now delayed until the new year – but the way this particular project has developed has nonetheless been wearisome.
Why Sewell on the go’s fresh approach with Co-op is paying off
Sewell on the go likes to be loyal to its core suppliers – so it surprised many in the industry when the Hull-based group this year switched allegiance from Londis to Co-op Wholesale. We have been to visit three sites now stocking the new range to see what difference it is making.
Employment Rights Act passes into law: what you need to know
An important new law has come into force with the granting of Royal Ascent, and employers of any size need to know what the Employment Rights Act 2025 has in store for them.
Accelerate the fight against drive-offs
Heat up your sales with hot food and soft drinks combos
How forecourts are adapting to the new payment landscape
How parcel lockers are cementing forecourts as multi-purpose destinations
How partnership working can enhance forecourt retailing success
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Why compliance is your untapped growth driver
The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing
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