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Highlights
COMMENT: Behind the headlines of EG On The Move’s Prax acquisition
Today’s announcement of EG On The Move (EGOTM) becoming the UK’s second biggest independent forecourt operator with its acquisition of the 85 Prax company-owned sites is more significant for the industry than the headlines might suggest.
FOCUS ON SECURITY: Progress report
Fuel prices might not be as high as they were earlier this year but drive-offs and failure to pay remain a scourge across the petrol retailing industry.
COMMENT: Legislation is all well and good, but enforcement is essential to protect retail workers
Figures uncovered by Forecourt Trader show there have been almost 12,000 assaults on shop staff in Scotland since a law making this a specific offence was introduced in 2021. But with English and Welsh police set to enforce a similar law imminently, one must ask how effectively the offence will be policed.
FOCUS ON: Sweet themes are made of these: seven things to know about sugar confectionery
It is an ever-evolving category that constantly embraces new flavours, formats, and TikTok fads, yet is anchored by nostalgia, tradition, and trusted brands. Keeping abreast of the latest in sugar confectionery is vital for any forecourt operator, for whom the segment is a vital ingredient in the retail mix.
Destination Jet Ulceby Cross: how Dant doubled shop sales
Siblings Tom and Lois Dant have combined their business and creative flair to pull off a flagship site for Gill Marsh Forecourts, which is trading at double the turnover its wholesaler had predicted, and will be used as a template to refresh the rest of the Lincolnshire operator’s network.
LEGAL DOCTOR: Key updates on the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme
Two areas of legislation, which will significantly impact forecourt operators, are coming down the tracks: the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme. Lawyer Robert Botkai outlines the latest updates on both.
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Focus On Features
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Industry Features & Analysis
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LEGAL DOCTOR: Key updates on the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme
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