Forecourt firms eye up tech combining car charging and touchscreen food ordering
Top 50 Indie Jos Richardson opens its first new to industry forecourt
SHOP TALK: ‘Vapes make up half our profits; now we’ll have to adapt’
Easter 2025: Over half the UK population expected to take to the road
Top 50 Indie Krisco uses facial biometric tech to age-gate beer cave
Planning permission refused for Fastned Oxfordshire charging hub
COMMENT: Electric HGVs are mandated by government – problem is, they’re not fit for purpose
Moto Sawtry services on the A1(M) officially opens
How Welcome Break has made Rotherham Services welcome to all ages, inside and out
Sewell on the go completes sale of Wyton Bar forecourt
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FOCUS ON: Seven things you need to know about carbonates
Despite upcoming rules on promoting sugary products, demographic changes, and maturing consumer tastes, the lucrative carbonates category is set to continue its effervescence in the convenience market, with limited-edition lines, healthier options, and imaginative merchandising and promotions.
COMMENT: Electric HGVs are mandated by government – problem is, they’re not fit for purpose
The ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars generates all the headlines, but equally significant legislation looms on the horizon: from 2035 all new HGVs weighing 26 tonnes or under must be zero emission, before the rules expand to every new HGV in 2040.
How Welcome Break has made Rotherham Services welcome to all ages, inside and out
From a soft play area and outdoor gym to a gaming room for teenagers and exercise pen for dogs, ”something for everyone” is how Welcome Break’s chief executive John Diviney describes Rotherham Services, the latest addition to its now 59-site service area network in the UK.
LEGAL DOCTOR: Beware the fine line between workplace ‘banter’ and bullying
It is no joke when a business faces accusations that its staff have taken ‘banter’ too far, explains law firm Winckworth Sherwood.
Tankerford: Top 50 Indie's small team makes a big impact
The commission-operator model is an established one in the forecourt industry, but running over 10 sites on this principle with just a handful of people is the very definition of lean.
AWARDS LAUNCH: The hunt for the Forecourt Trader of the Year 2025 starts here
The search has begun for the most dynamic operators across the country, as we launch our annual awards, culminating in the top Forecourt Trader of the Year 2025 accolade.
How partnership working can enhance forecourt retailing success
Driving the future of EV charging with sustainable infrastructure
How forecourts can maximise the new tech-led lottery opportunity
How to master partnership management
Elevating health & safety, auditing, and compliance in forecourt retailing
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