• Operators slam Asda’s 4p a litre price cut as ‘irresponsible publicity stunt’

  • UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for forecourt property expert Steve Rodell

  • Aberdeen forecourt boosts fuel sales with new 24/7 pay-at-pump technology

  • MONEY TALK: Forecasting on the impact of the last Budget

  • Planning deregulation to make EV chargepoints cheaper and faster to install

  • Platinum Retail launches first new to industry site in over five years

  • FOCUS ON: Six things about tobacco, vaping and next-gen products

  • Slushies should not be consumed by children under eight, doctors warn

  • Crime and Policing Bill progresses with second reading in parliament

  • EG On The Move stocks viral ‘Dubai’ chocolate bar

Highlights

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MONEY TALK: Forecasting on the impact of the last Budget

2025-03-14T16:02:00+00:00By Jan Mikula

As we hit the season for making profit and loss projections, forecourt operators need to be prudent and to look to spread the burden of increased costs across shop categories, rather than fuel, advises industry commentator Jan Mikula.

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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for forecourt property expert Steve Rodell

2025-03-14T14:59:00+00:00By Steve Rodell

Since becoming head (md) of retail at commercial property specialist Christie & Co 14 years ago, Steve Rodell and his team have been behind the sale of thousands of petrol stations. But apart perhaps from his new gym buddy, Tony Walker, a former director of MFG, few in the industry will know the man behind the deal-making handshake.

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FOCUS ON: Six things about tobacco, vaping and next-gen products

2025-03-12T10:10:00+00:00By Matt Chittock

Forecourt operators Park Garage Group, Guy White and Fuzail Patel share their insights into how the disposable vape ban will determine the category’s future fortunes.

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Analysis: Should forecourts invest in EV chargers?

2025-03-11T10:56:00+00:00By

EV chargers require big investment and can take years to reach maturity; we look into the aspects forecourt operators should consider before taking the plunge.

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NATIONAL CONVENIENCE SHOW: Why you should be there

2025-03-06T13:41:00+00:00

Getting the in-shop offer right is more important than ever for forecourt operators, so many will be opting for a bit of retail therapy at next month’s National Convenience Show.

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Penny on the Move leads Top Indies Awards

2025-02-26T14:07:00+00:00By

Penny on the Move was victorious last night as Forecourt Trader’s Top Indies Retailer of the Year 2025.

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