FORECOURT TRADER AWARDS 2026: This year’s contenders for industry’s top accolades
The Kay Group starts works at prime Stafford site
Esso retains pole position at UK forecourts
EG On The Move gets planning refusal for new-to-sector site overturned on appeal
Private equity set to swallow up Certas, Pace, plus 1,200 fuel-supply contracts
RAC warns pump prices set to hit Iran conflict high
CWA wins water supply concession for responsible car washes
Calls for motorcyclist pump etiquette to be formalised in industry standard
EV drivers shun public chargers
Chargepoint firms take another knock as home electricity gets cheaper
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Highlights
FOCUS ON EV CHARGING: A modern mobility destination
Zakir Hasan, director of EV and energy at EG On The Move, shares insights into how the Top 50 Indie’s electric charging hubs are performing, in an exclusive interview with Forecourt Trader.
MONEY TALK: Clean cars and clean conscience
The revival in forecourt valeting with modern water recycling equipment at the fore means commercial car washes are more likely to be allowed to stay open during droughts. But sites must explain to customers they are acting legitimately, says industry commentator Jan Mikula.
FOCUS ON WET STOCK MANAGEMENT: Is your system still fit for purpose?
When it comes to forecourt technology, wet stock management consoles tend to run quietly in the background, doing their job without much thought from anyone beyond the site manager. But that quiet reliability can be deceptive, says Jason Grant, global project manager at Veeder-Root.
LEGAL DOCTOR: What to expect from forthcoming restrictions on displaying vape and nicotine products
Proposed restrictions on the display of vaping and nicotine products will have a significant impact on merchandising and store layouts, warns legal firm Winckworth Sherwood.
FOCUS ON CAR CARE AND LUBRICANTS: the great summer getaway
As schools close for the summer and families embark on holidays, forecourt operators have a big opportunity to win sales for their car care fixture.
FOCUS ON: Store of the future – sustainability: Energy audit
The forecourt sector is catching on to AI having a major role to play in improving sustainability, from automatically marking down expiring products, to helping to reduce energy bills.
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
Choosing the right symbol group partner
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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
Exchange for Change gives more retailers choice over DRS
DRS handling fees will leave thousands of retailers out of pocket: ACS
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Why compliance is your untapped growth driver
The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing
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