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News70th Texaco site opens in Northern Ireland
A forecourt owned by Henderson Group has become the 70th Texaco branded site in Northern Ireland following the relaunch of Henderson Silverwood.
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NewsEG On The Move’s new Lincolnshire site marks firm’s 150th forecourt
A new filling station on the outskirts of Lincoln marks the 150th site in EG On The Move’s portfolio, cementing the firm’s status as the UK’s third largest independent forecourt operator.
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NewsTop 50 Indie Brookfield Group takes on two marathons for charity
Staff from The Brookfield Group, which owns and operates eight forecourts and leases a further 13, are taking part in the London Marathon and the Boston Marathon to raise money for a children’s charity.
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NewsTop 50 Indie Tankerford installs launderette facilities at half its forecourts
Independent operator Tankerford is installing washing machines at six of its sites, broadening the services the firm offers.
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NewsCo-op Wholesale partners with Roadchef
Co-op Wholesale, the new name for what used to be Nisa’s wholesale operations, has announced a new partnership with Roadchef, replacing Spar at eight motorway service locations on the MSA operator’s network.
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ArticleTom Highland takes touches from award-winning Childerley Gate for new St Neots forecourt
Tom Highland’s new site in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, may not be big enough to replicate his award-winning nearby Childerley Gate Service Station, but it takes inspiration from that forecourt, with the shop having a cosy yet comprehensive feel, as we found on a recent visit.
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NewsIceland and EG On The Move announce partnership following successful trial
Frozen food giant Iceland has announced it is partnering with EG On The Move, with 10 forecourts stocking a range of goods from the retailer.
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NewsNI forecourt store reopens following £2.4m upgrade
A Eurospar located at a Texaco forecourt in Garvagh, Northern Ireland, has reopened following a £2.4m refit by its owners, Henderson Retail, which bought the site towards the end of 2024.
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NewsTankerford: 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.
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NewsRetailers warned new recycling regulations come into force soon
A new requirement for all businesses with 10 or more staff to recycle their waste comes into force at the end of the month, with firms that breach the rules facing legal action.
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Promotional FeatureHow partnership working can enhance forecourt retailing success
As the forecourt sector evolves, with electric vehicle charging helping to transform the face of retail, it’s increasingly important for shop operators to develop their consumer offer to suit the changing needs of clients. So, local knowledge expertise from – and partnership with – convenience store groups can prove invaluable, argues Bestway Retail.
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NewsNew entrants to forecourt industry overcome adversity at former disused site
Starting a new business is rarely a straightforward process, but husband-and-wife team Oliver Arnold and Susannah Moffat had to battle through more than most as they sought to reopen a disused forecourt on the outskirts of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
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Promotional FeatureHow forecourts can adapt to changing consumer preferences in the vape category
Changes in consumer demands, environmental concerns and impending legislation is seeing a revolution in vaping innovation for forecourt traders. Find out how best to respond to meet consumer needs
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NewsRoadchef powers up Bothwell Services with ‘ultra-fast’ EV charging hub
Roadchef in partnership with Gridserve unveils six new 350kW chargers on the M74
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NewsHappy couple hold wedding reception ‘of their dreams’ at M25 Cobham Services
A first for Cobham Services on the M25 took place last weekend (June 29) as it became the venue for a happy couple holding the wedding reception ‘of their dreams’ in an unconventional but unforgettable setting.
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OtherRETAILER PROFILE: Highland’s game to become big player in forecourts
Tom Highland is expecting to exchange on a forecourt this week which will bring his family’s East of England chain to four, and closer to his ambition of running 10 sites within eight years, by the time he is aged 40.
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NewsService station armed robbers jailed for total of 11 years following investigation by Essex Police
Two armed criminals who used an imitation firearm and a knife to rob a Jet service station have been jailed for a combined 11 years.
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NewsGilbarco Veeder-Root aims to transform forecourt EV charging business with launch of Konect
Fuel and convenience retail technology specialist Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), is aiming to transform forecourt electric vehicle charging with the launch of Konect, which it describes as a powerful EV recharging ecosystem designed specifically for the fuel retail industry.
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NewsMoto named as top ten ‘very big’ employer in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2024
Motorway services operator, Moto Hospitality, has been named as a top ten ‘very big’ employer in this year’s Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times, while also receiving a Spotlight Award as the ‘Best Place to Work for employees aged 55+’.
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NewsExtra MSA expands ESG partnership as it plans an EV day for students
Motorway services operator Extra MSA is expanding its partnership with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) specialist, Ahead Partnership and plans to teach students about electric vehicles.