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Product NewsTry your luck with new National Lottery terminal and PPOS range
National Lottery retailers will get a hands-on demonstration of three versions of the new Wave terminal at this year’s National Convenience Show.
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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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NewsCo-op launches rapid delivery app for all independents called Peckish
Co-op has launched ‘Peckish’, a rapid delivery grocery app, which it is making available to forecourt operators regardless of their shop fascia type.
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NewsNew food-to-go app uses AI to boost sales
Forecourt and convenience managers are no strangers to innovation, so a new smartphone app that utilises artificial intelligence to boost food-to-go sales is likely to be a welcome addition to their arsenal.
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Promotional FeatureDriving the future of EV charging with sustainable infrastructure
Westmorland is leading the charge in sustainable EV charging by rolling out innovative infrastructure across its UK motorway service areas. With a focus on ease of use and reliability, these solutions are designed to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging while supporting the transition to greener transport.
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NewsLawrence invests for next 10 to 15 years
Forecourt operator Ben Lawrence has spent £90,000 upgrading two of his sites in Norfolk with new pumps, and his first AdBlue tank and dispenser – and he believes the timing is ideal to get the maximum value from the investment.
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Equipment NewsJisp launches data and insights division
Retail tech company Jisp has launched Jisp Intelligence to capitalise on AI trends and provide actionable data and consumer insights reporting to help businesses meet the needs of the modern shopper.
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Equipment NewsTSG’s Prizma helps retailers counter cyber incidents
TSG is reporting a surge of interest from forecourt operators in Prizma, which it describes as “one of the most secure payment systems” on the market today.
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Equipment NewsNew tech means greater efficiency at Belfast forecourt
Father-and-son team Karl and Ross Hunter, from Spar Lanark Way convenience store and forecourt in Belfast, have overcome ‘significant’ operational challenges since integrating new technology via their EdgePoS system.
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NewsMurco dealer sees off repeat shoplifters with Chirp-protect tags
Murco dealer Veer Patel is preventing up to £200 a month of stock being stolen by fitting Chirp-protect alarmed security tags onto high value items in his family’s Spar store.
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News‘Computer says no’ helps forecourt staff decline age-restricted sales
Pricewatch Group is the latest forecourt operator to install technology that makes it easier for staff to turn down underage purchases and provides them with demographic information on their customers.
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NewsInner Space Stations reaches for the sky with £600,000 valeting upgrade
Graham Kennedy has upgraded the valeting hub at his sci-fi themed York forecourt, in a £600,000-plus investment made necessary by an electrical fire in May this year damaging the plant room for his bay of jet washes.
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NewsBP extends use of AI technology to time food mark downs
BP has renewed its partnership with Retail Insight to use its AI-powered technology to reduce food waste and achieve best margins by establishing the optimum time to mark down products nearing expiry.
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Equipment NewsValli values Vars for parking revenue and £234,000 recovered losses
Top 50 Indie Valli Forecourts believes that it has been preventing £630,000 a year in drive-offs at its 16 forecourts since installing Vars automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology.
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OtherTECH TALK: Charge ahead with EV plans without checking with your Petroleum Enforcing Authority at your peril
The fifth edition of the Blue Book, the industry bible on petrol station design, construction, modification and maintenance, was launched this month, and forecourt operators thinking of installing electric vehicle chargepoints should give special attention to Chapter 3, urges Jamie Thompson, chair of The Association for Petroleum and Explosive Administration’s technical committee.
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NewsEast of England Co-op installs EDGEPoS at five forecourts
East of England Co-op has completed its roll out of EDGEPoS, the epos software from Henderson Technology which provides sales analytics and inventory management, at five forecourts.
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NewsThe Jordon Group joins the Bellrock Group in merger
The Jordon Group has joined technology and property services provider Bellrock Group in a merger.
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NewsCentrica leads the charge in solving electric van 12-volt battery issues
Centrica, one of the UK’s largest operators of electric vans, is addressing a major challenge faced by EV fleets nationwide called “bricking”, with new solar panels.
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NewsRAC trials HVO for recovery trucks
The RAC is trialling hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel to power its recovery trucks.
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NewsMFG hits Morrisons Daily refit target complete with National Lottery
National Lottery operator Allwyn has completed its largest terminal installation project after equipping over 300 forecourts owned by Motor Fuel Group (MFG) with terminals.