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German Federal Administrative Court decides on discount expansion rules
Following complaints from discount store operators in Cologne and Munich, Germany’s Federal Administrative Court has confirmed that new openings of discount stores are not allowed if they are likely to do substantial harm to long-established traditional food stores
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Cheques to be phased out in 2018, plus the top 10 facts about the paper payment method
Britain's Payments Council has agreed to phase out cheques by October 31st, 2018, ending the practice after nearly 350 years. The payment method reached a peak in popularity in 1990, and has declined rapidly as plastic takes over
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Alternative and Renewable Fuels
ADB approves loan for CNG-Powered Bus Rapid Transit project in China
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US $150 million loan for Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), to help set up a sustainable urban transport system that will reduce transport time and costs and cut harmful emissions of greenhouse gases
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EnCana pushes for natural-gas on the highway
Energy firm is asking the federal government to put $1-billion in to kick-start a transformation of the country's highways
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Oil Company News
Caltex considers possible purchases as oil companies exit refining and retailing
Caltex Australia Ltd., blocked from buying Exxon Mobil Corp. filling stations in the country, said it’s weighing bids for overseas refining and fuel retailing businesses as rivals including Royal Dutch Shell Plc sell assets
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Shell signs letter of intent for New Zealand asset sale
Royal Dutch Shell Plc has signed a letter of intent to sell its New Zealand downstream assets to Infratil Ltd. and the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, Infratil informed
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Petrol Stations News
Abu Dhabi - Petro-products in litres from New Year
Petroleum products in the country will be measured in litres instead of imperial gallon with effect from January 1, 2010, a top official said
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ELIOR to acquire in France motorway outlets from EXXON-MOBIL
Elior has acquired ROC-France, a subsidiary of Exxon-Mobil’s Esso that specialises in managing service stations located on France's motorway and dual carriageway networks. In accordance with the purchase agreement, Elior will progressively become the operator of all Esso’s motorway service stations – currently 62 in total
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Convenience news
WENDY’S/ARBY’S GROUP chooses NCR Corporation POS
US-based Wendy’s/Arby’s Group has approved NCR Corporation as a supplier of point-of-sale (POS) technology for the Wendy’s restaurant system franchisees
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Payment & Card Processing
Pinnacle Certifies IBM
A new hardware platform available for Palm POS™
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Aviation, marine, railway & road transport refuelling
Airlines opt for ‘green’ aviation fuel
Fifteen leading airlines from all over the world will collaborate with two alternative aviation fuel companies to deploy alternative jet fuels, in a bid to reduce emissions and bolster energy security
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Equipment Manufacturer News
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Scheidt & Bachmann establishes foothold in Southeast Asia
Scheidt & Bachmann has received the national approvals for the dispenser series Clou with the local board of weights and measures in Indonesia
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Keyfuels set to launch Fuel Cards in the Isles of Lewis, UK
The fuel card company is committed to offering fuel cards for the Island through its website
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Dresser Wayne® awarded ISO 14001 for 'Green Manufacturing and Safety'
Certification recognizes Fuel Dispenser and Forecourt Technologies Provider for environmental and employee health and safety performance
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Nordic Group Awards First Unattended Payment Approval to Dresser Wayne® iXTM Pay Secure Payment Platform
Upgradeable Solution for Fuel Dispensers Helps Protect Motorists Against Card Fraud
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