All articles by John Wood
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its next online Business Bulletin event
The PRA has announced that its next online Business Bulletin will take place on 20 May.
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Rockstar relaunched with new pack design and reformulation of original flavour
The energy drink brand Rockstar is undergoing a relaunch this May, with a new pack design and reformulation.
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Daily fuel sales per forecourt climb to their highest level since before first lockdown
Average daily fuel sales per forecourt have climbed to their highest level since before the first lockdown, reaching 19,377 litres on Friday April 30, the highest daily sales since 19 March 2020 (the last Thursday before the first lockdown which started 23 March 2020).
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Petrol prices at the pumps rise for the sixth consecutive month
Petrol prices at the pumps rose for the sixth consecutive month, according to the latest Fuel Watch figures.
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Dinner Lady expands partnership with EG Group with new supplier deal
Vape company Dinner Lady has signed a deal with EG Group, as the first major national supplier of its new disposable Vape Pen e-cigarette.
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George Clooney stars in latest TV advert for Warburtons
Hollywood star George Clooney features alongside bakery boss Jonathan Warburton in the latest TV advert for the bakery company Warburtons.
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HMRC introduces new checks to help tobacco retailers with track and trace
HMRC is this week introducing new checks on the codes that are given to businesses to help them ensure they are registered properly for the UK track and trace system.
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Mercedes-Benz South West and Rolec form partnership to support EV adoption
Mercedes-Benz South West and Rolec have formed a partnership to support the acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the UK.
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MFG offers its EV Power brand to members of its Murco network
MFG is offering its EV Power brand to members of its Murco network as a complete ‘Turnkey - design, build and operation’ solution requiring no dealer capital outlay.
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Greggs opens two new shops at Moto’s newly opened Rugby services on M6
Greggs has opened two new shops at Moto’s newly opened Rugby services at junction one of the M6
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Monthly new car sales surge but still below 10-year average
New car registrations in April were up 30 times compared with the same month last year, but volumes still remained 12.9% lower than the 10-year average at 141,583 new units, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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ITM sets up new company to focus on use of hydrogen in transport
A new company focused on the use of hydrogen in transport has been set up ITM Power.
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Gordon Balmer appointed executive director of PRA and CWA and joins RMI board
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) have announced that Gordon Balmer has been appointed as their executive director and Retail Motor Industry (RMI) board member. He joined the PRA in 2014 and has served as its commercial manager.
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Funds raised for charities by MFG’s Pennies scheme since 2017 launch top £2m
MFG has revealed that funds raised for charities by its Pennies scheme since its launch in 2017 have now topped £2m.
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ACS calls for support for businesses as they recover from pandemic
The government has been urged to support businesses in their recovery from the pandemic in evidence provided by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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GVR launches software to manage electric vehicle charging networks
Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) is expanding its E-mobility platform with the European launch of EVerse, a new software offering that provides fuel retailers an end-to-end solution for hosting and managing electric vehicle charging networks.
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EG Group offers to sell 27 sites to secure Asda takeover without in-depth inquiry
EG Group is proposing to sell off 27 of its sites in order that its owners can secure their deal to buy Asda without a detailed inquiry by the competition authorities.
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Pricewatch wins planning appeal with costs against order to take down canopy
Pricewatch has won a planning appeal against Eastbourne Borough Council after it was ordered to remove a canopy at Old Town Service Station.
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Product News
Mondelēz International brings back its Win the Captain promotion
Mondelēz International’s consumer promotion Win the Captain is back across Cadbury chocolate, Cadbury biscuits, Maynards Bassetts and Trebor products.
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JTI unveils lowest price point addition to the Sterling family
JTI is introducing a new member to the Sterling family, with the launch of Sterling Rolling Tobacco Essential 30g, available at an RRP of £12.35.
