All articles by John Wood
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NewsSamples released of EV battery that can be charged in five minutes
Samples of a new electric vehicle (EV) battery that can be charged in five minutes have been released by StoreDot, a developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology whose investors include BP.
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High Court order in Ireland advances move to take Applegreen private
Applegreen has revealed that plans by its founders to take the company private have moved a step closer.
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Shell trials latest Kärcher automated car wash equipment at several sites
Shell has teamed up with the multinational manufacturer of cleaning machines, Kärcher, to offer customers automated car washing using the latest technology at a selection of Shell service stations.
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Product News
Walkers Max teams up with KFC to launch two new flavours
Walkers Max is teaming up with the fried chicken restaurant KFC to launch two signature flavours, Walkers Max Kentucky Fried Chicken and Walkers Max Double Crunch Zinger
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Product News
Flamin’ Hot flavour joins the range of Walkers potato crisps
Walkers is introducing a new Flamin’ Hot flavour across its core potato crisps range, rolling out from Monday 18 January.
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Product News
CCEP and Monster Energy unveil new support initiative for convenience retailers
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) and Monster Energy have unveiled a new support initiative to help convenience retailers maximise energy drink sales.
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Jailed shopkeeper has sentence extended for failing to pay confiscation order
A jailed shopkeeper, who smuggled, stored and sold thousands of illegal cigarettes, must serve a further three-and-a-half years in prison for failing to repay a £494,000 confiscation order.
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Equipment News
Suresite Group appoints new CEO and invests in sales and commercial team
Suresite Group, the service provider for forecourt and retail, has announced the appointment of Steve Hoban as the company’s new CEO, and several other senior appointments.
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Equipment News
GripHero again offers free dispensers across the globe to help prevent Covid spread
GripHero, the maker of hand-protection and on-the-nozzle dispensers for fuel pumps and fuel bays, is to offer its dispensers free to forecourts across the globe.
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Product News
Quavers brings back Prawn Cocktail and Salt & Vinegar to its line-up of flavours
Walkers’ snack brand Quavers is bringing back two flavours to its line-up – Prawn Cocktail and Salt & Vinegar.
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Police release CCTV images after armed robbery at forecourt in Eastleigh
Hampshire Police has released CCTV images of a man its officers want to identify following an armed robbery at a petrol station in Eastleigh.
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Product News
Cadbury marks Creme Egg’s 50th birthday with Golden Goobilee campaign
Cadbury is marking the 50th birthday of its Creme Egg with the launch of a new Golden Goobilee campaign, as Cadbury Creme Eggs return to stores nationwide.
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Product News
Häagen-Dazs launches a 2-in-1 ice cream concept to satisfy demand for innovation
Luxury ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is aiming to shake up the ice cream category by launching a 2-in-1 ice-cream, Duo; a multi-texture creation in three flavours: Belgian Chocolate & Vanilla Crunch, Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel Crunch and Belgian Chocolate & Strawberry.
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MFG acquires seven petrol stations and nine new to industry sites from BP
MFG has signed an agreement to purchase seven operational petrol stations and nine new to industry (NTI) sites from BP.
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New lockdown having less impact on road fuel sales than first one
The lockdowns currently in place across England, Scotland and Wales appear to be having much less impact on road fuel sales than the first lockdown in March 2020, but more of an impact than the second lockdown in England in November, according to the latest figures from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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Autonomous vehicle market in UK forecast to be worth £41.7bn by 2035
Forty per cent of new car sales could have self-driving capabilities, with a total market value of £41.7bn by 2035, according to a new report launched by transport minister Rachel Maclean.
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ACS calls for rates relief to be extended in the next Budget due in March
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has submitted evidence to the Treasury ahead of the 2021 Budget, calling on the Chancellor to extend the business rates discount in 2021/22 to avoid a sudden shock of high rates bills while stores are still dealing with the impact of the pandemic.
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PRA chief urges Hancock to give petrol station staff vaccine priority
Petrol station staff should be among shop workers given priority in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, according to the PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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Essar Oil UK unveils plans for £750m hydrogen production plant at Stanlow
Essar Oil UK has unveiled plans to build a £750m hydrogen production hub at its Stanlow Refinery in Cheshire in a joint venture with Progressive Energy, developers of HyNet North West.
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The Forecourt Show and sister events rescheduled to take place on July 5-7
Following the announcement of the third lockdown and the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, the UK Food & Drink Shows comprising The Forecourt Show, National Convenience Show, Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, The Ingredients Show and Foodex have been postponed until 5-7 July 2021.
