All articles by John Wood – Page 110
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership to build biomethane gas filling station
The John Lewis Partnership is planning to build a dedicated biomethane gas filling station to enable its largest heavy goods vehicles to use a low-carbon alternative to diesel.
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NewsCo-ops call for better protection in law for shop workers
Central England Co-op is calling on the Government to introduce new legislation to better protect key workers in its stores following big rises in incidents of staff being threatened with being coughed on and given coronavirus.
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NewsEngie signs deal to provide electric chargers for Biffa
Engie has agreed a partnership with the waste management company Biffa to provide electric vehicle charging facilities across its UK sites.
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NewsUK car manufacturing output declines by 95.4% in May
UK car manufacturing output fell 95.4% in May, compared with the same month last year, with just 5,314 vehicles rolling off production lines, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manu
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NewsA&F Forecourts buys 2.2-acre site for new-build forecourt scheme
A&F Forecourts is set to start work on building a petrol filling station in Bolton after buying a site from Harworth Group at its Logistics North development.
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NewsTransport secretary reveals plans for hydrogen bus only town
The government is preparing to plans for a hydrogen bus only town, the transport secretary Grant Shapps has revealed.
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NewsEngenie rolls out EV chargers with owner of shopping centres
The rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging network Engenie has signed a deal with real estate owner Brookhouse Group to install rapid EV charging at ten retail parks across the UK.
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NewsMFG boosts its support for the NHS across 900 sites with t4Media
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has joined forces with their AdNozzles partner t4Media to rally the country around the NHS, carers and essential workers.
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NewsPolice seeking gunman who fired into ceiling of forecourt store
A gunman who fired a gun into the ceiling of a forecourt store is wanted by Greater Manchester Police.
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NewsInstaVolt opens its biggest rapid charging hub
InstaVolt has just opened its largest rapid charging hub to date, at Necton, on the A47 in Norfolk.
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NewsPotential windfall after retailers win credit card ruling
UK businesses with substantial sales via credit and debit cards could recover credit card fees totalling millions of pounds, after a landmark decision by the Supreme Court.
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NewsHand car wash appeal rejected by planning inspector
A planning inspector has rejected an appeal by a hand car wash business in Malvern, Worcestershire.
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Gradual recovery in road fuel sales but still a third down
Average road fuel sales at filling stations are still less than two thirds of their pre-lockdown levels despite a steady gradual recovery, according to the latest government figures.
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NewseXpresso Plus introduces range of hand sanitiser stations
Drinks-to-go supplier eXpresso Plus has introduced a new range of branded automated hand sanitiser stations.
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NewsBritish foodbank among charities donated to by OPW
Global forecourt equipment manufacturer OPW has thanked all the foodbanks that have worked hard to support families in need around the world, especially during the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsLaw banning sales of plastic straws delayed by coronavirus
The introduction of new legislation banning the sale of plastic drinking straws, plastic-stemmed cotton buds and plastic stirrers has been delayed because of the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsC-store market set to grow by 8% in 2020 says HIM & MCA Insight
The UK convenience retail market is set to grow by 8% in 2020, according to a new report by HIM & MCA Insight.
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NewsThe UK convenience retail market is set to grow by 8% in 2020, according to a new report by HIM & MCA Insight.
The UK convenience retail market is set to grow by 8% in 2020, according to a new report by HIM & MCA Insight.
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NewsPilot schemes seek to help areas where access to cash is lacking
The Community Access to Cash Pilot (CACP) initiative has announced eight locations across the UK that will be participating in trials to help address challenges of improving cash access and acceptance.
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NewsACS welcomes minister’s letter praising retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a letter from the minister for small business, consumers and labour markets, Paul Scully, which highlights the vital and positive role that the retail sector has played during the coronavirus crisis.