All articles by John Wood – Page 13
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NewsACS reiterates its support for tough enforcement of age-related vaping regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated its support for tough enforcement action against those who sell vapes and other age-restricted products to under-age customers.
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NewsEV installations hit record high but RAC warns government still unlikely to reach target
New figures showing March and April had the highest ever rate of EV charger installations have been hailed by ChargeUK, the recently formed association for EV charger companies.
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NewsDerbyshire Police appeal to identify men after alleged hate crime at service station
Derbyshire Police has made an appeal for help to identify three men who may have important information regarding an alleged hate crime in Glossop.
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NewsHampshire-based site achieves 15% uplift in fuel sales following Jet rebrand
Bucks Horn Oak service station, which became a Jet site in January, has achieved a 15% hike in fuel sales following the rebrand.
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NewsPolice investigating attempted arson at service station release CCTV images
Officers from North Yorkshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following attempted arson at The Dales Market Corner petrol station in Pateley Bridge.
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NewsGuide on Scottish recycling scheme updated after delay in implementation
Guidance on the Scottish DRS scheme provided by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has been updated to reflect the delay in its implementation.
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NewsTwo suspects arrested in connection with thefts from cash machines in Lancashire
Two men have been arrested and a large amount of cash and power tools seized following thefts from cash machines in Chorley and Preston.
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NewsPump price of unleaded petrol falls below 145p per litre for first time in 18 months
The average price of petrol has fallen below 145ppl for the first time in 18 months, new fuel price data from the RAC reveals.
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NewsHGV sales growing strongly but zero-emission models win just 0.3% of market
UK demand for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.1% to 11,517 registrations in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), but zero-emission models barely registered with just 0.3% of the market.
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NewsThieves break-in to Shropshire service station and steal about £3,000 of tobacco
Around £3,000 of tobacco have been stolen from a service station in Shropshire by raiders who broke in overnight while the site was closed.
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NewsEG Group raises more than £178,000 for British Red Cross in charity partnership
EG Group has revealed that it has raised more than £178,000 for the British Red Cross following a four-month partnership.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: EV charging industry sets up association to help shape its future
A new trade body for the burgeoning EV charging industry is aiming to provide a major impetus for the sector. John Wood reports
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NewsRAC calls for government action against larger retailers over diesel pricing
The price of diesel fell by nearly 4p a litre in April but still remains at least 16p more expensive than it should be as it’s now 6ppl cheaper than petrol on the wholesale market, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch.
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NewsTop 50 Indie Platinum Retail more than doubles estate in past two years to 48 sites
Top 50 Indie Platinum Retail Group has more than doubled its estate over the past two years to 48 sites.
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Nisa says it is on track to recruit an additional 400 stores this year
Nisa is set to open a further 400 stores this year, according to the symbol group wholesaler.
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NewsScottish timber industry to trial electric articulated lorries
Scottish Forestry has been awarded £452,000 towards a three-year trial which will test the use of electric timber wagons to transport timber.
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NewsMaxol unveils plans for growth through acquisitions and redevelopment
Maxol has announced plans to continue to grow the company in Ireland through acquisition of established convenience forecourt stores and the purchase of land adjoining existing sites to improve facilities and services for customers.
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NewsNew EV charging hub in Dundee described as “the future of the service station”
Dundee City Council has opened a new EV charging hub which has been described by one participant as “the future of the service station”.
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NewsBP hails progress to becoming an integrated energy company as Q1 profits hit $5bn
BP says it has made progress in its strategy to become an integrated energy company (IEC) as it announced an underlying replacement cost profit for the first quarter of 2023 of $5bn (£4bn).
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NewsAsda opens its 150th Asda on the Move store in partnership with EG Group
Asda has opened its 150th Asda on the Move store in partnership with EG Group, as it progresses towards its target to roll out 200 of the roadside convenience store formats by the end of 2023.