All articles by John Wood – Page 64
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NewsSewell on the go joins with Hull KR to support local foodbanks
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go and local rugby league team Hull KR are building on their support for local foodbanks with a new initiative at its stores.
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NewsConvenience sector feeling squeeze as Covid-19 restrictions are eased
The convenience sector has been feeling the squeeze as consumers have returned to spending more at bigger supermarkets and in the hospitality sector following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Alistair de Kare-Silver 16.00 ...
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NewsFuel retailers believe EV charging will be a revenue driver - but are not sure how, says new research
More than 80% of forecourt operators believe electric vehicle (EV) charging will be a revenue driver for their businesses in the future, but most are unsure how.
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NewsThieves smash a Ford Transit van into forecourt ATM to get at cash inside
Thieves have driven a van into a forecourt ATM to smash their way in and escaped with cash.
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NewsNew system set up for councils to buy and generate their own hydrogen
Highland Council has set up a system to buy and generate hydrogen which could pave the way for other local authorities to decarbonise their transport fleets.
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NewsBritish Gas to train new apprentices to install and maintain EV charge points
British Gas is taking on 3,500 new apprentices who will be trained to install and maintain carbon-efficient technologies, including EV charging points.
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NewsBrian Madderson to retire as chairman of PRA and CWA at the end of the year
Following 12 years of service Brian Madderson will retire from his position as chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) at the end of the year, the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has announced.
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NewsOsprey Charging unveils plans for more than 150 rapid charger hubs across UK
Osprey Charging has unveiled plans to install more than 150 high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across the UK by 2025.
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NewsEG Group opens Shell forecourt in Elgin featuring Spar, Greggs and Starbucks
EG Group has opened a new Spar convenience store and forecourt site at Coxton Park, Elgin, a town in Moray, Scotland.
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Equipment NewsParking technology company Flowbird plans to rapidly expand into the EV charging market
Parking technology company Flowbird is planning to rapidly expand into the EV charging market after implementing its first charge points with combined parking payments.
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NewsEG Group announces significant expansion of its apprenticeship programme
EG Group has announced a significant expansion of its apprenticeship programme after a successful trial and the graduation of its first 33 apprentices.
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NewsPRA arranges face-to-face Business Breakout event in Falkirk
The PRA has announced plans for its next face-to-face Business Breakout event, which will be on Wednesday September 29 in Falkirk.
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NewsACS briefs peers on violence in shops in attempt to get tougher sentencing for offenders
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has briefed peers ahead of the second reading of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (PCSC) in the House of Lords, calling for the government to consider amendments which would introduce tougher sentencing for attacks against shopworkers.
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Equipment NewsGripHero launches hand protection for users of EV recharging points
GripHero, the maker of hand-protection for customers using petrol pumps, is expanding its service to drivers using recharging point handles.
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NewsRAC extends relationship with Renault UK to cover electric vehicles
The RAC has extended its relationship with Renault UK by winning the contract to provide roadside assistance for all its new electric vehicles (EVs) as well as all EVs still covered by its three-year warranty.
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NewsPolice helicopter and dog unit called in to help find suspects after forecourt break-in
A Police helicopter was scrambled and a dog unit were called in to help catch two men after a burglary at a petrol filling station in York.
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NewsACS welcomes government decision over lottery sales by 16- and 17-year-olds
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the government’s decision to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to continue selling lottery products, when approved by someone over the age of 18, from October this year.
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NewsOcado Group adds further natural gas refuelling station to double CNG fleet
Ocado Group has reaffirmed its transition to alternative fuels by signing a deal to open a further natural gas refuelling station at its Dordon Customer Fulfilment Centre.
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NewsSuite of 42 charge points added to expand London’s fleet of electric buses
A suite of 42 charge points is now in operation at Camberwell Garage in south-east London, using a new electric vehicle charging solution powered by UK Power Networks.
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NewsEG Group reported to be considering sale of the business for $15bn
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group is exploring options with bankers that could result in a $15bn (£10.8bn) sale of the business, according a report in the financial press.