All articles by John Wood – Page 80
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NewsMarket prepares for sell-off of up to 50 Euro Garages sites to win Asda clearance
Speculation is growing that EG Group will sell off a significant number of its sites to avoid a major investigation into the takeover of Asda by the group’s founders, Zuber and Mohsin Issa, and their backers.
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NewsHand car wash operator found guilty of breaching a modern slavery order
A 47-year-old woman has been handed a suspended sentence after breaching a modern slavery order at a hand car wash in Derbyshire.
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NewsMan is badly burned in incident on forecourt in Suffolk
A man has been badly burned in an incident at Top 50 Indie Petrocell’s flagship forecourt site at Lady Lane in Hadleigh, Suffolk.
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NewsPolice appeal for witnesses after an assault on a forecourt in Crawley
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault at a petrol station in Crawley.
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NewsEssar donates £3,000 to local charity to mark safety milestone at refinery
Essar has made a donation of £3,000 to a local charity after a significant safety milestone was reached at its Stanlow refinery.
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NewsACS seeks retailers’ views for National Living Wage consultation
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on retailers to respond to its annual National Living Wage Survey.
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Equipment NewsIstobal launches a smart vacuum cleaner equipped with connectivity
Istobal has launched what it claims is the first smart vacuum cleaner equipped with connectivity and providing a pay-as-you-go option.
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NewsPRA backs retail industry campaign urging customers to ShopKind
The PRA has joined a coalition from across the retail industry which has launched a campaign urging the public to treat shopworkers with respect.
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Product NewsCCEP launches Capri-Sun Multivitamin Squash to the wholesale and convenience channel
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has launched Capri-Sun Multivitamin Squash to the wholesale and convenience channel.
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NewsCentral England Co-op opens Insomnia Coffee shop at its flagship site
Central England Co-op has opened a new coffee shop at its £3m flagship food store and petrol filling station site in Lichfield creating 10 new jobs
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Product NewsLoveRaw unveils new variant of Cre&m Wafer Bar and promises more to follow
Vegan chocolate brand LoveRaw has introduced a white chocolate version of its vegan treat, the Cre&m Wafer Bar, and is has plans for a third flavour to follow shortly.
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NewsCo-op reopens petrol filling station after major investment and adding new store
The Co-op has opened a new petrol filling station and food store after a significant investment and major programme of works to overhaul the former Locking petrol station site, near Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
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NewsPlanning permission sought for plant to produce hydrogen for Scottish transport
A planning application has been lodged for a plant to produce hydrogen for Scottish transport.
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NewsACS reminds retailers about new rules on selling manufactured solid fuels and wood
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is reminding convenience retailers about upcoming changes to the sale of manufactured solid fuels and wood.
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Product NewsTrebor celebrates its centenary with the Big 100 promotion
Mint brand Trebor is marking 100 years on sale this year with a new promotion called the Big 100.
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NewsACS calls for urgent action to protect retailer workers in Select Committee hearing
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for urgent action to protect retail workers in oral evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee on the Government’s and policing response to incidents of violence and abuse of shopworkers.
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NewsBloomberg says post-virus surge in oil price to anywhere near $100 a barrel unlikely
Suggestions that oil prices could rise to $100 a barrel because of a post-virus surge in demand have been dismissed as unlikely by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI).
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NewsCCTV footage released after cashier needs 14 stitches in headwounds after assault
Police have released CCTV footage after a cashier at a forecourt was attacked by a customer and left with two head wounds requiring 14 stitches and bruising to his face, body and arms.
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NewsPolice seek witnesses after nurse is attacked on Asda forecourt
Officers from Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a nurse was attacked on an Asda forecourt.
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NewsUK the seventh most expensive country in Europe to charge an electric car says report
The UK is the seventh most expensive country in Europe to charge an electric car costing on average £11.75 per charge, according to research by an Irish website, Switcher.ie.