All articles by John Wood – Page 82
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NewsNFRN expresses dismay at rollout of National Lottery to 900 Aldi stores
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has expressed dismay and concern at the news that National Lottery products will rolled out to all 900 Aldi stores from next month.
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NewsGovernment accelerates programme to introduce zero-emission buses
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has launched a multi-million-pound scheme to enable local transport authorities to add zero-emission buses to their fleets.
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NewsNorth Yorkshire Police releases CCTV image in investigation into theft from forecourt
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following a theft from the Co-op service station on Ripon Road in Harrogate.
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NewsEssar marks safety milestone with £3,000 donation to charity
Essar has made a donation of £3,000 to The Alzheimer’s Society after a significant safety milestone was reached at its Stanlow refinery
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NewsCPL Learning launches new Forecourt Competent Person online training package
CPL Learning has launched a new Forecourt Competent Person Online Course Programme.
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Equipment NewsDover Fueling Solutions agrees partnership with EdgePetrol and buys minority stake
The multinational forecourt equipment specialist Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has entered into a commercial partnership agreement with, and acquired a minority interest in, the software company EdgePetrol.
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NewsFour acquisitions take Ascona’s total estate to 55
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has completed the acquisition of four service stations across Lincolnshire and Sunderland, taking its total portfolio to 55 sites across the UK.
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Product NewsWalkers unveils a new look for its core range of crisps
Walkers is introducing a new look across its core range of crisps, adding a splash of humour to tie in with its latest campaign: When life gives you potatoes, make crisps.
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Product NewsVimto relaunches core squash range and fortifies full squash portfolio with Vitamin D
Vimto is re-launching its core squash range this spring, and will be fortifying the full squash portfolio with Vitamin D.
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NewsForecourt traders fined after minister’s error over guidance on jet wash facilities
Forecourt businesses across England have been slapped with hefty fixed penalty fines following bungled government correspondence to automatic jet wash operators on Covid regulations.
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NewsEG Group planning PFS and coffee drive-thru at greenfield site at Colne in Lancashire
A developer based at EG Group’s head office in Blackburn has applied for planning permission to build a petrol filling station, coffee drive-thru unit, electric charging hub and two industrial units at a site at the end of the M65 motorway at Colne in Lancashire.
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NewsACS reiterates call for DRS scheme to be well designed for retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated its call for the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) that is well-designed for retailers following publication of a new government consultation.
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NewsDetectives seeking burglars who smashed their way into forecourt store in Suffolk
Detectives from Suffolk Police are appealing for witnesses after burglars smashed their way into the petrol station in the High Street in Kessingland at about 12:45am on Thursday 25 March.
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News£40,000 reported stolen in armed raid on forecourt in Lincolnshire
An armed robbery in which about £40,000 is reported to have been stolen from a petrol station is being investigated by officers from Lincolnshire Police.
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NewsCNG Fuels starts work on public access biomethane HGV refuelling station in Scotland
CNG Fuels has started building what it claims will be Scotland’s first public access renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station.
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Equipment NewsGripHero introduces a clear-top version of its nozzle-mounted hand protection dispensers
GripHero has launched a clear-top version of its nozzle-mounted hand protection dispensers.
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Product NewsCosta Coffee adds two new variants to its RTD range
Costa Coffee has responded to insights from its coffee shop business to launch two new Costa Coffee RTD variants – Vanilla Latte and Flat White – to drive incremental sales within the coffee RTD segment.
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NewsGovernment injects further £54m into developing hydrogen and EV technology
The government has announced another round of multi-million pound grants to support development of electric trucks and hydrogen-powered buses.
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco celebrates first anniversary of Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own range
Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of two new formats and a limited-edition design for its Lambert & Butler Roll Your Own (RYO) range to celebrate one year in the market.
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Product NewsMars Wrigley UK adds Galaxy Smooth Orange to its indulgent range of chocolate treats
Mars Wrigley UK has launched Galaxy Smooth Orange, the latest instalment in the brand’s indulgent range of chocolate treats.