All articles by John Wood – Page 89
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Equipment NewsAcquisition extends equipment range available from TLM Technology
TLM Technology has extended its range of equipment for forecourts through an acquisition by its French parent company.
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Product NewsVimto launches a new visual identity across its entire portfolio
Vimto is launching a new visual identity across its entire portfolio, rolling out from this month.
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NewsBOSS warns of criminals’ change of tactics during lockdown
Forecourt operators are being warned to be vigilant because criminals appear to be switching their tactics during the latest lockdown, according to BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate).
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its next online Business Bulletin event
The PRA has announced details of the next event in its series of online Business Bulletins, which were introduced after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to cancel its programme of Business Breakouts.
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NewsEsso’s Nectar loyalty scheme partners with British Airways’ Avios
Nectar, the loyalty scheme used by Esso, has partnered with British Airways, enabling members to convert Nectar points into Avios. From 25 January, existing balances and future points collected with Nectar can be converted into Avios, which can be redeemed through the British Airways Executive Club on flights, upgrades, hotel stays and other options.
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Product NewsJTI IDentify scheme helps retailers comply with product age restrictions
JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has released the latest results from its youth access prevention scheme, IDentify.
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NewsTop 50 Indie NTS Group expands its estate to 16 petrol stations
Top 50 Indie NTS Group has increased its estate to 16 petrol stations with the acquisition of a former Esso and Tesco Express site at Barnes Hill, six miles from the centre of Birmingham. The site has been closed since a fire damaged the shop in July 2019 and NTS plans to invest £250,000 to completely refit the store with bakery, Costa Coffee and Freal, with a reopening scheduled for April 2021.
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NewsRoad fuel sales stabilise at much higher level than during first lockdown
Road fuel sales during the latest lockdown across England, Scotland and Wales have stabilised at a significantly higher level than during the first lockdown last March, according to the latest figures from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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NewsReport by Shell backs hydrogen and battery electric for road freight sector
There is a growing consensus that hydrogen and battery electric will be the key zero emissions technologies for the road freight sector, according to a joint study published by Shell and Deloitte.
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NewsPolice investigating after armed robbers steal cash from forecourt in Glasgow
Police officers are appealing for information after two armed robbers stole cash from a Shell petrol station in Glasgow.
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NewsForecourt owner celebrates 40 years of selling Texaco branded fuels
Fuel retailer Usman Patel recently celebrated 40 years of selling Texaco branded fuel at his three service stations in Greater Manchester.
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NewsBill to protect shop workers from violence and abuse ratified by Scottish Parliament
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed the news that a Bill to protect shop workers in Scotland from violence and abuse at work is set to become law.
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NewsWelsh Government criticised over lack of warning on new Covid-19 regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged Welsh ministers to work in closer collaboration with retailers when they introduce new measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19. New requirements have been introduced today with no advance notice of changes that businesses need to make immediately.
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NewsPRA and CWA challenging new guidance that jet washing facilities should close
Forecourt operators are being warned they may have to close jet wash facilities after a change in the regulations covering the Covid-19 pandemic, and several have already been ordered to do so by police and their local authorities. The PRA and Car Wash Association (CWA) are seeking urgent advice after the update to the regulations.
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NewsTop 50 Indie Ascona Group bags its 50th site and aims to double total in a year
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has reached 50 sites in the UK with the acquisition of BP-branded Anker Service Station in Nuneaton, and secured financial backing from Crestline Europe and Nash Business Capital to more than double its portfolio to 120 sites in 2021.
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NewsSamples released of EV battery that can be charged in five minutes
Samples of a new electric vehicle (EV) battery that can be charged in five minutes have been released by StoreDot, a developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology whose investors include BP.
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NewsHigh Court order in Ireland advances move to take Applegreen private
Applegreen has revealed that plans by its founders to take the company private have moved a step closer.
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NewsShell trials latest Kärcher automated car wash equipment at several sites
Shell has teamed up with the multinational manufacturer of cleaning machines, Kärcher, to offer customers automated car washing using the latest technology at a selection of Shell service stations.
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Product NewsWalkers Max teams up with KFC to launch two new flavours
Walkers Max is teaming up with the fried chicken restaurant KFC to launch two signature flavours, Walkers Max Kentucky Fried Chicken and Walkers Max Double Crunch Zinger
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Product NewsFlamin’ Hot flavour joins the range of Walkers potato crisps
Walkers is introducing a new Flamin’ Hot flavour across its core potato crisps range, rolling out from Monday 18 January.