Juliet Morrison
Juliet has been writing about the independent retail sector for 30 years, including most recently for Consortium as well as Independent Retail News, where she was deputy editor in the late 90s.
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- juliet.morrison@wrbm.com
NewsRoadchef ‘super hub’ brings number of sites with EV charging to 30
Motorway service operator Roadchef has opened a high-powered electric ’super hub’ at Rownhams Services on the M27 eastbound, just outside of Southampton.
NewsEG Group gets green light to swap pumps for EV charging and bike storage at Blackburn site
Top 50 Indie EG Group has been given the go-ahead to demolish Blackburn Service Station and to rebuild the site with fewer petrol pumps, a larger shop with potential for food to go, two ultra-fast vehicle chargers, and a cycle storage area.
NewsScottish chargepoint operator FOR:EV joins Zapmap platform
Scottish electric vehicle charging network FOR:EV has joined Zapmap’s platform, which allows drivers to find charging sites and pay to top up their EV battery via an app.
NewsPRA demands stronger police action ahead of elections as shoplifting reaches record levels
The Petrol Retailers Association is demanding tougher police action to combat store theft after a report that shoplifting offences in England and Wales rose 37% in 2023 to the highest figure since records began 21 years ago.
NewsSMMT calls for action to decarbonise UK’s truck fleet
Better government incentives are needed to convince road hauliers to switch to zero-emission trucks, says the automotive manufacturers’ trade body the SMMT.
NewsCWA accuses Thames Water of failing to stop rogue car washes
The UK’s largest water company is ignoring its legal responsibilities by failing to clamp down on rogue car wash providers. That is the accusation levelled at Thames Water by Gordon Balmer, executive director of the Car Wash Association.
NewsPenny on the Move rolling out parcel lockers to most of its sites
Top 50 Indie Penny on the Move is expanding its number of parcel lockers to a possible 87 of its 93 forecourts, citing the pick-up and return service as a footfall driver, as well as a hassle-free revenue stream.
NewsLocal protest helps Seevaratnam Muresh secure latest site
Ambitious forecourt operator Seevaratnam Muresh is opening his sixth freehold site next month: a redevelopment of an acre plot near Bristol after a campaign by locals to keep it as a petrol retail outlet.
NewsPetrol prices pass £1.50 says RAC
The RAC is warning forecourt operators not to hike up margins after the average cost of a litre of petrol passed £1.50 for the first time since November.
OtherAWARDS: It is all to play for in Forecourt Trader of the Year contest
The entry deadline of May 7 is fast approaching to get your entry in to be a contender for Forecourt Trader of the Year 2024. It could be you taking the top accolade at the glittering celebrations being held at the Westminster Park Plaza on Thursday October 10, 2024
NewsHappy bedfellows: EV chargers, drive-thrus and gyms, says property firm
Work-out while you charge-up. Siting fitness facilities next to electric vehicle stations, and coffee drive-thrus is a trend one property consultancy believes could take off after facilitating a development that combines all three on a single site in Stockton-on-Tees. Such mixes of complementary businesses could set a template for future builds, says Howie Property.
NewsNumber of vehicles on UK roads reaches record high
The number of vehicles on UK roads reached a record high in 2023, driven partly by rising sales of plug-ins and falling scrappage rates.
NewsShell continues trend of removing magazines from forecourts
Shell is de-listing magazines from its forecourts, to make room for higher turnover items.
NewsShort-term security guard stops prolific offenders at Pricewatch forecourt
Family-owned Pricewatch Group has found employing a temporary security guard highly effective against prolific shoplifters.
NewsBP hardens staff security with body cameras and crime intelligence platform
BP is stepping up security for its forecourt staff with body cameras at high-risk sites, and the introduction of a retail crime intelligence platform across its 300 company-owned UK estate.
NewsMoto Hospitality incorporates wild flower roof into Swindon service station plans
A living green roof with wild flowers and rainwater harvesting, EV charging, and solar panels have been incorporated into outline plans submitted for a 24-hour Moto Hospitality service station south of Swindon.
NewsMPs vote for landmark smoking ban
Rishi Sunak’s plans for a smoking ban passed its first parliamentary hurdle yesterday when the House of Commons voted in favour of the plan by 383 votes to 67.
NewsForecourt retailers resolved to limit fuel price rises: PRA
The Petrol Retailers Association says its members are doing all they can to limit pump price rises after warnings that increased tensions in the Middle East could see a litre of petrol soar “well above” 150p.
NewsAscona moves forward with ambition to be one of the top four independents
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has this month moved a step closer to its ambition of becoming one of the four largest UK independent forecourt operators.
NewsAWARDS: Forecourt operators say winning industry’s top accolades rewards staff
With just over three weeks to the closing date for entries for this year’s prestigious Forecourt Trader Awards, previous winners say a major boon of winning is that it rewards the year-round efforts of staff.