All articles by Juliet Morrison – Page 15
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Murray Auchincloss takes over as BP's new chief executive
New BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss has pledged to continue the company’s transition from oil giant to “integrated energy company” after formally succeeding Bernard Looney, who resigned last year.
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Fuel retailers slam proposal forcing them to share price changes within 30 minutes as consultation opens
Fuel retailers are exasperated as the government consults on a proposal to force them to post fuel price changes within 30 minutes, with one describing the plan as “using a hammer to crack a nut”.
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MPK Garages challenges Tesco prices via electronic labelling
Top 50 Indie MPK Garages is taking on Tesco with a long-term price campaign highlighting that it is cheaper than the supermarket giant on a minimum of 50 products every week.
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Sainsbury’s launches ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging in supermarket first
Sainsbury’s has today launched Smart Charge, a dedicated EV charging business that will allow customers to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at ultra-rapid charging points while they shop.
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Strong demand for forecourts will continue in 2024, predicts Christie & Co
Forecourt retailers keen to sell sites should not feel under pressure to reduce their price because of the economic situation, advises specialist property expert Christie & Co. Its latest Business Outlook report, covering the sector, predicts that 2024 will continue to see demand for forecourts outstrip supply, with buyers attracted to the “needs-driven trading fundamentals that convenience retail assets offer”.
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BT to convert green street boxes to EV charge stations
We have seen red public phone boxes repurposed as flower stalls or art galleries. Now another ubiquitous, if less iconic, item of obselete BT roadside technology is being given a new life, to encourage the transition to carbon-neutral motoring.
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UK electric charging network growing at record rate
The UK’s network of electric vehicle chargers grew at its fastest rate last year, according to a new survey.
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Younger drinkers increasingly opting for low- and no-alcohol alternatives
With many temporary teetotalers relying on no- and low-alcohol drinks to get them through Dry January, there is evidence that Brits, and particularly the younger generation, are increasingly opting for these booze-free alternatives year-round.
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Younger generation quitting smoking for vapes, analysis suggests
Cigarette smoking is reducing faster among 18-24-year-olds than any age group, according to a new study, which also finds that there has been more than one quarter decrease in the habit over the past decade among Britons in general.
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Gridserve Gatwick offers glimpse into forecourt future
With its Costa café and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, checkout-less convenience outlet overlooking a bank of charging bays, Gridserve’s new electric service station at Gatwick Airport offers a glimpse into what might be the future of forecourt retailing.
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Ronson knighted in New Year’s Honours
Veteran forecourt entrepreneur Gerald Ronson has been knighted in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List.
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Electric cars' share of UK market stalls
Growth in sales of new electric cars stalled slightly in 2023, leading to calls in the industry to halve VAT rates to encourage demand.
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Zero-emission vehicle mandate becomes law today
New rules requiring car manufacturers to sell a minimum proportion of zero-emission vehicles have come into force today, enacting what the government claims is the world’s ’most ambitious regulatory framework for the transition to electric vehicles’.
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Government fails to hit 2023 target for EV chargers at motorway services
The government has “fallen well short” of its ambition of every motorway services in England offering six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers by the end of 2023, new analysis shows.
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What's in store for 2024 for forecourt operators?
After another difficult year for the UK economy, what does 2024 promise for the forecourt sector? Judging by events before and during the festive season, there is plenty to be concerned about, amid glimmers of hope and progress.
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Karan Retail targets Scotland for expansion
Top 50 independent Karan Retail is on the march in Scotland with its fourth site opening north of the border this month and its sights set on finding several more next year.
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Companies win funding to show how electric vehicle batteries can enhance the grid
Royal Mail is in the process of electrifying its fleet Electric Green plans to bring bi-directional wireless charging to the electric vehicle sector in a trial that starts in October. Working with green energy supplier Q Energy, it will demonstrate the advantages of the technology for fleet ...
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Driving home for Christmas: Asda Express forecourts stock up on gifting and cold weather essentials
With this Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd being dubbed as the busiest days on the roads, Asda is making sure all its 229 new Asda Express petrol forecourts are sufficiently stocked, for those looking for last minute gifts and travel essentials when driving home for Christmas.
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Red Sea attacks spark concerns over pump prices
The forecourt sector is facing fresh uncertainty over fuel prices after tensions in the Red Sea triggered an increase in the price of oil.
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Be.EV teams up with sporting goods retailer Decathlon to install a network of ultra rapid EV chargepoints
Be.EV has partnered with sportswear and equipment provider Decathlon to provide the chain with ultra-rapid EV charging at a number of stores across the country, starting with one of the retailer’s largest sites in Stockport.