All articles by Juliet Morrison – Page 4
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InterviewRETAILER PROFILE: Penny on the Move plans loyalty scheme and seven more sites
Top 50 Indie Penny on the Move - formerly Penny Petroleum - has major expansion plans for the next 21 months including the introduction of a customer loyalty scheme, increased food to go, rapid convenience delivery, and seven more forecourts to bring its network to 100 sites.
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NewsTout’s and Sterling Petroleum come away with trophies from last night’s Convenience Awards 2024
Forecourt operators Tout’s and Sterling Petroleum were recognised in last night’s prestigious Convenience Awards 2024, run by our sister brand Convenience Store.
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NewsOne in 10 UK supermarkets offer EV charging after surge in 2023
More than one in 10 UK supermarkets offer electric vehicle charging after more than 600 store locations added the equipment in 2023.
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NewsGridserve wins planning permission for its fifth electric forecourt
Gridserve has won planning permission for what will be its fifth electric forecourt, at the i54 business park off J2 of the M54 in South Staffordshire.
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NewsFormer forecourt set to go under the hammer this month
A former petrol forecourt on a 0.25 acre plot in Rhyl in North East Wales, is advertised as going under the hammer later this month by SDL Property Auctions.
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NewsConnected Kerb to roll out 2,100 chargepoints in South Tyneside
Charging infrastructure provider Connected Kerb is partnering with a local authority in the North-East of England to install 2,100 electric vehicle chargepoints.
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NewsTop 50 Indie high flier acquires four sites in North West
Pearl Forecourts, which was the highest riser in Forecourt Trader’s Top 50 Indie league table earlier this year, has acquired another four sites in the North West of England during what is already an expansive time for the company.
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NewsAllstar customers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network
Allstar Chargepass fleet customers can now pay at Tesla Superchargers across the UK, accessing over 1,300 ultra-rapid chargers at more than 135 sites.
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NewsFOR:EV continues expansion with charging sites across Scotland
FOR:EV, the Edinburgh-based provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, is rolling out 22 rapid charging stations at four more retail locations across Scotland.
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NewsRontec has renewed its contract with Booker Retail Partners
Rontec, the UK’s second biggest independent forecourt operator, has renewed its contract with Booker Retail Partners (BRP) to supply its Shop N Drive estate for another five years.
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NewsACS backs calls for resources to help trading standards crack down on illicit trading
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is backing a call for more resources for trading standards, the local authority departments that enforce consumer protection legislation.
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NewsACS highlights value of local shops to Wales
The contribution of forecourt and other convenience stores to the Welsh economy is highlighted in a report presented to the nation’s parliament, or Senedd, in Cardiff yesterday.
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NewsMaxol forecourt wins all-Ireland EV charging award
A Maxol forecourt near Belfast has been recognised for its contribution to the electric vehicle sector on the island of Ireland.
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NewsThe Kay Group opens 24th forecourt with environmental touches
The latest forecourt from top 50 Indie The Kay Group includes solar panels and a way to collect rainwater to use in jet washers.
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NewsBP Pulse plans truckstop charging hub to boost haulage industry’s confidence in electric transport
BP Pulse has made its first move in the UK to provide electric charging for heavy goods vehicles, with its acquisition of one of Europe’s largest truckstops, near Dover.
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NewsACS welcomes police progress on retail crime but urges further action
Progress on tackling the blight of retail crime, including by changing the way police officers respond to shop theft and violent incidents in stores, has been welcomed by ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores).
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NewsApplegreen unveils blueprint convenience store for improvement programme
Applegreen has this week unveiled a two week refurbishment of its Crawley site, which the business will use as a blueprint for improvements across its 98-strong UK network, giving greater emphasis to convenience.
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NewsAWARDS LAUNCH: Search begins for UK’s best forecourt operators
The hunt is on for the sector’s top performers, with entries open for the Forecourt Trader Awards 2024. These are the most prestigious accolades in the forecourt sector and you have until Tuesday May 7 to send your submission explaining why your business shines.
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NewsTHE FORECOURT SHOW: BP’s Joanne Hall to outline business's plans in exclusive interview
Joanne Hall, BP’s UK retail operations director, is one of several top level industry personalities appearing at The Forecourt Show next month.
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NewsEnergy saving initiatives pay off for family forecourt firm
The Srikrishna family hopes to slash tens of thousands of pounds a year from its electricity bill after installing solar panels at its six Budgens/Shell forecourts last year.