All articles by Juliet Morrison – Page 8
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NewsTop 50 Indie Park Garage Group takes the plunge with EV charging
Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group is about to start operating its first electric vehicle chargepoints, with EV pricing on its forecourt fuel pole and wheelchair access.
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NewsPark Garage Group scores with Wigan Warriors sponsorship
Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group says that it plans to sponsor its local Rugby League team, the Wigan Warriors, again next year with its first season of backing the club paying for itself in extra footfall, sales and goodwill from the local community.
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NewsTrewint Service Station develops hospitality business with motel and refurbished bus
Trewint Service Station has been doing things a bit differently for years by selling hot food from a double-decker bus parked on its forecourt. Now it plans to open a 12 room motel on the same site.
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NewsCWA calls on new government to clamp down on rogue hand car washes
The Car Wash Association is calling on the next government to mandate a national licensing scheme for hand car washes, most of which it says are “blatantly disregarding employment laws with minimal enforcement from the relevant authorities”.
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NewsZuber Issa embarks on acquisition spree for over 120 UK sites
Zuber Issa has announced today ambitious plans to build his own forecourt empire, by appointing a commercial real estate firm to acquire more than 120 new UK sites in the next three years.
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NewsForecourt operators warn Labour’s pledge to restore 2030 ICE ban ‘simply won’t work’
Forecourt operators are sceptical about Labour’s manifesto pledge to restore the 2030 ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, dismissing it as a vote winning gimmick.
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NewsGreen light for forecourts to access DVLA electronic files to tackle drive-off thefts
The Petrol Retailers Association is claiming victory in its long campaign to allow forecourt operators to access Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) vehicle keeper details electronically in fuel theft cases.
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NewsSainsbury’s rewards customers for EV charging
Sainsbury’s is claiming a UK industry first by giving users of its EV charging service loyalty points.
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NewsThe Kay Group switches 13 more sites to Shell and BP
Top 50 Indie The Kay Group has switched 13 of its original 14 core sites from Valero to Shell and BP, in a bid to attract more business with the major fuel brands.
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NewsDeadline looms for grant bids to improve lorry driver services
Truckstops, motorway services and forecourts in England have until June 19 to submit last-minute applications for government grants towards projects such as improved security, parking, or welfare facilities for freight drivers.
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NewsNisa boosts Pride funding scheme
Nisa is encouraging more of its forecourt and other retailer members to take part in a scheme that allocates funding to LGBTQ+ good causes.
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NewsBe.EV launches price promotion for Allstar users
Electric vehicle charging network Be.EV is offering Allstar fuel card users 20% off their bills at its 500-strong network until July 12.
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NewsUtilities company launches study into expanding hydrogen fuel network
With more hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles coming into service, a study has been launched into how hydrogen refuelling stations – including at existing petrol forecourts – can be integrated into the UK’s existing gas network.
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NewsTory manifesto commits to keep tobacco and retail assault measures
The Conservatives have pledged to stick with plans to restrict sales of vapes and tobacco and introduce a separate offence of assaulting retail workers if they form the next government.
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NewsBP Pulse electrifies Birmingham music venue in sponsorship deal
Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena is this September being renamed BP Pulse Live as part of a sponsorship arrangement between the NEC Group and the rapid and ultra-fast chargepoint provider.
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NewsLiberal Democrats pledge to ban disposable vapes and introduce bottle deposit return scheme
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to continue Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to ban disposable vapes, as well as introduce a deposit return scheme for drink bottles and require all electric vehicle charging points to be accessible using a bank card.
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NewsTanker driver pay deal averts fuel shortage threat in North West of England and Scottish Borders
Tanker drivers have called off strikes planned for this week that threatened to hit forecourts’ fuel supply across the North West of England and the Scottish Borders, after securing an improved pay deal.
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NewsVeer Patel moves Clacton-on-Sea forecourt store back to Spar
The Patel family have switched their Clacton-on-Sea forecourt in Essex back to a Spar, after a break of 15 years.
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OtherRETAILER PROFILE: The Frasers prepare for future without petrol
Cousins Nick and Jonathan Fraser are investing in their forecourt shops and valeting, and are on the look out for ‘dry’ locations, as well as acquiring neighbouring land to expand exisiting sites. This is their medium-term plan to futureproof their third generation family business, celebrating its 70th anniversary this September.
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OtherJet celebrates platinum year with Wheel Spins
British fuel brand Jet is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a series of platinum-themed marketing activities – and the launch of a retro logo to mark the occasion.