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NewsEDGEPoS self-checkout integrated with BP systems launched in Northern Ireland
Henderson Technology has launched the first EDGEPoS self-checkout integrated with BP systems in a Henderson Retail EuroSpar store in Northern Ireland.
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Co-op reopens four petrol filling stations after multi-million pound investment
Co-op has served-up four petrol filling stations this week with improved convenience stores on site following a multi-million investment supporting around 70 local jobs.
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Retailers warned to look out for fake hand sanitiser products
An expert in non-food labelling has warned about a glut of fraudulent hand sanitising products entering the market and has advised retailers to take professional advice on any packaging that seems “too good to be true”.
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ACS and Alzheimer’s Society training more Dementia Friends in c-store sector
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is working in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society to host a number of online training sessions to create more Dementia Friends in the convenience sector.
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PRA refutes claims by Which? that drivers were overcharged during lockdown
The PRA has refuted claims by Which? magazine that drivers were overcharged for fuel during lockdown. The magazine claimed its research showed that in March, when oil prices and then wholesale fuel prices plunged, rather than passing on full savings dealers were pumping up their margins. It used this as a basis for claiming there should be a fuel price regulator.
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Forecourt fuel sales recover to 88% of their pre-lockdown levels
Forecourt fuel sales took a major step last week in their recovery since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with a near 5% week-on-week increase to 88% of pre-lockdown levels for the week ending August 2.
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Two publicly-accessible hydrogen refuelling stations planned in Teesside
Hydrogen technology specialist Logan Energy has been chosen as the partner to supply two publicly-accessible hydrogen refuelling stations in Teesside, in a £2.25m project.
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Park Garage Group raises more than £20,000 for NHS Charities Together
As part of its ongoing commitment to community causes, Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group recently launched a campaign to support health workers in their fight against the Covid-19 crisis.
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ACS prepared to engage with authorities over new planning system
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has pledged to work with the government and local authorities to make sure the planning system works for communities and the retailers who serve them.
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EV Network secures £50m initial funding to develop about 100 locations
The EV Network, (EVN), a developer of high-powered EV charging stations, has secured £50m funding for construction of its first round of projects.
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BMW hybrids to automatically switch to electric mode in low emission zones
BMW has launched new software for its hybrid cars which automatically switches them to electric driving mode when they enter an ultra low emission zone (ULEZ).
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UKIFDA argues against banning sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has criticised the government’s policy on transport in its drive to reach zero carbon by 2050. Responding to the government’s consultation on ending sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035, it said it disagreed with the proposal.
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Robber assaults forecourt shop worker and steals three-figure sum
Officers from Police Scotland have launched an investigation after a man attacked a member of staff and robbed a petrol station in Leven, Fife.
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Petrol station car wash workers reportedly attacked with metal bars
Officers from Wiltshire Police have arrested two men following reports of an attack on workers at a Swindon petrol station on the morning of Tuesday August 4.
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Prediction 350,000 home charging points could be installed in UK by 2025
By 2025 more than 350,000 homes across the UK will be fitted with an electric home charging system, according to Andersen, a British manufacturer and installer of high-end home-charging points.
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Fuel prices rise for second consecutive month but set to go down again
The average prices of petrol and diesel rose for the second consecutive month, according to RAC Fuel Watch data for July, but it reports they could be on the way down again within days.
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Murco secures its second business win in Devon this year
Murco has made its second dealer gain in Devon this year.
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Three men jailed for burglary of Carlisle petrol filling station
Three men have been jailed following an investigation into a burglary at Whiteclosegate Service Station on Brampton Old Road, Carlisle, on November 6 last year.
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ACS welcomes recommendation to ensure small shops are well supplied
A report by MPs highlighting the value of local shops providing food supplies to local communities at the start of the Covid-19 outbreak has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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PRA urges chancellor to cut excise duty to spark economic recovery
The chairman of the PRA Brian Madderson has written to the chancellor urging him to cut excise duty to boost the economy after the Covid-19 lockdown. In his letter Madderson said independent petrol retailers were concerned that the high levels of excise duty and VAT were constraining the prospects of a significant recovery in the economy.
