All Latest News articles – Page 31
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NewsFalcon Retail installs Bioshield Health’s antimicrobial protection film kits
Falcon Retail has installed Bioshield Health’s antimicrobial protection film kits at high contact touch points across all of its three service station stores, to help minimise the risk of Covid-19.
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NewsFreewire uses battery to boost power of electric vehicle charger
FreeWire Technologies, whose investors include BP, has announced the deployment of Boost Charger at an ampm fuel and convenience store in Lodi, California.
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Product NewsMagnum launches ice cream tubs range in UK using packaging made with recycled plastic
The Magnum ice cream brand has launched its ice cream tubs range in the UK using packaging made with recycled plastic, following a pilot last year.
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NewsSharp rise in sales of motorcycles and scooters in July
Sales of motorcycles and scooters saw a sharp rise in July, according to the latest statistics from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA).
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NewsBP Chargemaster and M&S trial electric vehicle rapid charging at M&S stores
BP Chargemaster and M&S have partnered to assess the use of electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging at M&S stores across the UK.
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NewsWeekly forecourt fuel sales fall for the first time since the recovery began
Weekly forecourt fuel sales have fallen for the first time since the recovery from the Covid-19 lockdown began in mid April.
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NewsAF Blakemore adds online vegan business to its portfolio of brands
Spar distributor, retailer and forecourt operator AF Blakemore has announced the purchase of the online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store.
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NewsPRA condemns RTFO proposal as hidden green stealth tax on members and drivers
The PRA has accused the government of imposing “hidden green stealth taxes” on its members and drivers after it unveiled proposals to increase the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) buy-out price for fuel suppliers. It also said the existing scheme was not fit for purpose and called for it to be reformed.
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NewsScotland leading the UK in provision of rapid chargers for electric vehicles
Scotland is leading the rest of the UK in terms of provision of rapid EV chargers, according to new figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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NewsNew Lumina Intelligence UK Grocery Data Index analyses entire market
The total number of supermarket outlets in the UK in 2019 was 10,834, up 2.3% versus 2018, according to the new Lumina Intelligence UK Grocery Data Index, created in partnership with The Grocer, ConvenienceStore.co.uk and Forecourt Trader.
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NewsSearch for attacker who slammed hatch on forecourt workers hand
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an attack on a member of staff at a forecourt in Thame.
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NewsPolice investigating assault on forecourt staff member release CCTV image
Hampshire Police has released a CCTV image as it continues an investigation into an attack on a member of staff on a forecourt.
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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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NewsCo-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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NewsRetailers 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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NewsACS 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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NewsPRA 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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NewsForecourt 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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NewsTwo 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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NewsPark 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.