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NewsNew £6.5m distribution centre for P&H to cater for growth in c-store sector
Palmer and Harvey, the UK’s largest wholesaler, today announced the opening of its 14th distribution centre. The £6.5m multi-temperature distribution centre at Hemel Hempstead – the third serving the south east region – is opening due to increased demand from the convenience sector. It is described as the company’s most ...
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AA survey reveals extent to which drivers are distracted by mobile phones
Drivers are using their mobile phones in cars for more than talking, according to new research from the AA. Some drivers are texting, emailing, tweeting, updating Facebook or taking photographs on the move.A majority (58%) say they have never used a hand-held phone in the car, but of the 42% ...
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ACS welcomes government rethink on retailer compensation scheme
The Government have withdrawn plans that would have removed the right to compensation for many retailers and their staff that suffer minor injuries in incidents of violent crime.The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme provides victims of violent crime compensation in recognition of a sense of public sympathy for the pain and ...
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Retailers should check fuel pumps regularly, urges Prow
While the recent AA report that some pumps in the UK are giving away 4.4% more petrol than shown on the dial may be overstating the case – and based on a few extreme examples – there is an underlying problem here that has been in the industry for years, ...
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Wilcomatic customers take to the track in Wigan
A group of 16 independent service station and coach operators showed just how competitive they could get at the inaugural Wilcomatic Car Wash Go Karting Tournament. Operators came from as far afield as Scotland, Leicester, Yorkshire, Derby, the West Midlands, to join battle at the Three Sisters Race Track, Wigan, ...
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MFG renews London Fire Brigade partnership
Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG), is renewing its Primary Authority Partnership with the London Fire Brigade.With service stations throughout England and Scotland, MFG is constantly dealing with numerous local authorities over Petroleum Licences and many other regulatory compliance matters on their service stations.MFG operations manager Matt ...
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PRA heads to Bury St Edmonds for next regional meeting
A review of the independent sector, fuel margins and delivery procedures are a few of the topics that will be covered at the next RMI Petrol Retailers Association regional meeting, which is at Bury St Edmunds on September 19. The event is being held at: Ramada Bury St Edmunds, Symonds ...
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eReceipts trials new retail technology
A revolutionary new retail technology has been unveiled in the UK this month with retailers signing up for the launch of eReceipts. The trial is being conducted by eReceipts, which is headed by company chairman Lord MacLaurin who, during his time as chairman of Tesco Plc, was responsible for ...
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August new car sales ‘encouraging’
New car sales figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today show month-on-month sales were up 0.1% compared to April last year, while the market increased by 3.3% year to date.Sue Robinson, director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) said it is encouraging that ...
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FairFuelUK welcomes OFT call for price info
FairFuelUK has welcomed news that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will be gathering information on the pricing of petrol and diesel in the UK.The fuel price lobby group has made intensive representations to the highest levels of government over recent months on this matter. Tens of thousands of FairFuelUK ...
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Support fair fuel price campaign now, RHA tells prospective MPs
With by-elections looming, now is the time for prospective members of Parliament, regardless of party, to firmly pledge their support to the FairFuelUK campaign, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has said. RHA chief executive Geoff Dunning said: “November 15 could be a critical day in the Parliamentary year. Cardiff, Corby ...
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Harvest Energy rated in bioenergy top 10
Harvest Energy has been rated as one of Britain’s top 10 most progressive biofuels and biochemical companies by NNFCC, the leading international consultancy that advises on the conversion of biomass to bioenergy, biofuels and bio-based products.Since 2003, NNFCC has functioned as the UK’s National Centre for Bio-renewable Energy, Fuels and ...
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Retailers on alert as OFT calls for fuel price info
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has today issued a call for information on the UK petrol and diesel sector in response to continued public concern over pump prices. RMI Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) has been chasing for a full enquiry into the fuel retailing sector since January. This formal ...
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Former Starbucks boss joins Costcutter as chief executive
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has appointed Darcy Willson-Rymer, the former managing director of Starbucks UK & Ireland, as its new chief executive, replacing Nick Ivel who leaves after 14 years with the business. Having spent 19 years with Yum Brands in various positions including operations director for KFC Great Britain, Mr ...
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FPB welcomes OFT’s six-week inquiry into fuel prices
The Forum of Private Business has welcomed an inquiry by the Office of Fair Trading into fuel pricing. The OFT said this week it would conduct a six-week long investigation into how oil companies set prices, and also at how filling stations, particularly those owned by the supermarkets, set their ...
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New transport secretary emerges from cabinet reshuffle
A new Secretary of State for Transport has been appointed following today’s cabinet reshuffle. Justine Greening, who only took over as transport secretary from Philip Hammond in October, has been replaced by Patrick McLoughlin, former Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip. Greening now becomes international development secretary in ...
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OPW and Petroman strike global licensing deal
OPW Fueling Components EMEA has signed a new global licensing agreement with Petroman in which OPW will produce and market all components of the Total Vapour Solution (TVS) vapour-recovery system under the OPW brand.The TVS recovers lost petroleum vapours for conversion back into sellable fuel to increase fuels margins and ...
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High fuel prices force a third of families to cut visits to relatives
Family get-togethers are being pushed to the wayside by the rising cost of motoring, reveals a new study from Hyundai out today.Most under threat is the traditional Sunday Roast, with six in 10 families saying that they have missed out on the occasion. And it’s parents who are losing out ...
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Fuel economy boost for used-car buyers
Three-year-old cars released onto the used car market from tomorrow (September 1) will boost new owners’ fuel economy on average by 7%, saving them around £88 a year, says the AA.A new plate change on Saturday will start the release of three-year-old cars coming up to their first MOT test ...
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Chelmsford Star Co-op buys family forecourt business
A petrol filling station and c-store business that has been owned by the same family for over 50 years has been sold to the Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society for just under £2m by property advisers Christie & Co.Jones of Chelmsford, located in the Essex county town’s Baddow Road, was owned ...