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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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NewsACS 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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NewsEV 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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NewsBMW 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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NewsUKIFDA 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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NewsRobber 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.