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NewsForecourt market remains buoyant, says Christie & Co
The petrol filling station market remained robust in 2019, showing a strong ongoing interest in the sector among investors, according to the latest Business Outlook from property specialist Christie & Co. The report said fuel margins had remained buoyant and there had been a general upwards gross profit margin trend ...
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NewsACS reiterates call for action over violence against shopworkers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated calls to the Government to take urgent action to tackle violence and abuse against shopworkers, highlighting the human impact that these incidents have.In a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday January 14 the Prime Minister called for Whitehall departments to focus on tackling crime, ...
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NewsPolice investigate cash machine attack at York forecourt
North Yorkshire Police are investigating an attack on a cash machine at a petrol station near York’s outer ring road.The incident happened in the early hours Friday January 10 at the Co-op service station on Great North Way, in Nether Poppleton.A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: “North Yorkshire Police ...
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NewsArmed robber strikes at Manchester petrol station
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a petrol station.Officers were called to the Esso garage on Bolton Road shortly before 6pm on Sunday, January 12.A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “One man – who was wearing a mask – entered the service station armed ...
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NewsJet adds to its presence in the north of Scotland
Jet has strengthened its presence in the north of Scotland with West End Filling Station in Dingwall joining the fuel brand’s network.Highland Fuels, a Jet Approved Partner in Scotland, has won the contract to supply Phillips 66 fuels to the 2.4mlpa site, using the Jet brand under licence from Phillips ...
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NewsACS launches initiative to support people living with dementia
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a campaign in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society to help convenience retailers and colleagues better understand and support customers living with dementia. Launched today (15 January), the campaign coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Association of Convenience Stores and aims to create ...
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NewsRetailers urged to prepare for introduction of new £20 note
Retailers are being urged to ensure they are prepared for the new £20 note before its introduction on February 20. The new £20 note is printed on polymer and features the artist JMW Turner on the reverse but retains the distinctive £20 purple colour. According to the Bank of England ...
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NewsBlakemore pledges £100,000 investment in retailer’s site
Blakemore Trade Partners has pledged a £100,000 investment to Spar retailer Paul Baxter to enable him to carry out transformational development of his forecourt store.Paul runs DC Baxter Motors Gulf forecourt in the affluent village of Ruskington in Lincolnshire.The investment, which was awarded as a prize at Blakemore Trade Partners’ ...
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NewsGovernment taskforce says EVs could benefit UK’s energy system
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Energy Taskforce, a government-backed organisation that brings together key players in the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors, says that the effectively managed integration of EVs with the energy system could significantly improve electricity network efficiency, increase system resilience and limit the requirement to build costly new ...
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Middle East tensions could mean higher prices
Volatility in the oil market caused by the heightened tension in the Middle East could feed through to the pumps in the shape of higher prices, the RAC has warned. RAC fuel spokesman, Simon Williams, said: "Increasing tension between Washington and Tehran will cause the oil price to go up ...
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Harvest Energy brings road tanker logistics in-house
Harvest Energy is aiming to enhance its delivery infrastructure by bringing its road tanker logistics in-house, operating under the name Axis Logistics.Like Harvest Energy, the new division of the company will be wholly owned by the Prax Group.The service was previously performed by third-party contracts and the new service is ...
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appleby westward buys denovoAppleby Westward has bought the forecourt and c-store group, Denovo Retail, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add 15 convenience stores and two forecourt shops to Appleby Westward’s portfolio of company-owned Spar stores, taking thetotal to 88.greenergy investigation droppedThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has informed Greenergy ...
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Big hike in National Living Wage on its way in April
The government has announced what it called "the biggest cash increase ever" in the National Living Wage rate, which will take effect from April. The National Living Wage will rise by 51p from its current rate of £8.21, to £8.72 per hour.The new rates are: for people aged 25 and ...
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Ascona Group grows again with Cornwall Garage Group purchase
Growing Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has bought fellow Top 50 Indie Cornwall Garage Group, a portfolio of 17 petrol filling stations, located across the Midlands, Home Counties and South West of England.Specialist business property advisor Christie & Co handled the deal for Cornwall Garage Group.The portfolio, which was first ...
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Jet Retail UK acquires four sites from Kenworth Ltd
Jet Retail UK Ltd has increased its company operation by acquiring Harrogate Investments Ltd and its operating company, Kenworth Ltd, from owner Barry Raw. The acquisition, which took effect on December 19, sees Jet Retail take over ownership of four sites in the North East of England which were operated ...
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Humber Refinery celebrates 50 years of operation
The UK head of Phillips 66 has pledged to continue investing in the business to equip it for the future as its Humber Refinery reached its half century.Mary Wolf, managing director of UK marketing, Phillips 66, said the 50th annniversary was an ideal time to reflect and be proud of ...
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Valero wins deal to supply 115 Co-op forecourts
Valero Energy has won a long-term agreement to supply fuel to 115 Co-op petrol filling stations. The contract extension includes the supply of fuel to 31 new-look Co-op- branded locations from mid-2020. Valero, which has worked with Co-op since 2005, will manage the supply through auto-replenishment, with fuel being supplied ...
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NewsMotorbike brands record low sales levels in December
All major motorcycle brands recorded low sales figures last month, according to the latest figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association. A total of 4,995 new motorcycles were registered in December, a reduction of 2.9% or 147 fewer units than the same period last year. “As December is always a ...
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NewsMan injured by quad bike at filling station’s car wash
Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured when he was hit by a quad bike on a petrol forecourt. Officers are investigating after the collision at the car wash in the Shell petrol station in High Street, Aldershot, between 4pm and 4.30pm on Sunday January 5. ...
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NewsRobbers threaten assistant during raid at Derbyshire site
Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for information after a member of staff was threatened at a service station store in Dronfield Woodhouse. Police were called to reports of a robbery at the service station in Stubley Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse, at 5.40am on Tuesday 7 January. A member of staff was ...