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NewsTop 50 Indie Ascona Group unveils first store with Nisa Local fascia
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has unveiled its first Nisa Local store fascia as plans to convert all its sites to the brand get underway.
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Former BP executive joins GripHero as chairman
GripHero, the developer of fuel nozzle-mounted hand-protection dispensers, has appointed former BP and ADNOC senior executive John Carey as chairman.
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Euro Garages trials ‘Asda on the Move’ convenience brand
Top 50 Indie Euro Garages is taking part in an in-store trial with Asda.
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100% business rates relief should continue beyond April 2021, says PRA
Current rules on business rates relief should be retained beyond next April, according to the PRA in response to the first part of the Government’s Consultation on Business Rates.
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Mid-August post-lockdown peak for business fuel consumption
Business fuel consumption saw record post-lockdown growth in early August, with every sector of the UK economy enjoying its highest weekly increase at some point last month, according to the latest analysis by Allstar Business Solutions.
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Swarco eVolt Supports East Lothian Council to launch new charging hub in Wallyford
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure specialist Swarco eVolt, has installed 18 charging stations at a new charging hub at Wallyford, Park & Choose (bus/rail), for East Lothian Council.
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Maxol and Henderson Group renew contract with £425m deal
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer, has announced the renewal of its strategic alliance with the Henderson Group, the company that owns the Spar franchise in Northern Ireland.
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Istobal transforms vehicle wash facilities into santisation sites
Spanish car-wash specialist Istobal has developed new technologies for the interior and exterior cleaning of cars in order to respond to the new cleaning needs arising from COVID-19.
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KP Snacks drives impulse purchases with three new PMPs
KP Snacks has added to its £1 price-marked-pack range with three new products, designed to “drive impulse purchases and excite shoppers” with familiar and well-loved brands.
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Boost back on TV with ‘biggest ever’ marketing campaign
Boost Drinks has launched a £1.2m ‘Choose Now’ marketing campaign alongside a complete brand refresh.
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Surge in petrol station demand since lockdown ended, says Rapleys
A seven-fold increase in demand for petrol filling stations occurred in the first month following the easing of the UK’s Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, according to Rapleys, the property and planning consultancy.
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London needs more hydrogen refuelling stations, says boss of Green Tomato Cars
The founder of Europe’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen cars says London should seize the chance to rid itself of ‘the Big Smoke’ tag by increasing the number of hydrogen refuelling stations. Jonny Goldstone, managing director of Green Tomato Cars, a green private vehicle hire business, believes improving the hydrogen refuelling network could spark a ‘green rush’ to help the capital - and the rest of the UK - hit its Net Zero targets.
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CWA urges car wash operators to install water recycling systems
Car wash operators should consider installing water recycling systems, according to Alexander Russell, consultant for the Car Wash Association, which encourages best practice in car washing.
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NFDA EV group meets to discuss key issues facing car dealers
Car dealers have come together to discuss key regulatory changes and announcements facing dealers including the consultation on ending the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars, and vans in 2035, CO2 emissions regulations after Brexit and Clean Air Zones.
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ACS responds to post-pandemic tax inquiry
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee on the implications of Covid-19 on tax policy.
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AA rolls out EV support service in response to increased demand
Following successful implementation across the Swarco E.Connect UK network over the summer months, the AA is set to roll out a dedicated EV Support package for other operators in the domestic, workplace and public charging environments.
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Gridserve confirms partnerships to deliver ‘world-class’ customer experience at its first Electric Forecourt
Gridserve has announced multiple new partnerships with leading retail, service and technology giants to deliver a “world-class” customer experience at the UK’s first Electric Forecourt, due to open near Braintree, Essex, this November. The retail partners, including WHSmith, Costa Coffee, Post Office, Booths, and Gourmade, alongside charging infrastructure partners ABB, Tesla, and customer support from the AA
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Highways England’s £9.3m boost for electric vehicles on first World EV Day
Highways England is super-charging a green incentive scheme with a multi-million pound investment that allows businesses to try electric vehicles for free before they buy. The announcement was made as the first World EV Day gets underway.
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Key role of convenience sector highlighted in latest ACS Local Shop Report
The convenience sector has generated £44.7bn in sales over the past year, according to the 2020 Local Shop Report just published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Bureau Veritas launches testing service for EV charging points
Electrical safety expert Bureau Veritas has unveiled a new testing and inspection service for electric vehicle (EV) charging points as latest figures show almost 10,000 new connections have been installed across the UK in the past year alone.
