All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 12
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Analysis
MONEY TALK: What a year it’s been
Just 12 months ago, there was a quiet optimism (within ‘retail’ – if not necessarily in other sectors of the economy) that 2022 would bring some degree of recovery after two years of the ravages of Covid-19.
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BP Pulse agrees EV charger rollout at 70 M&S stores
Marks & Spencer (M&S) and BP Pulse have agreed a plan to bring high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charge points to the M&S store estate across the UK.
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Shell launches trial for disabled EV drivers with Motability
Motability Scheme customers with electric vehicles in the London area have been invited to trial the Shell Recharge charging network, including Shell Fulham - Shell’s first EV Hub - in a 13-week pilot.
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MFG’s EV Power sites go live on the Allstar-Zap Map network
Motor Fuel Group’s ultra-rapid charging network MFG EV Power has now gone live on the Allstar Business Solutions-Zap-Map network.
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PRA alerts government over ‘alarming increase’ in drive-offs
The PRA has written to the new Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire, Chris Philp, concerning the alarming increase in forecourt drive-offs which sees motorists fill up their cars and drive off without paying.
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Cheaper to run a diesel than EV without off-street parking, finds AA's first EV Recharge Report
Electric cars can lose out to diesel cars when looking at the pence per mile cost, according to the AA in its newly-launched monthly EV Recharge Report.
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Company cars drive November registrations, as Barclays reports ‘milder’ appetite for EVs
Company car sales helped boost new registrations, while zero emission vehicle uptake continued to grow last month, according to the latest registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Industry Feature
ONSITE: One year after buying 27 EG sites, PGG celebrates flagship refresh
Park Garage Group has celebrated a fantastic refresh of its site in Rushden, Northamptonshire, with a well-attended event welcoming both customers and industry guests.
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Roadchef’s fundraising programme reaches £4 million for Cancer Research UK
Roadchef’s fundraising programme for Cancer Research UK has reached £4 million since the start of its partnership in 2018.
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Essar Oil UK to build £360m carbon-capture facility in bid to become leading low-carbon refinery
Essar Oil UK Limited is to build a £360 million major new carbon-capture plant at its Stanlow refinery in line with its ambition to become a leading low-carbon refinery by 2030.
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EG Group reports ‘resilient’ Q3 performance
A growth in gross fuel profits, foodservice operations, as well as business in the US, Australia and Continental Europe has led to a ‘resilient’ performance by EG Group in its Q3 results.
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Equipment News
iSqueeze to make fresh juice as accessible as coffee on-the-go
Commercial juice machine provider iSqueeze is aiming to shake up the fresh juice market using the latest technology to deliver the ”highest quality” juice, with a focus on customer experience.
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Equipment News
EG Group sells IT firm GB3 to EvolveODM
Wigan-based managed network services provider EvolveODM has acquired Preston-based IT firm GB3 from EG Group to create an IT services powerhouse in Lancashire. GB3, which has 45 employees and a 10-year track record in IT support, will become a sister brand to EvolveODM.
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Up to £100 million boost to improve HGV roadside facilities
Lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities following up to £100 million investment from industry and government, the Roads Minister Richard Holden has announced today (November 24).
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RAC lays into supermarkets for ‘shocking example’ of rocket and feather pricing
Amid the worst cost-of-living crisis in four decades drivers are being denied cheaper fuel by the UK’s biggest retailers refusing to lower their forecourt prices to reflect far lower wholesale costs.
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Leon to more than double self-serve coffee kiosks at EG Group and Asda
Fast-food brand Leon is to more than double its self-serve coffee kiosks in the UK to over 200 before the end of January, primarily in additional convenience stores of EG Group and a large rollout in Asda supermarkets.
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Analysis
EDITOR’S COMMENT: Celebrating the best
It was such a joy to see the prestigious Forecourt Trader Awards back to its best in October, as we celebrated the latest line-up of amazing retailers.
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News
RAC joins campaigners urging Chancellor not to raise fuel duty in the Budget
The RAC has joined the chorus of campaigners urging the Government not to raise fuel duty in this week’s Budget.
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Addison Lee partners with Bonnet to provide discounted and reliable EV charging
Addison Lee, the private hire cab and courier provider, has announced a new partnership with Bonnet, the independent electric vehicle charging aggregator, to provide partner drivers with discounted and reliable EV charging.
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VEPower launches ‘world’s first autonomous grid-free EV charger’
Bio-energy company VEPower has launched what it describes as the ’world’s first autonomous grid-free’ EV charger.