All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 14
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Equipment NewsEG 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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NewsUp 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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NewsRAC 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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NewsLeon 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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AnalysisEDITOR’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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NewsRAC 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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NewsAddison 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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NewsVEPower 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.
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NewsHigh cost of electricity deters 70% of drivers from considering EVs
More than 70 per cent of drivers have been so shocked by the surge in electricity prices that it has tainted their view of EVs, according to a recent poll of more than 12,000 drivers by the AA.
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NewsCharging infrastructure ‘woefully behind where it needs to be’
The charging infrastructure rollout is woefully behind where it needs to be, and will put motorists off switching to electric vehicles, according to John Wilmot, CEO of car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco.
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InterviewTALKING HEADS: Powering up with hydrogen
A new suite of equipment and software to handle hydrogen refuelling was launched by Gilbarco Veeder-Root earlier this year as the company revealed its aims to become a pioneer in enabling hydrogen-powered transportation.
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NewsAsda completes acquisition of Co-op sites, adding 132 forecourts to Issa brothers’ UK portfolio
Asda has confirmed completion of its acquisition of 132 grocery retail sites with attached petrol stations, from The Co-op.
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NewsMFG Dover Service Station re-opens after shocking incident linked to petrol bomb attack on migrant centre
MFG Dover Service station re-opened last night following a horrific incident earlier in the day in which a man took his own life on the forecourt.
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Equipment NewsFri-Jado unveils new energy-saving fridge doors
Understanding the pressure on operators when it comes to reducing energy consumption, leading hot and cold display equipment manufacturer, Fri-Jado, has launched a range of bespoke doors for its MDD range.
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Equipment NewsIstobal launches new online configurator for rollover customisation
Leading Spanish car wash group, Istobal, has launched a new online configurator for the customisation of rollovers, through its website.
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Equipment NewsCircle K opts for The ai Corporation’s payment platform for mobile app
Circle K, the international fuel and mobility retail chain, has selected The ai Corporation’s payments platform, aiEazyFuel, to power its B2B mobile payments app, Circle K PRO.
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NewsCar washes in focus on ‘Anti-Slavery Day 2022’
Sixteen anti-slavery organisations have joined forces to mark Anti-Slavery Day 2022 today (Tuesday October 18), with unregulated, non-compliant hand car washes highlighted as a key area of concern.
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NewsMFG Shell Putney scoops Forecourt Trader of the Year Award
MFG Shell Putney was the outright winner at last night’s glittering Forecourt Trader Awards ceremony, in which forecourt retailers nationwide were recognised for their entrepreneurial skills and talent in the face of significant and ongoing challenges.
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NewsCMA accepts Morrisons’ offer to sell 28 stores to clear way for McColl’s deal
The proposal by Morrisons to sell 28 McColl’s stores to address competition concerns following its acquisition of the convenience chain in May, has been accepted by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsLast chance to buy tickets for the industry’s event of the year - Forecourt Trader Awards 2022
Buy your tickets now for the industry’s most prestigious event of the year, the Forecourt Trader Awards 2022, which takes place this Thursday at London’s Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge.