All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 19
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News10 former forecourt sites go on the market in NW England
A group of 10 former forecourt sites in high-traffic locations across the North West of England have been put on the market by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co.
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NewsRAC calls for further cut in duty as fuel prices continue rise to record levels
Fuel prices have continued to break records over the bank holiday, according to the latest Experian Catalist figures, prompting calls by the RAC for a further cut in fuel duty.
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NewsMay new car market declines as EV uptake increases 17.7%
New UK car registrations fell -20.6% to 124,394 units in the second weakest May since 1992, after the 2020 pandemic-hit market, as supply shortages continued to hamper new purchases and the fulfilment of existing orders, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsPRA launches staunch defence of petrol retailers as fuel prices continue rise to record levels
A staunch defence of fuel retailers is under way this week by the Petrol Retailers’ Association, following press reports at the weekend that the Prime Minister is to target ‘rip-off’ forecourts.
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NewsACS encourages retailers to get involved with ‘senses awareness’ campaign
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to get involved with a campaign which aims to increase awareness of how vital our senses are to living life to the full, especially for people with complex disabilities.
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NewsTop 50 Indie Petrocell signs nine sites to Jet
Top 50 Indie Petrocell Holdings has signed up nine sites to the Jet brand, in a deal which means its network of 10 sites will now be with one brand.
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NewsCertas Energy appoints Henderson Technology as an approved EPOS supplier to Gulf and Pace forecourts
Certas Energy has appointed Henderson Technology as an approved EPOS supplier to its Gulf and Pace forecourt sites.
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News750,000 EVs now on UK roads, but car ownership falls for second year
The number of vehicles in the UK grew 0.4% to 40,506,971 in 2021, according to new Motorparc data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with more plug-in electric cars, vans, trucks and buses put on Britain’s roads amid highly challenging pandemic and economic conditions.
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NewsPRA hits back as Boris is reported to be preparing war on ‘rip-off’ petrol stations
A campaign by FairFuelUK for an independent pump pricing watchdog, appears to be gaining traction following press reports at the weekend that PM Boris Johnson is preparing to ‘declare war on rip-off petrol stations’.
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NewsFiat commits to fully electric-only UK range from July
Fiat has announced the removal of all non-electrified vehicles from sale in the UK, with effect from July 1, 2022, with the whole Fiat range now coming in electrified forms, from hybrids to fully-electric.
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NewsMotorists are planning 19.5m trips by car as double Jubilee bank holiday looms
The extra-long Jubilee bank holiday weekend will see drivers make an estimated 19.5m leisure journeys by car, research from RAC Breakdown suggests.
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NewsCMA to investigate Morrison’s acquisition of McColl’s
The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd of McColl’s Retail Group Plc, and other assets collectively referred to as ‘McColl’s’, following its rescue of the convenience chain, which went into administration at the beginning of May.
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NewsUnite threatens further strike action at Exxon’s Fawley refinery
Pay strikes at Exxon’s Fawley refinery near Southampton will escalate in June risking petrol supply disruption at a sixth of the UK’s petrol stations, Unite the Union has announced.
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NewsLaunch of first autonomous convenience store on a petrol station in Europe
Autonomous store specialist Sensei has become the first in Europe to provide an autonomous experience for petrol station customers as it teams up with Galp, one of the largest petrol station networks in the Iberian Peninsula.
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NewsSelf-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads following £40m government-funded competition
A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched today (May 23) by Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment.
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NewsMer to install 300 EV chargers at 39 Blue Diamond garden centres
Mer, part of Norwegian renewable energy giant Statkraft, has agreed a deal with Blue Diamond garden centres to provide over 300 electric vehicle charge points at its 39 garden centres across the UK.
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NewsACS welcomes online sales tax to support local businesses
The Association of Convenience Stores has submitted evidence to the Government’s consultation on the development of an online sales tax (OST), calling on the Government to reduce business rates for retail properties.
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Equipment NewsFORECOURT SHOW: Vars clocks up 800 forecourts using its ‘advanced’ drive-off protection solution
A growing number of forecourt operators are using the ’world’s most advanced forecourt protection and parking solution’, according to Vars Technology director John Garnett, who was making the most of the retailer audience at last month’s Forecourt Show.
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InterviewFORECOURT SHOW: Phillips 66 embarks on trial to understand EV charging operation and create dealer offer
Jet brand owner Phillips 66 revealed at The Forecourt Show that it has embarked on an electric vehicle charging trial, to fully understand what’s involved, so that it can integrate the service into its dealer offer by the end of the year.
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InterviewTECH TALK: BP’s innovative ‘Flexpole’ EV charging unit transforms opportunities for retailers
Volkswagen’s innovative Flexpole charging unit, which BP is using to transform access to a fast charging network, features an integrated battery storage system, and was one of the big talking points at the Forecourt Show this year.