All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 23
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NewsCMA announces deeper probe into acquisition of Morrisons by MFG owner CD&R
The competition watchdog has deepened its inquiry into the acquisition of Morrisons by MFG owner Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Holdings completed last October, as it ponders the effect combining the two forecourt networks would have on fuel prices.
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NewsACS calls for greater government support for rural convenience stores
Greater Government support for rural convenience stores has been called for by the Association of Convenience Stores, as it publishes its latest report on the sector, which highlights the vital contribution that these businesses make to the economy and their local communities.
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NewsMFG agrees first ‘off-network’ electric charging partnership in push to promote ‘EV Power’ brand
Motor Fuel Group has agreed its first ’off-network’ electric vehicle charging partnership deal with real estate owner and manager, LondonMetric Property Plc, as it begins to grow its ’EV Power’ brand beyond its existing estate.
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NewsElectric Forecourt founder Toddington Harper to speak at Forecourt Trader Summit
Toddington Harper, the man behind the UK’s first Electric Forecourt is to appear as a leading guest speaker at this year’s Forecourt Trader Summit.
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NewsAscona Group plans redevelopment of Welsh forecourt
Planning permission to redevelop Enterprise Service Station on the A467 in Newport, has been applied for by Top 50 Indie Ascona Group.
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NewsLatest DfT stats show EV charger installations have grown by 37% since January 2021
The number of public electric vehicle charging devices has increased by 37% - a total of 7,600 devices in the past year, according to the latest Department of Transport quarterly statistics.
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NewsThe Kay Group partners with Too Good To Go to combat food waste
Top 50 Indie the Kay Group, has joined forces with food waste management app, Too Good To Go, in a bid to reduce its food waste from across its forecourt convenience stores.
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NewsThere’s still an ‘insatiable appetite’ for buying forecourts, reports Christie & Co
Despite climate change, electric vehicles and the looming 2030 deadline, there remains an insatiable appetite for petrol filling stations, with multiple buyers hungry to acquire assets at every level of the market, according to Christie & Co’s latest Business Outlook.
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NewsEV chargers on the ‘cusp’ of becoming more profitable than pumps, claims BP
BP’s fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers are on the cusp of becoming more profitable than filling up a petrol car, the company’s head of customers and products Emma Delaney told Reuters.
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NewsBP wind project partnership to accelerate Scottish EV charging network
BP, together with German energy and charging point specialist EnBW, are to develop a major offshore wind project - Morven - off the east coast of Scotland, which will boost BP’s ability to supply and significantly accelerate the expansion of its EV charging network in Scotland to around 4,000 public chargers by 2030.
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NewsBuckinghamshire is the best county to own an EV, says new research
Buckinghamshire has been named the best place to own an electric vehicle (EV), based on the number of public charging points available in the county, but the West Midlands tops the scale for the number of registered EVs
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News2022 is the year of electric, claims used car marketplace boss as Tesla tops the rankings
The future has never felt more electric, claims co-founder of used car marketplace, Motorway.co.uk, Alex Buttle, as he reveals that Tesla topped the list of best-selling used electric vehicles (EVs) in 2021.
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NewsEV charging devices in the UK to hit 40,000 this year, predicts Zap-Map
The UK will hit 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging devices in the first quarter of 2022, surpassing 40,000 for the whole year, according to a forecast by EV charging app Zap-Map.
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NewsPRA dismisses RAC claims of overcharging at the pumps and 16ppl fuel margins
The PRA has dismissed claims by the RAC that fuel retailers overcharged motorists to the tune of £5 a day for unleaded fuel during December. The RAC also claimed that such behaviour would drive the uptake of electric cars.
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InterviewTALKING HEADS: Now is the right time to grow, says Park Garage Group
As Park Garage Group completes the acquisition of 27 EG Group sites, operations director Hemant Tandon reflects on an exciting opportunity for the company.
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NewsProduction begins on Peugeot’s new e-Expert hydrogen van
The very first production hydrogen vehicle from Peugeot - the e-EXPERT van - has left the production line this week, making it one of the very first manufacturers to offer, in addition to its combustion and battery electric variants, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in the commercial vehicle segment.
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NewsGulf Retail’s Oomph hits £50,000 landmark
Funding to local charities and worthwhile causes as part of Gulf Retail’s award-winning Oomph loyalty platform reached £50,000 this month.
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NewsACS welcomes 'landmark agreement' by major banks to ensure long-term cash availability
A landmark agreement reached between the major retail banks to share services, ensuring long-term cash availability across the UK, has been welcomed by James Lowman, chairman of the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsMaiden Newton Service Station sold to Appleby Westward subsidiary, Wessex Retail
The sale of Dorset-based forecourt Maiden Newton Service Station, which had been on the market for £2.5m, has been confirmed by the agents Robert Cooney.
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NewsThe Forecourt Show confirmed alongside top food & drink exhibitions
The UK Food & Drink Shows, including The Forecourt Show are set to make a return to the NEC, Birmingham in April 2022, the organisers have confirmed.