All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 35
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NewsE10 petrol set for September launch
The Department for Transport has confirmed that E10 will become the standard petrol grade available on UK forecourts from September 2021. E5 petrol will still be available to consumers as the super grade.
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NewsLack of EV charging facilities an issue for fleets, says new BP research
A new report from BP, polling fleet decision makers across the UK, reveals that only half have electric vehicles in their fleet currently (52%).
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NewsSchools opening will boost c-store impulse purchases, says Bestway Wholesale boss
Impulse purchases will be boosted when schools re-open on March 8, according to Dawood Pervez, managing director of Bestway Wholesale, as he reacted to the Prime Minister’s statement on the easing of lockdown restrictions.
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NewsRoadchef announces 250k miles-equivalent carbon savings
Motorway service area (MSA) provider Roadchef has announced carbon savings equivalent to approximately 250,000 miles driven by an average car in 2019-2020
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NewsLowCVP becomes Zemo Partnership to accelerate transport change
LowCVP moves ‘from Low to Zero’ and becomes Zemo Partnership to accelerate transport change
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NewsApplegreen offers retailers fuel bonds through new partnership with Franchiseefirst
Applegreen has partnered with fuel bond provider Franchiseefirst to be able to offer its retailers fuel bonds as an acceptable alternative to a bank guarantee, cash deposit or charge on property normally requested as payment security.
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NewsAsda deal completes for Issa brothers and TDR Capital
The acquisition of Asda by the founders and co-CEOs of the EG Group - Mohsin and Suber Issa - and investment funds managed by TDR Capital LLP, has been completed, according to a joint announcement today by all parties concerned including Walmart Inc and Asda Group Limited.
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NewsMoto and BP confirm new 400mlpa fuel supply deal
BP has re-signed a new multi-site fuel supply agreement with leading UK motorway services operator Moto Hospitality.
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NewsBP appoints former Boots boss Tracey Clements as CEO of Convenience Europe
BP has announced that Tracey Clements will assume the role of CEO Convenience Europe in the spring.
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NewsJaguar goes all-electric from 2025 as part of new global strategy
Jaguar is to undergo a transformation and emerge as a purely electric luxury brand from 2025, according to a new global strategy announced by Jaguar Land Rover as it starts the journey to become a net zero carbon business by 2039.
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News£50m boost for home and small business EV charging
Government announces financial boost to encourage electric vehicle use and launches consultation on improving the charging experience.
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NewsOil 4 Wales launches its own AdBlue
Independent oil and fuel supplier Oil 4 Wales has expanded its operation with the launch of its own brand of AdBlue – AdBlue 4 Wales.
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NewsACS joins trade bodies in call for business rates reform
The Association of Convenience Stores has joined retailers and trade bodies in calls for the business rates system to be reformed to make it fairer for physical stores.
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NewsMaxol completes £150k site refurbishment
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer, has completed a significant refurbishment of its Saintfield service station in Co Down, with an investment of £150,000 and announced the arrival of new licensee, Peter Robinson.
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InterviewTALKING HEADS: Brian Madderson - a lifetime of people and places
Brian Madderson’s Lifetime Achievement Award, announced at last month’s virtual Forecourt Trader Awards, was a much-deserved recognition of his service to the fuel retailing community over many years.
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NewsMaxol’s Portrush site opens following £1.73m investment
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer, has reopened its Portrush service station following a substantial investment of £1.73 million.
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NewsLeasehold sale of Greater Manchester-based Partington Service Station completed
The leasehold sale of Partington Service Station, a previously Essar-branded forecourt in Partington, Greater Manchester, has been completed by specialist business property advisor Christie & Co.
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NewsEV charging power boost on M25 services area
Six new high-power 350kW chargers using 100% green energy from source to socket, have been installed at Extra Motorway Services area on the M25.
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NewsWorld’s first hydrogen double decker buses officially launched today
The world’s first fleet of double decker hydrogen buses officially launched into service today (Thursday, January 28) in Aberdeen.