All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 36
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NewsResilience of forecourts through pandemic a good sign for the future says Christie & Co
The experience of trading conditions in the past year of the pandemic, has given forecourt retailers a glimpse of a future on the ‘road to zero’, according to Steve Rodell, managing director - retail, at Christie & Co, which has just released its latest annual ‘Business Outlook’.
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NewsBP supports essential services with free fuel and lunches
BP is supplying free fuel to UK emergency services and teaming up with Deliveroo on its ’Lunch for Lifesavers’ initiative, in a bid to support essential services and frontline workers as they continue to contend with the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsACS welcomes government plans to simplify Kickstart Scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed an announcement from the Government on plans to simplify the ‘Kickstart Scheme’, making it easier for retailers to create new job placements for their local communities.
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NewsShell to acquire UK’s ‘largest EV charging network’
Shell has signed an agreement to buy 100% of ubitricity, a leading European provider of on-street charging for electric vehicles.
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NewsZap-Map names bp pulse fastest-growing public EV charging network
EV public charging network, bp pulse, has been named as the country’s fastest-growing network in 2020, according to data revealed by EV mapping service, Zap-Map.
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Equipment NewsPetrocell signs up for Europump’s pump-meter calibration system TrueZero
Top 50 Indie Petrocell has contracted Europump Maintenance to undertake pump meter calibration using the service provider’s TrueZero system, which eliminates wetstock shrinkage from over-dispensing meters and from vapour loss that occurs during traditional open-neck can calibration.
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NewsMore drivers consider EVs for next car - but cost remains a barrier, says RAC
More drivers than ever plan to ‘go electric’ when they next change their cars – but upfront costs remain a barrier, according to a new report from the RAC.
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NewsEG Group appoints Lord Stuart Rose as chairman
EG Group has appointed former M&S boss Lord Stuart Rose as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
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NewsGulf’s award-winning Oomph loyalty platform earning appreciative plaudits
Gulf Retail’s award-winning Oomph forecourt loyalty platform is being warmly appreciated by grass roots organisations including local charities.
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NewsGreenergy invests in advanced biofuels project
Greenergy has announced its continued commitment to renewables through an investment in advanced biofuels. Using a combination of existing technologies, the project will create low-carbon fuels from waste tyre feedstock.
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NewsFORECOURT TRADER AWARDS: Leicester site takes centre ‘Stage’ as Hockenhulls win Forecourt Trader of the Year
Peter Hockenhull, chairman of Hockenhull Garages has been celebrating along with his managing director son Joe, following their crowning as Forecourt Trader of the Year 2020 at last nights ‘virtual’ awards ceremony.
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NewsTonight’s the night at the Forecourt Trader Awards
Tonight’s the night when the Forecourt Trader of the Year 2020 and many other winners will be announced at 6.30pm at a ‘virtual’ event hosted on the Forecourt Trader website www.forecourttrader.co.uk.
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NewsBuzz across the industry with one day to go until Forecourt Trader Awards
With just one day to go, there’s a big buzz across the fuel retailing industry as everyone looks forward to the Forecourt Trader Awards tomorrow - and a bit of much-needed relief from the current crisis.
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NewsRare moment as Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented on Thursday
A Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented at this week’s online Forecourt Trader Awards ceremony, for only the second time in the event’s history.
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NewsKeyfuels renews and expands partnership with Moto
Keyfuels has renewed its partnership with motorway services operator Moto, enabling full acceptance of its fuel card across all Moto motorway sites. It also adds 28 new motorway sites to the Keyfuels network.
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Product NewsRibena adds sparkle with new single-can format
Ribena is launching a new 330ml single can in two flavours, Ribena Sparkling Blackcurrant and Ribena Sparkling Raspberry this month.
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NewsHitachi Capital invests £10m in Gridserve
Hitachi Capital (UK) plc has announced a £10m investment in Gridserve Holdings Limited, the parent company of Gridserve Sustainable Energy Ltd as the companies strengthen their partnership following the launch of the UK’s first Electric Forecourt.
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NewsFinalists hoping for a ‘boost’ at this week’s Forecourt Trader Awards
Fuel retailers nationwide are looking forward to this week’s climax of the industry’s most prestigious awards event - the Forecourt Trader Awards.
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NewsTesla leads the field in latest ranking of EV charging providers
Tesla has retained its top spot as the country’s most appreciated electric vehicle charging provider, in the latest network satisfaction rankings, revealed by EV specialist mapping service, Zap-Map.
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NewsFormer Greenergy CFO joins Essar Oil’s leadership team
Essar Oil (UK) Limited, which owns and operates the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, has announced an addition to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Stephen McCaffrey as chief financial officer.