All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 37
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NewsAutomatic car washes stay open in latest national lockdown, while hand washes close
The Car Wash Association has welcomed the news that automatic car washes (ACWs) can continue to remain open following the latest national lockdown announced by prime minister Boris Johnson last night, with all of England moving to Tier 4.
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NewsBestway extends Co-op agreement for Costcutter retailers
Bestway Wholesale has announced a two and a half year extension to the current supply agreement by the Co-op, giving a further five years to run on the agreement originally negotiated by Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) in mid-2017.
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NewsAWARDS: Celebrity TV presenter Stephen Mulhern to host Forecourt Trader Awards
Celebrity TV presenter, magician, writer and actor Stephen Mulhern is to host the Forecourt Trader Awards. The ’virtual’ event is being held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 6.30pm, and is free and easy to view via the Forecourt Trader Awards website www.forecourttraderawards.co.uk.
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NewsRetailers warned to be vigilant against counterfeit alcohol this Christmas
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is reminding retailers to beware of counterfeit alcohol during the Christmas period after indications of counterfeit goods entering into the UK market.
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NewsAutomatic car washes can remain open in new Tier 4-restricted areas
Automatic car washes (ACWs) will be allowed to operate according to the new Tier 4 restrictions which came into force on Sunday (December 20).
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NewsBestway Wholesale acquires Costcutter Supermarkets Group
Bestway Wholesale is to acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited, trading as Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG), from Bibby Line Group.
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Product NewsMilkshake brand F'real notches up 900 installations in convenience
Milkshake brand F’real is celebrating a milestone with the installation of its 900th machine in the convenience sector.
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Product NewsGold Superkings join Imperial’s Embassy Signature Range
Imperial Tobacco has announced a range extension for Embassy Signature with the launch of its new Gold Superkings variant to help retailers cater for shoppers looking for ”premium products at a great price”.
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NewsACS urges convenience retailers to get involved with ‘local heroes’ initiative in Census 2021
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on convenience retailers to get involved with a new initiative to mark the Census 2021, which aims to celebrate the unsung heroes in local communities across England and Wales.
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NewsMPK Garages signs maintenance deal with Europump
MPK Garages has signed a three-year contract with Europump Maintenance for pump and tank gauge maintenance services.
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NewsHanna Hofer takes over BP's UK operations and dealer business
Hanna Hofer is to lead BP’s UK operations and dealer business, following the restructuring of the company’s retail organisation to “better serve its customers and support the energy transition”. She takes over the role as vice-president UK operations and dealers from January 1, 2021.
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NewsUKPIA calls for strong government commitment to enable ‘just’ transition to Net Zero
The UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) is calling for a strong commitment from government to work with industry to develop energy policies that support economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, while laying the important foundations for a just transition to Net-Zero.
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NewsEG Group marches on with €485m purchase of 285 sites in Germany
EG Group growth continues with the latest agreed acquisition of a network of 285 petrol station forecourts in Southern Germany from OMV Deutschland GmbH, for €485 million.The acquisition will expand EG’s presence in Germany, where EG already operates sites under the Esso fuel brand.
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NewsGridserve launches ‘first net-zero’ EV leasing service
Gridserve has announced the ”UK’s first net zero electric vehicle leasing business”, in conjunction with the opening ot its first Electric Forecourt.
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NewsFirst of 100-plus Electric Forecourts opens as part of £1bn UK-wide programme
The UK’s first Electric Forecourt has officially opened for business today as a £1 billion UK-wide programme to make driving electric vehicles more enjoyable and convenient gets under way. The £10 million development near Braintree, Essex, is the first of more than 100 Electric Forecourts planned over the next five years by Gridserve.
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NewsBid by EG Group CEOs to buy Caffe Nero is rejected
An offer to buy Caffe Nero by EG Group’s founders and co-CEOs, Zuber and Mohsin Issa, has been rejected.
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NewsEG Group to open first of planned 150 Cinnabon stores this week
EG Group has partnered with US bakery Cinnabon, to open the brand’s newest bakery on December 4 at Frontier Park in Blackburn. Additional bakeries are set to open in January 2021.
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NewsIssa brothers bid for Caffe Nero
Sky News is reporting that EG Group co-CEOs and founders Mohsin and Zuber Issa have approached Caffe Nero – one of the UK’s biggest coffee shop chains - with an offer. According to the Sky News story – widely reported across the national press - the brothers have made contact over the weekend with a proposal to buy Caffe Nero from its founder and controlling shareholder, Gerry Ford.
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NewsNew MD takes over at Phillips 66 from January
Phillips 66 Limited will have a new managing director of UK marketing from January 2021.