All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 41
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NewsRAW Charging installs 26 smart-charging points
RAW Charging has announced the installation of 26 smart-charging points at the new Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station.
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NewsBP partners Aberdeen in drive to achieve Net Zero Vision
BP has agreed a significant partnership with Aberdeen City Council to help the council achieve the goals of the recently-approved Net Zero Vision to reduce carbon emissions and become a climate-positive city.
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Product NewsNew slow-roasted nut range from Forest Feast
Forest Feast, the Original Snack Explorers, has launched a new slow roasted and seasoned nut range, to meet the growing demand for premium in-home and sharing savoury snacks.
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Product NewsTropicana launches new ‘Lean’ range and overhauls functional juices
Chilled fruit juice brand Tropicana is launching a new range of juice drinks to offer wider choice to consumers - Tropicana Lean – containing 40% less sugar and 40% less calories.
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NewsMFG appoints former BP executive as commercial director
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, has appointed David Pitron as its new commercial director.
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Equipment NewsEPOS specialist CBE reaches installation milestone in forecourt and convenience sector
EPOS specialist CBE is continuing to expand its already significant presence within the UK, according to retail director Oliver Sheridan.
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NewsZap Map launches ‘game-changing’ EV charging payment service
Electric vehicle mapping service Zap-Map has unveiled Zap-Pay, a new service that enables EV drivers to use a single app to pay for charging across different networks. Drivers currently need to use multiple apps and cards to pay to charge on different networks. Zap-Pay will allow all EV drivers to seamlessly pay to charge on any participating network.
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NewsBooker CEO Charles Wilson to retire
Booker CEO Charles Wilson is to retire in February 2021 after 15 years leading the business.
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Equipment NewsPayPoint and Neosurf agree deal for eVoucher sales
PayPoint has announced an exclusive deal with NeoSurf, an organisation which provide pincodes for use across 20,000 different websites.
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NewsConfidence among food and grocery shoppers remains stable, says IGD
Confidence among food and grocery shoppers remained stable in August, with some uplift, according to the latest IGD Shopper Confidence Index.
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NewsACS issues new guidance on legal retailer requirements for disabled customers
The Association of Convenience Stores) is promoting new guidance for retailers developed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on meeting legal requirements towards disabled customers.
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‘Slight’ rise for fuel prices in August as motorways buck the trend
Petrol and diesel prices rose for the third month in a row, but are not returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to RAC Fuel Watch.
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NewsNew car registrations for August down 5.8%, despite EVs enjoying ‘bumper’ month
UK new car registrations declined by 5.8% in August, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsSMMT calls for more government commitment to drive EV sales
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on the government to commit to significant long-term incentives for electric vehicle (EV) purchase as well as binding targets on charging infrastructure, as a new survey suggests almost half of UK motorists don’t feel ready to make the switch by 2035.
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NewsULEMCo underway with ‘largest single deployment of hydrogen dual-fuel vehicles’
ULEMCo, the company pioneering the adoption of ultra-low emission hydrogen fuel in the UK, claims to have started the largest single deployment of hydrogen dual fuel vehicles yet seen.
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NewsSwan Service Station sold as owner takes a break
A Wigan-based Gulf-branded service station has been sold by independent retailer Faruk Divelli as he prepares to enjoy a well-earned break.
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NewsACS welcomes extension of plastic bag charge
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the extension of the plastic bag charge to include all retailers.
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NewsFightback promised amid rumours of fuel duty rise
Rumours of a plans to raise fuel duty have raised hackles in the fuel and motor industry sectors.
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NewsParkfoot Garage launches online shopping service
Award-winning independent forecourt convenience business Parkfoot Garage has launched a new online shopping service, offering all its customers ‘no contact’ next-day delivery or collection.
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NewsAwards deadline extended
Struggling to get your entry in on time for this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards? Great news – we have extended the deadline by a few days to Tuesday, September 1. That gives you some extra time to put the finishing touches to your entry, to ensure you have the best chance of success at the industry’s most prestigious awards.