All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 6
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Industry FeatureAWARDS: Skill, drive and dedication as regional winners drive up standards
In the Regional Category judges tackled a record number of retailers entering this year, as they painstakingly marked hundreds of entries for their entrepreneurial skill, initiative and dedication in running a successful business.
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Industry FeatureAWARDS: The Maxol Group scores a hat-trick at Forecourt Trader Awards 2023
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer was showered with accolades recently at the Forecourt Trader Awards 2023 as the Group secured a trio of prestigious awards.
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Industry FeatureFORECOURT TRADER AWARDS: A winning line-up
A great time was had by all at last month’s Forecourt Trader Awards which celebrated the hard work, innovation and creativity of forecourt retailers nationwide at a glamorous awards evening held at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London.
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NewsPublic EV charger installation reaches nearly 50K, reports DfT
There were 49,220 public electric vehicle charging devices installed in the UK up to October 1, 2023, according to the Department for Transport’s latest quarterly statistics published today (November 1).
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News£420k on-street EV charge-point scheme gets underway in Dudley
Dudley Metropolitan Council has announced that the installation of 37 new on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points is about to begin across the borough as part of a £420k scheme funded through an Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) grant and a charge- point operator contribution.
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NewsEV charging rolls out at Scottish Starbucks outlets
FOR:EV, the Edinburgh-based provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, has launched the roll-out of rapid charging stations at four branches of Starbucks, from Perthshire to the Borders.
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NewsPromise of lower fuel prices as Asda completes EG Group UK acquisition
A pledge to lower fuel prices has been made by co-owner of Asda, Mohsin Issa, following the completed £2.07bn acquisition of EG Group’s UK business.
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Industry FeatureAWARDS: Gulf emerges victorious with Best Oil Company Initiative
Victorious in a highly competitive category, this year’s winner of the Best Oil Company Initiative at this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards, was Gulf with its OOMPH + Foresite entry, with BP taking the honours for Highly Commended.
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NewsPRA defends retailers as RAC once again lays into fuel margins and ‘rip-off’ pricing
The PRA has stressed that fuel retailers are dedicated to ensuring their customers receive the best deals possible in response to the seemingly constant calls by the RAC for major retailers to curb their fuel margins and cut petrol by 5ppl.
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NewsRoadchef and Gridserve announce Electric Super Hub in Chester
Gridserve and Roadchef have announced their latest Electric Super Hub at Chester services, located at junction 14 on the M56 motorway.
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NewsVauxhall partners with carwow to boost Electric Streets of Britain programme
Vauxhall has partnered with online car marketplace, carwow, to accelerate its Electric Streets of Britain programme, launched in summer 2023, to help the 40% of households without off-street parking make the switch to electric.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Car washing and EV charging come together as IMO partners with Be.EV
International car wash brand IMO has chosen national charging network Be.EV to install and maintain chargers across several of its sites - with four locations now live and available to use in Yorkshire, South Wales and the Northeast.
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Equipment NewsVestel boosts credentials with launch of low-cost DC EV charging solution
The ongoing campaign by Turkey-based electronics manufacturer Vestel UK UK, to lead the European electric transport revolution has been bolstered by the launch of its third own-branded EV charger in 2023.
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Equipment NewsKepak unveils ‘revolutionary’ vending technology into UK market
Kepak is expanding its one-stop automated retail solution with what it describes as an innovative first for the sector - a Hot Vend Kiosk.
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NewsNew laws passed to make EV charging quicker and easier
New laws aimed at improving the charging experience for drivers of electric vehicles (EV) were approved by MPs last night (October 25).
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NewsForecourt crime reaches highest level since 2015
Incidents of unpaid fuel have reached their highest level since the Forecourt Crime Index was introduced in 2015, according to the latest figures from BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate.
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NewsACS welcomes new Retail Crime Action Plan to tackle prolific offenders
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the publication of the new Retail Crime Action Plan, which sets out the way that police should respond to and investigate thefts against convenience stores and other retail businesses
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Equipment NewsZapmap launches Spark to support organisations transitioning to EVs
E-mobility service provider and charge-point data platform Zapmap has launched a new software product suite to support organisations across the UK in their transition to electric vehicles (EV).
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NewsUbitricity and UK Power Networks unite to ‘revolutionise’ EV charging
EV charge-point operator ubitricity and UK Power Networks (UKPN) have announced a new partnership aimed at revolutionising EV charging by shifting demand away from peak periods and creating added flexibility for EV drivers
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NewsHarlow Service Station in new hands following sale by Christie & Co
Harlow Service Station in Essex has been sold following more than a decade in the hands of independent retailer Sinnathamby Ratnam Chandrakumar.