All Retailers articles – Page 11
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NewsFirst for MFG as it launches Costa Express on Uber Eats app
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is claiming to be ”the first official retailer” to offer the Costa Express product range via the Uber Eats app.
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NewsEG Group commits to Kickstart scheme with creation of 300 new roles
EG Group is to create up to 300 new roles, as part of the Government’s Kickstart scheme to improve opportunities for young people at risk of long-term unemployment.
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NewsMaxol unveils £2m retail network investment plans
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer, has announced plans to invest over £2 million in its local retail network this year and has submitted a series of planning applications for further investment and development across the business in 2022/23.
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NewsCMA reveals potential EG Group sites that could be sold to enable Asda purchase
The list of sites which could potentially be sold by EG Group to enable its owners to secure their deal to buy Asda, has been revealed today in a more detailed version of the original positive response announced earlier this month by the Competition Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsThree more sites for Ascona Group as it boosts network to 59
Fast-growing Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has acquired three service stations across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Somerset, taking its total portfolio to 59 sites across the UK.
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NewsIlford dealer celebrates site transformation and 20 years with Jet
Jet New North Road in Ilford, a popular family-owned business, has re-opened following a major transformation of both the forecourt and the retail offer.
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NewsCMA verdict: Asda purchase could lead to higher petrol prices in some areas
The CMA has found that Bellis’ completed £6.8bn purchase of Asda could lead to higher petrol prices in some parts of the country.
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NewsEG Group acquires fast-food chain Leon
EG Group has acquired British fast-food restaurant chain Leon Restaurants Limited (Leon).
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News‘The Electric Opportunity’ is up for grabs for retailers who understand EV drivers, says new report by Kalibrate
Consumers are paving the way for retailers to take prime position in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, with 41% wanting EV charging points at existing fuel stations, and 57% of EV drivers saying they’d like to see more charging points at shopping venues.
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NewsMFG to back Macmillan Cancer Support as official 2021 charity partner
MFG is backing Macmillan Cancer Support as its official charity partner in 2021.
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NewsAWARDS: The Forecourt Trader Awards 2021 starts here!
The most prestigious and respected awards in the UK’s petrol retailing calendar are back for 2021. The Forecourt Trader team is ready to seek out the brightest and best in the industry - those pushing the boundaries of hard work and innovation as they embrace the immense challenges of running a successful business.
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NewsAward-winning Westmorland Family tops Which? survey of the best motorway services
Gloucester and Tebay services have been named Britain’s best service stations, while Bridgwater in the south west of England has been ranked the worst, according to a new survey from Which?.
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NewsNational Living Wage goes up today
The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates are increasing from today, following recommendations made to the Government by the Low Pay Commission (LPC).
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NewsFirst MFG 'ultra-rapid' EV hub completed by Premier Forecourts and Constructon
Construction of MFG’s first electric vehicle (EV) hub has been completed by Premier Forecourts and Construction, a specialist in forecourts and diverse construction projects.
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NewsExpand Covid-19 home testing offer to all local shops, urges ACS
The government’s Covid-19 workplace testing should be expanded to all local shops, not just businesses with over 10 employees, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has insisted.
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NewsCovid-related threats add to shocking abuse of local shop staff, ACS Crime Report reveals
Eighty nine per cent of people working in local shops have experienced some form of abuse, with over 1.2million incidents recorded over the past year, with Covid-related abuse one of the biggest issues facing retailers.
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NewsEG Group tackles food waste with Too Good to Go partnership
EG Group has partnered with Too Good To Go, the company committed to reducing food waste and protecting the environment.
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NewsMFG invests £400m in EV-charging strategy to help drive ‘UK’s mobility revolution’
Number one Top 50 Indie MFG is to invest around £400m in ’ultra-rapid’ EV chargers for its 918-strong UK-network over the next decade.
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NewsCar washing returning to Euro Garages’ forecourts, says Ilyas Munshi
EG Group is beginning to introduce car washing back onto forecourts, following changes to legislation, Ilyas Munshi, commercial director at EG Group has revealed.
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Equipment NewsEssential retailers urged to step up COVID compliance inspections amid rising scrutiny
Following last week’s announcement that non-essential retail will not re-open until at least April 12, Bureau Veritas, the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) organisation, is urging grocers, supermarkets, and other essential retailers to assess and evaluate their Covid-secure measures to ensure they not only meeting regulatory standards but are also effective in meeting customer’s renewed expectations of safety and compliance.