All articles by Tracy West – Page 15
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NewsMFG gets permission to open Greggs at Haverhill site
MFG has been granted planning permission to construct a Greggs ‘food-to-go pod’ at its Haverhill Service Station in Sturmer Road, Haverhill.
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NewsSales of EVs surge but more still need to be sold to meet targets
Electrified vehicle demand outpaced the overall new car market, accounting for four in 10 (42%) new cars registered in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsWorries about ‘biblical’ fire stop MFG’s plans for EV chargepoints
MFG’s plans to install EV charging facilities at its Hillington Service Station, in Hillington near King’s Lynn, have been thwarted over safety fears.
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NewsCouncil waives fees to get EV drivers on the road
Bolton Council is temporarily waiving the £565 street works permit fee for putting in an EV charger, to encourage more residents to switch to EVs.
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NewsBYD in global deal to add 100,000 EVs to Uber platform
Uber and electric car manufacturer BYD have announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD EVs onto the Uber platform across key global markets.
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NewsHuge regional variances remain in chargepoint availability
London and Scotland have the highest level of charging provision per 100,000 of population, with 234 and 103 devices per 100,000 respectively, according to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), which uses Zapmap data.
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NewsZest partners with Starbucks franchisee for EV chargepoint deal
Zest has announced a new partnership with Starbucks franchise operator Café Fortune. Zest is providing six 120kW rapid charging bays at the newly opened Starbucks Alfreton site.
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AnalysisSHOP TALK: What do Deadpool and Greggs have in common?
This week, in my inbox, I received Greggs’ interim results – and I immediately thought of Ryan Reynolds. I know I had very recently seen his film Deadpool vs Wolverine (which is excellent, by the way) but even so….then I twigged.
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Product NewsCadbury launches Win a Day to Remember
As part of its milestone 200th birthday celebrations, Cadbury is bringing its most generous on-pack prize and reward giveaway ever to shelves across the UK
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Product NewsElfbar unveils new ELFX device
Elfbar has unveiled the first device from its ELFX series, a range created to provide adult users with an accessible entry point to open pod vaping systems.
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Product NewsDiscos Prawn Cocktail in new PMP
KP Snacks has expanded its PMP range with the launch of Discos Prawn Cocktail £1.25 PMP. The launch coincides with the unveiling of a new look for Discos, giving the classic brand a more contemporary feel that is designed to improve stand out on shelf.
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Product NewsNew blu bar offers 1,000 puffs per pod
Imperial Brands’ new blu bar kit uses replaceable pods which deliver 1,000 puffs of intense flavour per pod. The blu bar kit initially launches in four flavours – Cherry, Pineapple, Blueberry Sour Razz and Watermelon Ice.
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Product NewsJacob’s aims to take bite out of snacking market
Pladis is launching a new range of snacks from Jacob’s. Jacob’s Bites are generously seasoned biscuits that have been oven baked with no artificial colours or flavours. They come in Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion, Red Leicester, Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream and Smoked Paprika flavours.
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Product NewsWHSmith Travel goes for Truly Nuts!
Truly Nuts! flavoured Brazil nut snacks are now being listed at 146 WHSmith travel stores nationwide.
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Product NewsNewco Europe UK announces partnership with TotalEnergies
Automotive products distributor Newco Europe UK Ltd has partnered with TotalEnergies Marketing UK in a deal to distribute TotalEnergies’ range of branded oils, including the Quartz line of lubricants.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SPORTS AND ENERGY DRINKS: Sporting chance
With the Olympics taking place just across the Channel, it’s a good excuse to look at the sports drinks market, which often seems to get overlooked as we concentrate on energy/stimulant drinks.
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NewsConcerns over plans for St Helens forecourt shop extension
The owner of Ashcroft Service Station in Ashcroft Street, St Helens, has submitted a planning application to demolish a storage area and steel container adjacent to the shop on the site, and in their place build a flat-roof extension.
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NewsHighway Stops puts Essar-branded site up for sale for £2.35 million
One of the two sites EET Retail rebranded in a deal with Top 50 Indie Highway Stops earlier this year, is now up for sale. Essar Service Station, Spalding, is on the market for £2.35 million.
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NewsWorcestershire Council’s EV plans slammed by councillors
Worcestershire Council has been criticised for not considering charging cable gullies within footpaths as a means of getting electricity to EV drivers without driveways in Worcester.
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NewsAscona sells two sites in the southwest of England
Top 50 Indie Ascona has sold two sites in the southwest of England in a deal brokered by Christie & Co.