All articles by Tracy West – Page 3
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Product NewsRed Bull launches Zero version
Red Bull has broadened its no sugar offer with the global launch of Red Bull Zero. Delivering zero sugar and zero calories, it has the popular flavour of Red Bull original energy drink, the number one single serve soft drink in the market (Nielsen).
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Product NewsSHS acquires Shandy Shack
SHS Drinks has acquired Shandy Shack, described as a ‘pioneering brand’ in the mid-strength ABV beer space. This new partnership aims to help Shandy Shack better reach the 40% of adults seeking to moderate their alcohol consumption.
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Product NewsImperial launches ‘exceptional value’ Paramount brand
Imperial Brands has launched Paramount, a new cigarette brand designed for adult smokers who seek exceptional value without compromising on quality. To back the launch, Paramount is offering additional support to retailers to enable them to sell at £11.50 or less per pack should they wish to.
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Product NewsFestive drinks from Costa
Costa’s festive range includes new Caramel Nutcracker drinks which are available from Costa Express machines.
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NewsLandis+Gyr and Believ partner up to deliver accessible EV charging across the UK
Integrated energy management solutions provider, Landis+Gyr, and EV chargepoint operator Believ, have joined forces to deliver accessible EV charging solutions that will support almost four million Blue Badge holders or disabled drivers across the UK.
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NewsUK hits “peak petrol” in 2024
The UK has reached “peak petrol” as the number of petrol cars on the road will tumble by almost half over the next decade.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON BUILDING, DESIGN & SHOPFITTING: Planning for success
Most weeks you’ll find stories on our website about forecourt operators applying for planning permission, which can be the most frustrating part of developing a forecourt. We talk to several operators who have recently come out the other side.
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NewsMore than 40 hand car washes fined for using illegal workers in just three months
More than 40 hand car wash operations were fined for using illegal workers in the period from April 1 to June 30, 2024.
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NewsStreet fight spills over onto Texaco forecourt
Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted during an altercation, which spilled onto a petrol station forecourt.
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NewsOsprey opens fifth EV hub with Supermarket Income REIT
Osprey’s new hub at Chineham Tesco & Shopping Park in Basingstoke, is the fifth rapid charging location to be opened in partnership with Supermarket Income REIT.
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NewsWinchester EV superhub one step nearer to completion
The development of InstaVolt’s EV ultra-rapid charging superhub at Three Maids Hill, Winchester, has reached a significant milestone, with the asphalt layer now complete across the site.
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NewsZapmap survey finds use of charging hubs still growing strongly
A new survey from Zapmap reveals that while 79% of EV drivers have a home charger, 51% of them still use a public charging network at least once a month.
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NewsVolkswagen Group launches cross-brand initiative
The Volkswagen Group (VW) has launched Enter Electric!, its first ever cross-brand communication campaign to try and stimulate driver interest in finding out about EVs.
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NewsMFG has major plans for Morrisons Taunton
After applying to remove the jet wash and extend the forecourt shop at Morrisons in Taunton earlier this year, Top 50 Indie MFG has now applied to add an EV charging zone and three jet wash bays in the supermarket’s car park, as well as a substation.
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NewsSRJ Energy applies for knockdown rebuild of South Shields site
SRJ Energy Ltd has applied to knockdown and rebuild Moor Lane Service Station in South Shields.
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NewsPolice appeal after knifepoint robbery at petrol station
Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for information following a knifepoint robbery at a petrol station in Cinderhill, Nottingham.
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NewsPrice of public rapid EV charging needs reform says RAC
Despite a fall in wholesale energy prices the cost of charging an EV using public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers remains stubbornly high, new data from RAC Charge Watch shows.
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NewsGrove Retail gets permission to turn car wash back into forecourt
Top 50 Indie Grove Retail has been granted planning permission to turn a car wash back into a petrol filling station.
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NewsPearl gets green light for new Bradford forecourt
Top 50 Indie Pearl Forecourts has been granted planning permission to build a new petrol filling station in Bradford.
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NewsEG gets permission for new Sunderland forecourt
Sunderland City Council has granted EG Property Ltd permission to build a new petrol station at Rainton Meadows, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear.