All articles by Tracy West – Page 49
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NewsSwindon police make checks on hand car washes
Numerous police officers were seen at the Evershine Car Wash at the BP forecourt on Bridge End Road in Swindon earlier this week.
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NewsCCTV image released of man wanted for attempted forecourt arson
Officers from Dorset Police have now released a photo of a man they want to question in connection with an arson attempt which happened at the Tesco forecourt on Riverside Avenue in Bournemouth on June 12.
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NewsFormer forecourt site to be turned into EV charging hub
Be.EV has been granted planning permission to build an EV and eBike charging hub on a former forecourt site in Manchester.
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NewsNI forecourt retailer celebrates 35 years serving local communities
Northern Ireland retailer Peter McBride of the McBride Group, who is celebrating 35 years in business, has said the secret to his success is the loyalty shown by the local communities in which he operates.
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NewsCWA welcomes government’s new environmental legislation
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has welcomed the government’s recent announcement of new legislation to tackle environment offences under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.
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NewsScotland’s most powerful EV charging hub confirmed for Dundee
SSE Energy Solutions says it is installing Scotland’s most powerful EV charging hub in Dundee.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PETCARE: Feeding time
If you thought the cost-of-living crisis was bad for consumers, it’s even worse for many pets. During the pandemic, pet ownership went through the roof as people working from home bought fun and furry companions. The prices of pedigree dogs rocketed to eye-watering levels as breeders cashed in on the surge in popularity. But fast forward to today and, according to UK Pet Food (formerly known as the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association) 3.7 million households admitted to giving up a pet last year.
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NewsRugby Services named best for EV drivers
Rugby Services on the M6 has been named the best motorway services for EVs, according to a survey conducted by Drive Electric.
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NewsMPK moves 17 more stores to Nisa
Top 50 Indie MPK Garages and Nisa have announced the addition of 17 new co-branded Pop-In Daily/Nisa stores.
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NewsNew company wants to make having an EV charger easier
A new EV charging company – Pumpt – says it is on a mission to combat concern and confusion in the UK charging market. It wants to make buying, installing and running an EV charger easier and more affordable.
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NewsEV charging installations up 36% year-on-year
There are currently more than 44,000 public EV charging devices installed across the UK, representing overall year-on-year growth of 36%, according to the latest Zapmap figures.
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NewsDouble stabbing at London forecourt
A teenager and a man were rushed to hospital after a double stabbing at Esso Park Royal in North London yesterday. According to MyLondon, the pair were attacked by a group of men at around 11.25am on July 6.
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NewsApplegreen thief faces crown court
A man who stole £4,500 from an Applegreen petrol station by stuffing cash bags with ripped pieces of paper will now face sentencing at crown court.
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: Can you help damsels in distress?
I have a confession to make. I don’t like to get my hands dirty when it comes to cars. I know the BHP of my car and that it usually gets me away from the lights first. And, of course, I am quite able to fill my car up with petrol but when it comes to tyre pressure, punctures, oil and the like, I haven’t a clue and really don’t want a clue.
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Product NewsBeef & Mustard added to Burts Ridges range
Burts is adding a new Beef & Mustard flavour to its hand-cooked Ridges range. Available from September, the new flavour will sit alongside the Reaper Chilli & Lime Ridges as Burts focuses on growing its brand into the expanding hand-cooked crinkle market.
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Product NewsSnickers Ice Cream on TV
Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats has launched a new £1.26m marketing campaign to drive increased awareness and sales of its Snickers Ice Cream products during peak ice cream season.
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Product NewsAscona chooses Riverside Greetings
Riverside Greetings is partnering with Top 50 Indie Ascona to help develop the greeting card business in each of the group’s 62 forecourts.
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Product News
Dole partners with Jumbo Visma cycling team
The Dole Sunshine Company has announced an official partnership with leading Dutch cycling team Jumbo Visma. Dole will provide the athletes, including the UK’s Thomas Gloag and Anna Henderson, with a selection of healthy snacks to be enjoyed as part of their training and nutrition regime or as an on-the-go snack during race days on the road. The team headquarters will also be fully stocked with sun-ripened fruit snacks for staff and athletes to enjoy 365 days of the year.
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Product NewsPukka launches single pack frozen pie
Pukka, the nation’s number one pie brand (Kantar), is launching its first-ever single pack frozen pie. Specially-developed for the convenience channel, the Chicken Pie is available in a £1.49 price-marked pack (PMP).
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Product NewsConsumers and retailers can win with Costa Coffee
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the launch of the first-ever on-pack promotion for its Costa Coffee ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee Latte range. And to celebrate this landmark, the company is giving independent convenience retailers the chance to win a share of £7,500 in cash for themselves and for a local good cause or charity in their community.