F1-standard fridges: Southern Co-op focuses on refrigeration efficiency
September 1, 2021
Southern Co-op is harnessing technology developed by motor racing engineers to boost refrigeration efficiency in its stores.
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‘Critical year for climate action’: New Tesco windfarm powering stores
July 28, 2021
A new Tesco windfarm in Scotland in association with Scottish Power is now live and generating renewable energy for its stores.
Video: Raleigh UK launches new e-cargo bikes
July 26, 2021
Bike brand Raleigh UK’s lets Ben Sillitoe test the new Stride e-cargo bike range, which is being targeted at consumers and businesses alike.
Road to EV: Asda commits to electric company cars by 2025
July 23, 2021
Asda says it will have a fleet comprising all electric company cars by 2025, with no petrol or diesel staff vehicles.
Convenience retail ‘has important role to play in electric vehicle charging rollout’
July 15, 2021
The convenience retail sector recognises it has an important role to play in the electric vehicle charging rollout.
Together in electric dreams: Westfield and UFODRIVE
July 8, 2021
Westfield shopping centre launches a three-year partnership with electric vehicle car hire service, UFODRIVE.
Plug in baby: Currys, Halfords, Ikea call for govt action on electric vehicle adoption
June 24, 2021
Currys, Halfords, and Ikea are among the businesses urging the government to show leadership on issues impacting electric vehicle adoption.
Local shops: Calls to support convenience retail as green regulation ramps up
June 9, 2021
The Association of Convenience Stores wants local shops to be supported in the move to meet proposed minimum energy efficiency standards.
Avoiding greenwash: CMA highlights businesses’ eco claims that could break law
May 26, 2021
The Competition and Markets Authority highlights misleading environmental claims made about products, or greenwash, that could be illegal.