EV
This coverage examines the rise of electric vehicles (EV) and their impact on the UK retail sector. Reporting highlights infrastructure developments, consumer adoption trends, government initiatives, and retail opportunities linked to EV charging, mobility, and sustainability. Retail executives, property managers, and strategists can use this insight to assess how EV growth influences footfall, site planning, and customer expectations.
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustComment
How EV charging increases footfall and boosts customer loyalty
As the rate of EV adoption among the public increases, more drivers are looking for places to charge their EVs. This trend is only going to accelerate, especially considering the Government’s recent series of incentives and grants to make EVs more affordable. This is a key moment for retail site…
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1 AugustSupermarkets
EG on the Move launches new roadside service station with Co-op
EG on the Move has announced that it has launched a new roadside service station in Stowmarket in partnership with Co-op. Known as EG On the Move Stowmarket, the new to market site is located on the A1308 Needham Road and is the latest new store launched by EG on…
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Jun- 2025 -18 JuneComment
Why are retail sites installing EV chargers?
Why are EV Charge Point Operators taking such an interest in retail sites? The number of EVs on the road is expanding rapidly, however, there is a high demand for reliable charging infrastructure. Retail sites are the perfect locations for EV charging facilities since they have car park space and…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilComment
How are EV charging hubs boosting revenues for the retail sector?
Supply and demand is one of the most fundamental principles of the retail sector. For EV drivers, the demand for charging infrastructure is insatiable. Meanwhile, the government’s net-zero commitments are causing a rapid shift towards the sale of EVs. However, the supply of charging infrastructure is lacking. This is where…
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Jan- 2025 -17 JanuaryNews
Sainsbury’s opens first new store of 2025 in Burnt Oak
Sainsbury’s has celebrated the opening of its first new store of 2025 with the arrival of its Burnt Oak Broadway Local store in Edgware. The new 2,626 sq. ft store offers a curated range of meal deals, fresh bread and cakes baked daily in-store, fruit and veg, meat, fish, and…
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8 JanuaryFeatures
Mer Charging: Leading EV infrastructure innovation
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue their steady rise in popularity, the infrastructure to support them is evolving in tandem. At the forefront of this shift is Mer Charging, a company committed to delivering a seamless and sustainable EV charging experience. Speaking to Liz Warren, interim Director of Public Charging, and…
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Dec- 2024 -13 DecemberNews
Sainsbury’s opens first ever airport store in Edinburgh
Sainsbury’s has announced the opening of a new 24-hour shop inside Edinburgh Airport. The new convenience store is Sainsbury’s first ever shop to be located at an airport and its arrival is part of a major revamp of the food, drink and shopping options on offer to passengers flying to…
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Sep- 2024 -1 SeptemberFeatures
EV charging hubs are a golden opportunity for the retail sector
The UK is moving towards a net zero future. Widespread adoption of electric transportation is a critical part of reducing emissions to improve public health and working towards a decarbonised transportation system. The SMMT projects that there will be around nine million EVs on UK roads by 2030. As we…
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Jun- 2024 -13 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-13/6/24
Singapore-based fashion retailer Shein has raised prices by over a third on core items to boost revenue ahead of its anticipated IPO on the London Stock Exchange. Coresight Research estimates Shein’s revenue will reach $50bn this year, a 55% increase from last year. The company’s price hikes have outpaced competitors…
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13 JuneSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s launches EV charging loyalty scheme in UK first
Sainsbury’s has begun rolling out its fast EV charging service, Smart Charger, with which customers will be able to collect Nectar points, making it the first EV charging service in the country to offer a national loyalty scheme. The retailer announced that smart charger customers with active Nectar accounts will…
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