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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Nov- 2018 -30 NovemberSupermarkets
Tesco and VW partner to provide largest retail electric vehicle charging network
Tesco and Volkswagen have announced the development of the largest UK retail Electric Vehicle charging network, powered by Pod Point. The UK’s leading fuel retailer and the world’s largest vehicle manufacturer have partnered to roll out over 2,400 EV charging bays across 600 Tesco stores within the next three years.…
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Oct- 2018 -24 OctoberHigh Street
B&M acquires French discount retailer Paminvest SAS
B&M has announced the acquisition of French firm Paminvest SAS, a discount retail group operating 95 stores under the trading name Babou. The deal was made through B&M’s subsidiary, EV Retail Limited, and totalled €91m (£80m) including the debt of the Babou refinanced by B&M. For the year ending 31…
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