When the lights go out and the tills go down, you’re not just losing money – you’re losing customer trust. Power failures in retail environments can cause significant disruption, damage stock, and impact future business. For Facilities Managers, Procurement Teams, and senior decision-makers, ensuring power continuity is critical to protect revenue and reputation.
For over 40 years, Shenton Group has supported supermarkets, retail parks, shopping centres, and independent stores with dependable power solutions. We understand the unique challenges of high-footfall environments and the importance of uninterrupted service for both operational and financial performance.
There’s no better insurance for large retail premises than a standby generator paired with a UPS system to bridge the power gap. This combination ensures tills, lighting, refrigeration, and critical systems remain operational during outages, protecting revenue and customer experience.
When a permanent generator isn’t required, our Power Call emergency generator rental connection service provides rapid response and peace of mind.
See how we’ve helped leading retail brands maintain power continuity and protect their operations:
Discover how Shenton Group delivered rapid-response, centralised power solutions to over 100 critical healthcare sites – meeting every emergency SLA and transforming risk into reliability.
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A major gas network provider was facing critical disruptions due to unreliable generator maintenance. We stepped in with a tailored solution to keep their operations running smoothly – 24/7.
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Location: NationwideClient: Leading National Fibre Network ProviderEnd User: Businesses and Consumers NationwideSector: Fibre Network Infrastructure Products/Services Used: Client Overview Our client is a leading national fibre network provider operating across 190+ sites. They deliver high-speed connectivity to businesses and consumers, relying on resilient power infrastructure to maintain continuous service availability. Their operations are critical to … Continued
Explore how Shenton Group powered one of the UK’s leading water utility companies with turnkey generator solutions – including generator for hire UK, standby generator supply, and nationwide generator servicing for utilities.
Sector: Manufacturing Products/ Services The project included six rental generators of varying sizes: one 800 kVA, three 500 kVA, one 300 kVA, and one 200 kVA, supported by six bulk fuel tanks. Additional equipment included cables, delivery, installation, fuel management, cable ramps, and a load bank. Background This case study showcases Shenton Group’s expertise in … Continued
Sector: PharmaceuticalsLocation: Liverpool Products/ Services Background A global biopharmaceutical company, based in the north west of the UK, was expanding due to the increase in demand for pharmaceutical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further manufacturing and cold storage were required on-site, and temporary power was needed for this expansion. Project Overview Shenton Group was tasked … Continued
Client: Wiltshire CouncilSector: Local AuthorityLocation: Porton Down Products/Services Background Porton Science Park provides a platform for Science and Technology to innovate in an environment that welcomes and supports new business start ups. Working in partnership with Wiltshire council and DSTL (the Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Science Technology Laboratory), who are an existing customer, Shenton … Continued
Client: Amazon Direct Sector: Distribution Location: Tilbury Products/ Services Background Amazon Direct is one of the largest distributors in the UK with over 30 warehouses operating currently. In 2021 an unplanned service requirement arose in one of Amazon’s distribution centres, which resulted in the requirement for a rental generator. Shenton Group were asked to provide … Continued
Shenton Group’s solution provides the Bristol City Council network with huge electrical and heat savings and provides reductions in the city’s environmental impact.
Marble Arch Place, located on Bayswater Road, Marylebone, London, is a new mixed-use development. Shenton Group designed, supplied and installed the life safety and backup power solution for the site.
Client: Gratte BrothersSector: Mixed-Use Development Location: Soho, London Products/Services Background Ilona Rose House, set in the heart of Soho, London, is a 31,0,00sqm new-build project spread over 13 floors, including four below ground. With a build cost of £100m, the development will contain shops, restaurants, bars, offices, residential apartments, a gallery and a nightclub. Shenton Group … Continued
The Virgin Media Technology Service Centre, a campus facility in Knowsley, UK, was subject to technical upgrading of its supportive infrastructure to better enhance the power resilience to the site.
The existing Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supplies (DRUPS) technology became extremely expensive to maintain, leading to the decision to upgrade the equipment. Shenton Group was once again entrusted with this project due to an ongoing relationship with previous power installations for Virgin Media.
Wed, September 28, 2016 – Manager, National Financial Business
Just wanted to thank you for all your efforts last week in trying to resolve the issue with the fractured hose. Really refreshing to receive good old fashioned customer service. Much appreciated.
Thu, August 29, 2013 – Royal Airforce Base
Thu, August 29, 2013 – Royal Airforce Base Hi Marcus, just wanted to drop you a quick email to let you know I was really impressed with your guys yesterday. They all worked like Trojans to get the old system out and the new units in place, the weather was unseasonably warm for Scotland and … Continued
Thu, April 25, 2013 – Electrical Reseller
Thu, April 25, 2013 – Electrical Reseller Thanks for the efficient service at the University yesterday; the customer was delighted with how it went.
Manager – Wireless Network Distributor
Shenton Group has done an amazing job. Now we can maintain continuity when powercuts occur as lighting, IT equipment, telephones, heating and air conditioning are all supported by the UPS and the Power Call service. We are extremely impressed with the company and its service, support and expertise.
Wed, July 06, 2011 – FM Manager – Telecomm Service Provider
Wed, July 06, 2011 – FM Manager – Telecomm Service Provider The service provided by shentongroup’s has been first class.
Tue, November 08, 2011 – Head of ATM & Customer Support – Systems Integration Company
Tue, November 08, 2011 – Head of ATM & Customer Support – Systems Integration Company Thank you for rearranging your busy schedule to fit in a Company overview presentation to myself and other team members of our Partnership organisations.
Tue, November 08, 2011 – Group Estates Surveyor – Healthcare Group
Tue, November 08, 2011 – Group Estates Surveyor – Healthcare Group Power Call is unique and the only company that serves our niche market.
Tues, May 03, 2016 – Strategic Sales Manager, Client
Tues, May 03, 2016 – Strategic Sales Manager, Client Thank you very much for this completion certificate and thanks to all the team, another quality installation from start to finish. I saw the installation on Friday and all seems to be ship ‘shaped!
Fri, July 25, 2014 – Tyre Specialists
Fri, July 25, 2014 – Tyre Specialists Very happy with your company, we have a lot of power outages where we are and your generators have never failed to start, been excellent and the service is good. Don’t worry I would never think of going anywhere else when other project arise.
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Electrical Reseller
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Electrical Reseller I like working with Shenton. The engineers always turn up and do what they say they are going to do. What a delightful surprise – the shentongroup hampers are a legend
Tue, September 18, 2012 – Facilities Manager – Retail Company
Tue, September 18, 2012 – Facilities Manager – Retail Company Following our recent power failure I would like to thank the shentongroup, in particular the Rental division for your help and assistance during that very difficult time. shentongroup showed a very high level of customer service which instilled confidence from the first point of contact … Continued
Fri, November 11, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Contractor
The Shentons visit went ahead and to be fair the guy was extremely helpful and practical and thankfully he is the guy that will be coming back on the 8th to carry out the commission.
