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.
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
Wed, March 15, 2017 – Systems Manager, British University
Brilliant Stuff Stephanie and you are welcome, I must say you guys have always helped us in a crisis and that counts for a lot… …As usual let me known when you have a team ready for the Hawkeye installation.
Mon, April 29, 2013 – Contractor Supervisor, FM Company
Mon, April 29, 2013 – Contractor Supervisor, FM Company Just to say a quick thank you to James Hawksworth who helped us out over the weekend. We are quick to moan at people but not so quick in complementing so well done shentongroup.
Tue, August 23, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Company
Tue, August 23, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Company Can you thank Steve for me for all his hard work to get Hastings completed successfully.
David Harbour – Andover Radio
Sorry – but I can’t give Shenton a higher rating! They are simply superb. Nothing too much trouble.
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.
Mon, August 18, 2014 – Group Operations Manager of Racing Circuit
Mon, August 18, 2014 – Group Operations Manager of Racing Circuit Thank you very much for helping us out of a hole a couple of weekends ago with supply of the emergency generator and please pass on my thanks to Doug as well. We had 300+ guests in the suites on the Sunday and all … Continued
Wed, July 24, 2013 – Director, Building Company
Wed, July 24, 2013 – Director, Building Company I can confirm we were more than happy with your sevice.
Mon, April 14, 2014 – Managing Director of London’s Premiere Data Centre Operator
Mon, April 14, 2014 – Managing Director of London’s Premiere Data Centre Operator A quick email to thank you both and in addition your engineer who attended site today – I cannot express how professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with he was. Most don’t take the time to recognise the good, only quickly enough … Continued
Mon, June 13, 2016 – Project Manager, Major Engineering Company
Mon, June 13, 2016 – Project Manager, Major Engineering Company When I checked with my colleagues who’d worked with you before on the Newcastle jobs, they said ‘shentongroup are great to deal with. No concerns at all, and if there are ever any problems on a project they always get them sorted’.
Manager – Engineering Services Company
Many Thanks Shirley. Excellent job all round
Tues, October 28, 2014 – Manager, Important Historical Building
Tues, October 28, 2014 – Manager, Important Historical Building I’d would like to thank you and the Shenton Group for acting so quickly in removing the generator from site. This has enabled the restoration works at ********* to take place and with a few days grace so we are all delighted. I understand that the … Continued
