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 over 40 years, we’ve supported supermarkets, retail parks, shopping centres and distribution centres with dependable power solutions, including delivering 3MVA of standby power across eight generators for one of the UK’s largest online retailers, and a rapid rental generator response for an Amazon distribution centre. 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.
Retail and distribution sites carry two quite different risk profiles worth naming explicitly:
Speak to our experts today to discuss tailored power solutions for your site.
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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.
Thurs, March 30, 2017 – PA & Team Secretary, M&E Company
I just wanted to send an email with the feedback from attendees for the Combined Heat & Power CPD yesterday. Staff have said it was an excellent example of what a CPD session should be (by all accounts they have had some rather poor one’s in the past) and they asked me to feed this … Continued
Tues, January 05, 2016 – Electrical Engineer, Consulting Engineers
Tues, January 05, 2016 – Electrical Engineer, Consulting Engineers Happy new year to you and many thanks for sending the CPD certificates. Please pass on our appreciation to Richard for what was a truly informative and beneficial CPD seminar.
Fri, July 22, 2011 – Contracts Manager – Telecomm FM provider.
Fri, July 22, 2011 – Contracts Manager – Telecomm FM provider. We went out to tender but chose shentongroup as we were particularly impressed with the fact they immediately understood what was required and took the time to understand how we wanted the contract to work. The company has national coverage and offers far more … Continued
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Maintenance Contract Manager, County Council
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Maintenance Contract Manager, County Council Can you please give my thanks to the shentongroup engineers for successfully completing the generator panel modifications and testing of the system, I would like to thank Paul in particular for coping with the challenging situation under pressure, the shentongroup engineers performed excellently and … Continued
Tues, July 22, 2014 – Electrical Supervisor, Electrical and Mechanical Contractors
Tues, July 22, 2014 – Electrical Supervisor, Electrical and Mechanical Contractors I would like to add that your engineer Steve was most helpful today, it,s nice to work with someone who is both professional, courteous & obliging.
Wed, November 23, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Contractor
Good to put a face to the name yesterday and well done on the successful commissioning of the CHP at *******************. Firstly, I want to say how excellent Sean your engineer was and the due-diligence and proactive approach really is a credit to your company and a breath of fresh air compared to how these … Continued
Wed, October 12, 2016 – Electrical Site Foreman, Building Services Company
May I take this opportunity to thank you and your site team for the excellent service you have provided over the past 3 months at the **********. Special praise needs to go to Tom & Stuart who have shown true dedication and professionalism in delivering a successful project which at times has been a challenge!! … Continued
Fri, January 04, 2013 – Business Critical Contracts Manager, FM Contractor
Fri, January 04, 2013 – Business Critical Contracts Manager, FM Contractor Hi Lucy. Just thought I would drop you an email to say a huge TA…….
Wed, February 4, 2015 – Senior Systems Technician, Defence Company
Wed, February 4, 2015 – Senior Systems Technician, Defence Company The project management of the replacement UPS at ***** was dealt with in a professional manner which included a site recce proving vital to the success of the end result…The services that shentongroup provide to this site is valued. To date, shentongroup have responded in a timely … Continued
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
Team Leader – IT Sector
Shenton are very reliable, we often see many different engineers with them being a much larger company, but they are all very friendly and professional, we are very confident in their support. The engineers representing their company are always highly professional, capable and a pleasure to be around. I have regular contact with Teri Phillimore … Continued
Tues, May 12, 2015 – Managing Director, Leading UK Data Centre
Tues, May 12, 2015 – Managing Director, Leading UK Data Centre Honestly it has been a pleasure working with Shenton. We have had several ‘bad ones’ in other contracts throughout our build but your guys have been on top form. We will be using you again for additional generator sets and maintenance in the future.
