All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2016 – Page 5
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NewsThames Oilport takes first delivery of diesel
Thames Oilport has taken receipt of a diesel shipment for the first time since the closure of the Coryton refinery. It is the first in a series of diesel shipments to be stored on site. Coryton had supplied 20% of London and the South East’s fuel but its owner Petroplus ...
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product news: Cheestrings unveils new film tie-up
Following its Star Wars partnership, Cheestrings is teaming up with Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War, which is in cinemas from 29th April. Launching this month, Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War character imagery is taking over the packaging of the core Cheestrings range while driving competition between Iron Man and Captain ...
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Horse safety campaign launched on forecourt
A campaign by The British Horse Society (BHS) asking drivers to slow down for horse and rider has been launched from the forecourt of Jet Cotgrave, Nottingham. As a continuation of the campaign, petrol pump advertising will be rolled out to 96 supermarket petrol forecourts across the UK, reaching a ...
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product news: Britvic names new charity partners
Britvic has announced that The Wildlife Trusts and Sported will be its new long-term community partners. Britvic said they had been chosen by Britvic its sustainable business people and planet-focused strategy. In particular, the strategy’s priorities around promoting active lifestyles, protecting the environment and supporting local communities. Each charity will ...
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New car sales break record
The UK’s new car market grew by 5.3% in March, making it the biggest ever month since the six monthly plate change began in 1999, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 518,707 new cars were registered in March, which is ...
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BOC to provide infrastructure for hydrogen refuelling stations
BOC, the UK’s largest supplier of industrial gases, has signed a deal to provide infrastructure for ITM Power’s new hydrogen refuelling stations for passenger cars. BOC, a member of The Linde Group, will use its specialist market knowledge to source and install the most appropriate technology including hydrogen compressors and ...
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ACS welcomes energy market proposals
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed proposals to end rollover contracts in the energy market and ensure that small businesses are provided with competitive quotes for their gas and electricity. It was responding to the Competition and Market Authority’s consultation on its energy market investigation. The investigation, which ...
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Petrol station owner fined more than £4,000
A petrol station owner has been fined more than £4,000 after he was prosecuted by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Sultan Hayat, the owner of Bexhill Service Station, Barnhorn Road, Bexhill, pleaded guilty at Eastbourne Magistrates Court on Friday 1 April to two offences of failing to comply with ...
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UB’s teacake treats
United Biscuits is expanding into the cake aisle with the launch of McVitie’s Teacakes in two flavours Digestives Caramel and Milk Chocolate Hobnobs combined with soft marshmallow, layered with chocolate and topped with caramel-layered pieces of oaty-biscuit crumb for a sweet teatime treat. Karyn Bryant, senior brand manager ...
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Stick with it
Pity the ice cream manufacturers. There’s no doubt the product is popular Mintel reports that it’s eaten by eight out of 10 adults but not that often, with only 18% of users eating a handheld ice cream at least once a week. Obviously, if we have a good summer, consumption ...
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Shop Talk with Tracy West
Forecourt flowers have long been the butt of many a joke, but it would seem things are changing, as one forecourt retailer in Essex sold an astonishing £18,500-worth of plants and flowers across Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day this year. Janu Patel, who owns the Jet New North Road site ...
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Rontec sells three sites to Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s is planning to open three new Sainsbury’s Local convenience stores and petrol stations, after it acquired the sites from Top 50 Indie Rontec. Rontec will act as Sainsbury’’s development partner, and all three schemes have been granted planning permission. The new convenience stores and petrol stations will be located ...
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The MIDAS touch
Berrys reports that recent occurrences of UK forecourt misfuels/crossovers have led to a noticeable increase in enquiries for its MIDAS misfuel prevention system.The MIDAS valve is designed to prevent such incidents and avoid the costly consequences.Whether it’s diesel in the petrol tank or vice versa, it can be some time, ...
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When staff are a liability
In the recent case of Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarkets plc, the Supreme Court ruled that WM Morrison was vicariously liable, as an employer, for an unprovoked attack carried out by one of its forecourt staff on a customer. This case raises important points and considerations for all petrol filling ...
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King of the road
This month sees the launch of the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards 2016. Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, the awards have long been established as the showcase for the petrol retailing industry recognising and rewarding those businesses at the leading edge of their profession that continue to thrive ...
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It’s mojito time
7UP is adding excitement to the sugar-free fruit carbonates category with the launch of 7UP Free Mojito. Aimed at grown-up taste buds, the drink taps into growing consumer interest in cocktail flavours by combining the mintiness of the classic mojito with the citrus zest of 7UP. Launched in France in ...
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Healthy, protein-packed ready meals for men
With men such important customers in forecourts, retailers need to be aware of the latest launch from Kerry Foods a range of frozen ready meals under the Men’s Health brand. Launching this month, the healthy, high-protein range is designed to appeal to "fitness orientated and nutritionally engaged men".Staying true ...
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PRA hails victory over rates
"A potential lifeline for small independent petrol filling stations" is the way the PRA has described the concessionary rates relief scheme announced by the Chancellor in his 2016 Budget. The PRA said small petrol filling stations (PFS) have been under intense pressure. A study it carried out with Experian Catalist ...
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Gulf Oil in link-up with Man United
Gulf Oil International has agreed a long-term partnership with Manchester United. The deal makes Gulf Manchester United’s global lubricant and fuel retail partner.The partnership was launched in Manchester, with Gulf Oil vice president international Frank Rutten joining Manchester United’s commercial director, Jamie Reigle, together with a number of first team ...
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Top gear
Fraser’s Budgens of Marlborough took the top prize for Best Car Care and Lubricants outlet (sponsored by Convenience Distribution Group CDG) at last year’s Forecourt Trader of the Year awards and it’s easy to see why. The category merits a prime position in the forecourt’s shop opposite the tills so ...