All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2017 – Page 4
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Texaco Supreme launched with money off
Texaco Supreme was relaunched in the UK on March 6 with a "Save 10p per litre on Supreme Fuel" promotion across 100 sites in the North West.Running for six weeks to April 16, customers buying Supreme fuel receive 10 Star Rewards points per litre, equivalent to a 10ppl saving.The promotion ...
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King of the road
Aas the news broke that Rontec was extending its partnership with Morrisons with plans for a further 40 Morrisons Daily convenience stores across its network, I was in the hot seat literally in the back of the car with Rontec’s legendary chairman and chief executive, Gerald Ronson, on one of ...
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Wall’s new ices launch into snacking market
Unilever has launched a £7m Talking Ice Cream marketing campaign to promote its new Snacking range. The three products in the range Wall’s Solero Strawberry Smoothie, Feast Sandwich and Wall’s Duo carry rrps of 80p in a bid to tap into the under £1 on-the-go snacking opportunity.The three ...
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High Noon Stores’ Symonds Yat site snapped up by MFG
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has acquired a site from former Top 50 Indie High Noon Stores, which ceased trading in January.Symonds Yat Service Station in the Wye Valley, Gloucestershire, is on the busy northbound carriageway of the A40 near Whitchurch, and offers customers a Londis shop, a café and extensive ...
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Innovation is at the heart of this show
If you’re looking for something a little different, perhaps a local line or one with a real story behind it, then the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2017 is the place for you.Products on show include Clear Skin Herbal Tea from Cindy’s Tea Ltd which claims to be a great ...
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Nibbles now in handy on-the-go packs
Following the successful launch of McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles, which have achieved over £15m in retail sales since launch, two new handy packs are being introduced.Available from next month in Caramel and Milk Chocolate flavours, the new 37g packs have an rrp of 59p. The range will be supported by a ...
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Two new large tasty pastries from Ginsters
Ginsters is launching two new flavoured rolls. The Large Smokehouse Steak & Cheese Roll is made with British steak, West Country vintage Cheddar cheese, onion and a smoky barbecue seasoning, all wrapped in a light puff pastry. The Large BBQ Pulled Pork Roll is made with British pulled pork and ...
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Opportunities galore
The Forecourt Show once again returns to the NEC Birmingham later this month (April 24-26), running alongside the National Convenience Show and Farm Shop & Deli Show. This is an essential, must-attend event for anyone who is serious about petrol retailing as it gives visitors the chance to catch up ...
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Sentinel stands firm for Jet
Visitors to the show are invited to Stand T130 to find out about Jet’s latest developments, dealer package and network investment plans.Premium fuels will be a key focus for Jet at this year’s show, with its retail team sharing the success of Sentinel Diesel, the company’s most technologically advanced, high-performance ...
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Forecourt Eye roll-out for Sewell on the go
The Forecourt Eye system is helping Forecourt Trader of the Year 2016, Sewell on the go, to achieve a fuel-cost recovery rate of 89% from customers who claim to have no means of payment. Before introducing the paperless system, Sewell on the go which operates 12 service stations in ...
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Independents get two exclusive flavours
Two new flavours of Lucozade Energy are available exclusively to the wholesale channel.Blackcurrant Bliss and Pineapple Punch come in 380ml £1 price-marked packs.Brand owner Lucozade Ribena Suntory says they will give independents a point of difference from the multiples and are must-stocks for any retailer looking to boost sales ...
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Petrol use falls to lowest ever level on record
UK petrol consumption in January fell to its lowest level ever, government figures show. Statistics released by HM Revenue and Customs show that, in January, UK drivers got through 1,351m litres of petrol. That is marginally down on the previous January’s consumption of 1,365m litres, and 12.7% less than five ...
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EG opens two new sites
Top 50 Indie Euro Garages has opened two new-to-industry sites in Lancashire, with one featuring its first drive-thru KFC restaurant and Sainsbury’s Locals on both forecourts.The drive-thru restaurant is part of a £3.5m development by Euro Garages at Mill Farm in Wesham, which comprises a BP service station, and also ...
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Nexus in time for Easter
Out-of-home media owner, Admedia is launching its new large-format digital screen network Admedia Nexus across major UK motorway service areas.It has 16 full-motion D-48 screens, positioned to target millions of drivers using the motorways connecting the UK’s top 20 conurbations.Admedia said the Nexus screens provide an additional touchpoint, ...
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Duo with a wealth of retail experience
In 1974 Dermot Dowling had already ignited a passion for petrol retailing when he set up Petrocell Holdings. Forty-two years later and now into his 70s, Dermot no longer handles the day-to-day running of the company but, as chairman, remains an active force within the business. The engine of Petrocell ...
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Diesel dilemma
Diesel has grown to dominate the road fuels market in the UK, driven by government tax incentives for car drivers. In 2001, with the government seeking to reduce CO2 emissions, the greater efficiency of diesel engines compared with petrol made it the obvious choice, and tax rates were adjusted accordingly.The ...
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Rontec extends partnership with Morrisons Daily
Top 50 Indie Rontec is extending its partnership with Morrisons with plans for a further 40 c-stores across its sites, but Morrisons’ trial with a second Top 50 Indie, MFG, has been terminated.The new Morrisons Daily stores, which are due to open by the summer, are in addition to the ...
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Don’t be fooled by counterfeit lube
The Verification of Lubricants Specifications (VLS) was set up in 2013 to protect end users and safeguard against counterfeit lubricants. It recommends three simple steps to ensure it can maintain product quality when it comes to car lubricants: Consumers and traders should always ensure that they purchase lubricants from reputable ...
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PM hints at concessions for diesel vehicle owners
Prime Minister Theresa May has hinted that concessions may be made for diesel car owners after London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, confirmed proposals for new emission charges. There were also reports that the government will introduce similar schemes in other cities.She said: "Decisions will be taken when we produce that [air ...
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Cider is a really fruity proposition
After the post-Magners boom of the 2000s, cider has been having a tougher time lately and the category as a whole fell 2% in volume and 1% in value in the off trade last year, according to Nielsen.Any growth in cider is largely being driven by the rise of fruit-flavoured ...