All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2018 – Page 2
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NewsThieves steal cash machine from forecourt in Northern Ireland
A cash machine and safe have been stolen from a service station in Co Down, Northern Ireland The raid occurred at the Donard View filling station on the Crossgar Road near Ballynahinch in the early hours of Tuesday April 24 morning. Police said a “substantial” amount of money was stolen. ...
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NewsPetrol car sales overtake diesel in EU for the first time
For the first year since monitoring started, petrol cars became the most sold vehicles in the EU in 2017, constituting almost 53 % of sales, according to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Diesel cars made up 45 % of the new registrations. Compared to 2016, the ...
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NewsPRA welcomes investigation into hand car wash services
The PRA has welcomed news that MPs are to investigate the growth of hand car-wash services in the UK, following concerns they are damaging the environment and exploiting workers. The Environmental Audit Select Committee has launched an inquiry seeking written evidence ahead of a one-off evidence session examining hand car ...
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NewsTwo petrol filling stations sold by Christie & Co
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed the sale of two petrol filling stations located in the North West of England, Rossendale Service Station and Newland Garage. Rossendale Service Station, a high-turnover Shell-branded filling station situated between the towns of Rossendale and Waterfoot in Lancashire, has been acquired ...
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NewsCo-op’s acquisition of Nisa clears competition hurdle
Co-op and Nisa have welcomed the decision of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to approve the Co-op’s acquisition of Nisa Retail Limited. The transaction remains subject to Court sanction of the Scheme on 4 May. Nisa members voted in favour of the proposal in November 2017 and the deal ...
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NewsVolvo Cars aims for 50% fully electric sales by 2025
Volvo Cars has set a target for fully electric cars to make up 50% of its sales by 2025, the company announced at the Beijing Auto Show. This builds on Volvo Cars’ 2017 announcement that all new models released from 2019 will be available as either a mild hybrid, plug-in ...
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NewsMcKie moves on after 13 years heading Welcome Break
Motorway Services operator Welcome Break will be getting a new CEO after Rod McKie announced he was stepping down from the role at the end of May. He will take up a new position as worldwide chief executive officer of restaurant group Sticks ’n’ Sushi in July, while retaining a ...
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NewsMost fleet operators lack policy on AFVs, claims new research
The majority of businesses (75%) do not have a clear policy on alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), according to new data from Allstar Business Solutions, part of fuel card provider Fleetcor UK. The company’s latest research also shows that despite 27% of large corporate organisations reporting that they plan to add ...
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NewsMPs launch inquiry into hand car washing - deadline May 18
An inquiry into hand car washes has been launched by the Environmental Audit Committee to examine how hand car washes are regulated and what steps the Government might take to ensure hand car washes are operated sustainably. The inquiry will seek to establish how many hand car washes are currently ...
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NewsBig spend on car wash technology boosts sales for Touts
Installing the latest car wash access control system from PSD Codax has paid dividends for former Forecourt Trader of the Year, Touts Ltd, according to the company’s operations manager Darren Hamilton. He revealed that following a significant upgrade to the washing equipment at its Nailsea site last year – which ...
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product news: Lucozade Sport unveils on-pack promotion
Lucozade Sport has unveiled an on-pack competition aiming to drive additional sales for retailers this summer. Available on all major SKUs from the 23 April, the limited-edition packs offer consumers the chance to win 20,000 prizes from Fitbits to holidays for two. The on-pack activity will be supported by a ...
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product news: Marmite launches low salt variant
Marmite is launching a new 25% reduced salt variant. Designed to appeal to the growing number of consumers seeking a low-sodium diet, the new addition will benefit from a £3m multimedia spend as part of the ongoing Marmite Gene Campaign. Rolling out nationwide, new Reduced Salt Marmite is available in ...
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product news: Heineken invites football fans to share the drama
Heineken is launching 440ml cans for the first time, with the support of a £3m integrated campaign in the run-up to the Uefa Champions League final on the 26 May. Kicking off with a UEFA Champions League promotion, Heineken will be inviting consumers to “Share the Drama” with special UCL ...
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product news: Nature Valley signs tennis deal
General Mills snack bar brand Nature Valley has agreed an extended three-year partnership with the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) to become the new title sponsor for its ATP and WTA tournaments at Nottingham, Birmingham and Eastbourne. For the next three years, these grass court tournaments leading up to Wimbledon will ...
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product news: Mars Wrigley Confectionery gears up for World Cup
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK is launching The Sweetstake, an on-pack promotion offering consumers the chance to win millions of prizes including free products and cash. An adaption of the traditional of sweepstake, the promotion will run across 11 brands in singles, multipack and pouch packs. There will be 100 million ...
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NewsHydrogen combustion powered truck to be demonstrated in UK
A truck with a combustion engine powered by hydrogen fuel will take to the roads later this year. Developed by hydrogen fuel pioneer ULEMCo, the converted Volvo FH16 vehicle will use what is believed to be the first ‘zero emission’ combustion engine anywhere in the world. The 100% hydrogen combustion ...
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product news: Quaker introduces mix and match campaign
Following the success of the overnight oats on-pack promotion for Quaker Oats last summer, the brand is launching a new ‘mix and match’ campaign.It will offer shoppers the chance to choose the colour and design of their own, free, mason jar when purchasing packs of 1kg Traditional or Jumbo Quaker ...
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product news: Unilever launches Prep Co snack brand
Unilever is aiming to shake up the snacking category with the launch of a new brand, Prep Co.Backed by a £1m multimedia campaign, the new product is an addition to the instant pot snack aisle that is made with natural ingredients and provides one of the recommended ‘five a day’.Unilever ...
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NewsRapid charging company Engenie receives investment boost
Engenie, a London-based company specialising in electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging, has received a substantial capital investment from Investec, which the company says will enable it to reach its network target of 1,500 rapid chargers across the UK. According to Engenie, its technology can charge a car in less than ...
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NewsValero completes puchase of terminal in Belfast from DCC
Valero Logistics UK, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, has completed the purchase of DCC Energy’s fuel storage terminal in Belfast. With the purchase of DCC’s terminal, Valero will now have equity storage in Belfast, a platform from which the company can strengthen its supply position in Northern Ireland. Mike ...