All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2018 – Page 5
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Getting engaged
The alcohol market is arguably undergoing one of the most innovative and interesting times in its history with both big brands and smaller local producers bringing out new products at a rate of knots; and categories fragmenting into myriad niches that allow consumers to make new discoveries. An over-arching trend ...
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Dynamic retailers invest in growth
Just as the ink was drying on this year’s Top 50 Indies report, the sector demonstrated how dynamic it is when the number two ranked MFG agreed a deal to take over its bigger rival MRH, which was occupying the number one spot. The deal will create a company with ...
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Two shootings within two days on forecourts
There were two shootings within 48 hours on English forecourts last week.Early on Monday April 9 a man was shot dead by police on an MRH Esso forecourt in East London. He was said to be making threats in the Collier Row area of Romford.The following day gunshots were fired ...
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Orbis Tech links with Cybera for enhanced offer
Pos and back-office solutions provider Orbis Tech has joined with US company Cybera to enhance security and simplify solutions for retailers at remote locations. "Our businesses are aligned in providing secure, simplified solutions in what is an increasingly complex environment," said Orbis Tech CEO, Jorundur Jorundsson. He added that the ...
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Seventy years of flavour from Walkers crisps
Walkers is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a limited-edition launch to thank the public for its support. The six flavours inspired by the nation’s favourite tastes over the decades are: Coronation Chicken (1950s), Roast Lamb & Mint (1960s), Cheese Fondue (1970s), Chicken Tikka Masala (1980s), BBQ Rib (1990s) and Sweet ...
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Money Talk: High Street in crisis? What does it means for forecourts?
It seems that you can’t listen to a news bulletin at the moment without hearing about yet another High Street retailer or restaurant chain either closing completely or undertaking some form of re-structuring which inevitably involves closing a significant number of outlets and losing hundreds or thousands of jobs. Some ...
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Tracy West: retail commentator
Retail experts often talk about shoppers being on ’auto pilot’ when they enter a store. They’re so familiar with a shop that, because they know exactly what they want, they know exactly where to find it. This really hit home to me recently when an elderly friend, who had become ...
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Rapid chargers unveiled at two EG Scottish sites
eVolt UK, the nationwide supplier of electrical vehicle (EV) charging points, has installed the latest versions of its new rapid charging units at two Euro Garages sites in Scotland.The eVolt Raption 50kW Rapid Chargers are capable of charging two vehicles simultaneously at full power in around 30 minutes.Adam Patel, assistant ...
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Service Centre: Jac Roper on gas supplies, epos problems and staff safety
It’s Catch 22 This was a tricky one. Ismail Bhattay, rang from his Uplands site in Birmingham to say that he had had no gas for nearly three weeks and his supply agreement with Flogas prevented him from obtaining supplies elsewhere. He said he understood that rural areas had to ...
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Toffees cash in on salted caramel trend
Walker’s Nonsuch is launching a new Salted Caramel twist-wrapped toffee. It’s made with whole milk and butter, a natural caramel flavour and Anglesey Sea Salt. All Walker’s Toffees are free from artificial colours, preservatives and gluten. The 150g bags have an rrp of £1.50. 01782 321525 www.walkers-nonsuch.co.uk
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Darren Briggs to open his fifth forecourt store
Award-winning forecourt retailer Darren Briggs is extending his estate with the planned opening of his latest Best-one forecourt store in Stoke. This will bring the number of stores operated by his Ascona Retail Group to five. Following on from the launch of his Hinton forecourt in October (formerly a Spar) ...
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in brief
applegreen growthApplegreen grew its overall estate by 99 sites to 342 sites in the year to December 31, 2017, and added 77 new food outlets over the same period, its annual results show.The company reported revenue up 21% on the previous year to 1,428.1m, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 24% ...
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City renews deal with BP to maintain sites
City Facilities Management has been awarded a new five-year contract with BP, to provide facilities management (FM) services across its entire UK retail estate. The contract will see City continue its long-term partnership with BP, to provide building fabric, electrical and refrigeration maintenance services across more than 300 sites. City’s ...
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Analysis
Merril Boulton: editor
Good to see hydrogen getting a bit of media coverage as a worthy contender for powering vehicles in the future. There has been such a powerful onslaught from those pushing the electric agenda that anyone would think the future of fuels has been decided, despite the many challenges and limitations ...
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Kevin Eastwood: BOSS - executive director
Last month BOSS was able to report that crime on Britain’s retail forecourts fell by 12.2% during the final quarter of 2017. Despite this success, crime on forecourts remains at an unacceptable level. BOSS is already returning £1m a year to forecourt retailers and this figure is likely to rise ...
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Boots debuts on the motorway network
Roadchef has officially opened its newly refurbished and extended Strensham South site, at junction 8 of the M5, which includes the only Boots on the motorway network. Motorists stopping at Strensham South will now find a new Spar store that includes a Dolcetti ice cream counter, Dots Original Donuts and ...
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National Grid wants earlier petrol and diesel ban
MPs have been told that National Grid would support bringing forward the date when sales of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned to 2030.Graeme Cooper, director for electric vehicles at National Grid, said the network would have the required capacity if the target date of 2040 was brought ...
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NewsShop Doctor: In the surgery this month - Ellesmere Port Service Station, Jacks Wood Avenue, Ellesmere Port
LOCATION: This is a new-build site in a major development area of Ellesmere Port. Close to the M53, it will serve all the new houses being built as well as lots of local businesses. There were three-way traffic lights outside the site, meaning access took a little longer than usual. ...
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Opt for a PayPoint ATM and earn regular cashback
PayPoint has extended its ATM cashback offer to all retailers who switch to a PayPoint ATM. The offer gives retailers the chance to earn £300 cashback a year for up to five years (totalling £1,500) when they take a PayPoint ATM. PayPoint’s ATMs are now in over 4,000 stores across ...
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New Oasis drink offers consumers an aqua shock
The latest addition to the Oasis range offers consumers a hot or cold hydration experience without the calories or added sugar. Using natural flavours, Oasis Aquashock Spicy Raspberry is flavoured with fiery chilli, whereas the Chilled Cherry variant contains cooling, tangy lime, making them set to appeal to consumers who ...