All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2019
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NewsExxon Mobil commits to expansion of Fawley refinery
ExxonMobil has committed to plans to expand its Fawley refinery near Southampton to increase production of ultra-low sulfur diesel by almost 45%, or 38,000 barrels per day, along with logistics improvements. “ExxonMobil continues to invest in the Fawley refinery and chemical plant, Britain’s largest integrated facility,” said Bryan Milton, president ...
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NewsTaxi smashes into Kay Group Spar store in Burnley
Staff and customers had a lucky escape at The Kay Group’s Spar store at Kitchen’s Garage in Trafalgar Street, Burnley, when a taxi smashed through the window and finally stopped in the middle of the building. The incident occurred at 11pm on Saturday May 20. A police spokesman said: “No ...
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NewsCertas Energy opens bunker refuelling site in Scotland
Certas Energy has opened a new bunker refuelling site at the ‘fechan Truckstop (Eardley International) in Scotland. The site, which is located at Junction 19 of the A74(M) motorway at Ecclefechan, features a high-speed refuelling system, which dispenses fuel at up to 120 litres per minute, and enables up to ...
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Porridge oats company reveals new look for brand
Porridge oats company Stoats has revealed a new look for the brand, including a revamp of its packaging, which is now 100% recyclable or compostable. It is using Natureflex compostable film for its porridge bars and compostable PLA lining in its porridge pots. In addition to the new packaging, Stoats ...
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Campo Viejo wine brand launches its first rosé
Spanish wine brand Campo Viejo is launching its first rosé. Chris Shead, off-trade channel director for Pernod Ricard UK, commented: “We’re very excited for this launch as it opens up an already strong brand to a new audience. Campo Viejo is the biggest Spanish brand on the market, accounting for ...
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NewsHave your say on nominations for Special Recognition Award
As this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards get under way, we are seeking nominations for our ‘Special Recognition’ award, which is run in conjunction with the Awards’ principal sponsor, Essar Oil (UK) Ltd, and is voted for by the readers of Forecourt Trader. The category aims to highlight the person/people who ...
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NewsBiopac introduces art on compostable cups
Biopac UK, a supplier of environmentally responsible foodservice disposables, has released a range of commercially compostable art series cups featuring designs from 12 UK artists. The new and products have been made possible by joining forces with Australian based sustainable packaging company BioPak. This partnership will see Biopac integrate with ...
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NewsMetro Analytic Retail Solution wins Queen’s Award
The new Metro Analytic Retail Solution (MARS), developed by Metro Security (GB) to help forecourt site operators and other high street retailers, has won a 2019 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. The MARS system combines loss prevention to combat shrinkage issues, while simultaneously providing forecourt service station ...
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Seabrook Crisps renews deal with Alton Towers
Seabrook Crisps has agreed a deal to continue as the category exclusive partner with Alton Towers Resort in 2019. Launching in April and running through to September, retailers will benefit from the on-pack promotion, set to run across all Crinkle Cut Multipacks, 80g PMPs and 31.8g bags, offering shoppers two ...
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Nestlé introduces boxed chocolate version of Aero
Nestlé is introducing Aero Bliss, a new premium boxed chocolate version of Aero, which is available across the market in two variants: Milk Chocolate and a Mixed Selection which includes milk chocolate, salted caramel and praline flavours. Aero Bliss offers a selection of individually wrapped, smooth milk chocolates filled with ...
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NewsGoogle Maps adds real-time EV charger availability
Google Maps has added a facility in the UK and US to help electric vehicle (EV) drivers to find available chargers for their cars. The facility provides information on real-time availability of charging ports from networks including Chargemaster, EVgo, SemaConnect and soon, Chargepoint. Information provided includes how many ports are ...
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Unilever adds range of Asian inspired rice noodle pots
Unilever is launching a range of Asian inspired rice noodle pots under the Pot Noodle parent brand. Asian Street Style comes in four varients: Thai Red Curry, Malaysian Laksa, Japanese Miso Noodle Soup and Vietnamese Beef Pho. Lena Portchmouth, brand leader for mini meals, Unilever UKI, commented: “Hectic lifestyles mean ...
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NewsACS urges retailers to report crime after police report fall
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to new figures from the Office for National Statistics’ annual Crime Survey for England and Wales, reiterating calls on retailers to report incidents of shop theft when they occur. According to the ONS survey, which covers the whole of retail, the number ...
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Britvic brings back Fido Dido to drive 7UP Free sales
7UP is reuniting with Fido Dido to celebrate the beverage and encourage people to slow down and appreciate the little things in life. Fido Dido will appear across 7UP Free limited-edition packs from April in an effort to drive visibility on shelf and to introduce the character and his mentality ...
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NewsLondis plans a year of activity as it celebrates turning 60
Londis is 60 years old and “stronger than ever” following three record-breaking years of sales growth and recruitment, according to Martin Swadling, Londis brand director, as he revealed a host of consumer and retailer initiatives for 2019 to celebrate the milestone anniversary. He said 1,160 retailers had joined the brand ...
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NewsPRA welcomes CMA decision to block supermarket merger
Good news today for the independent forecourt sector as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed its blocking of the merger between supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Asda, after finding it would lead to increased prices at many petrol stations across the UK. PRA chairman Brian Madderson had warned last month ...
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NewsGuidance offered on track and trace tobacco regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores and Bestway Wholesale are both offering guidance to retailers on the new tobacco track and trace regulations which will come into operation on May 20. The regulations require retailers to have an Economic Operator Identifier Code (registered to their business) and a Facility Identifier Code ...
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NewsEG Group plans major expansion of site at Montrose
Euro Garages parent EG Group is planning a major expansion of a site at Montrose in Scotland after having an offer to buy the site accepted. George and Derek Mitchell have accepted an offer from EG Group for the purchase of their Ford dealership in Montrose and neighbouring petrol station. ...
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NewsBirmingham service station put up for sale
Shireland Road Service Station in Smethwick, north west of Birmingham city centre, has been brought to the market by business property adviser Christie & Co. Occupying a corner plot on a busy road in a densely populated residential area, the Jet-branded service station comprises a canopy covered forecourt with four ...
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NewsPolice officers recover ATM stolen in Northern Ireland
An ATM machine has been recovered by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland after it was found outside Omagh. Speaking on Tuesday April 23, detective inspector Trevor Stevenson said: “We received a report yesterday evening, around 6:20pm, that an ATM machine had been located by a member of ...