All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2019 – Page 2
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NewsAlfa Power introduces DC wallbox electric charger
Alfa Power says it is the first CPO (Charge Point Operator) to adapt and introduce DC wallbox technology to the public market. The DC technology enables many cars to charge at a rate of 25kW, much higher than can be achieved using AC chargers. Alfa Power also claims the equipment ...
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NewsGarner Group reopens site after major redevelopment
Former Forecourt Trader of the Year the Garner Group has officially reopened a site in Hampshire after a major redevelopment. Woolmer Service Station underwent a complete transformation during which the site in Bordon, Hampshire, was demolished and re-built. The petrol station and forecourt were originally built in 1984 but in ...
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NewsGovernment commission calls for ban on diesel lorries by 2040
Ministers should ban the sale of new diesel HGV lorries by no later than 2040, according to a report by the government’s National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). The report, Better Delivery: the challenge for freight, highlights the need for the government to prepare detailed assessments of the infrastructure needed to enable ...
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Cadbury Heroes boosted with new look and two ’favourite’ additions
Two consumer favourites have been added to the Cadbury Heroes mix this month, as well as a fresh new look, as a boost to the sharing chocolate brand. New additions Dinky Decker and Crunchie Bits will join the existing range, which includes Twirl, Wispa, Eclair, Fudge, Caramel, Cadbury Dairy ...
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Gulf to roll out new look later this summer
Gulf Retail has freshened its forecourt image as part of a major investment programme to strengthen and grow its dealer network. The modern new look will start to roll out later this summer and comes on the back of its recently launched Oomph loyalty platform.The re-brand has been undertaken in ...
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Penny Petroleum to move eight more stores to Spar
Top 50 Indie Penny Petroleum has signed a deal to move a further eight of its Scottish convenience stores to Spar.With a total of 52 forecourts around the UK, Penny Petroleum currently number six in the latest Top 50 Indies listing has had two sites with Spar stores ...
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Shell sites give discount to First Utility customers
Shell’s network of service stations is to offer discounts to customers of its electricity provider First Utility, which it has rebranded as Shell Energy.The brand change comes a year after Shell acquired First Utility, one of the largest challenger energy suppliers in Great Britain.Shell Energy customers will receive a 3% ...
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GeniePoint in rapid EV charge deal with Morrisons
ChargePoint Services, owner and operator of the GeniePoint Network, has announced a green transport energy roll-out plan with Morrisons to provide rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging across its sites, nationwide.Morrisons will provide its customers with 50-100kW highest-specification rapid chargers, enabling customers to shop in-store while their EV refuels in around ...
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Gridserve has announced plans to build a UK-wide network of more than 100 Electric Forecourts designed specifically for the needs of electric vehicle (EV) drivers, delivering convenient, ultra-fast, low-cost charging for all types of EVs. Gridserve’s £1bn programme involves the company building new solar farms to supply the forecourts, and ...
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BP’s ultra-rapid offer
BP is preparing to offer dealers the opportunity to introduce 150kW ultra-rapid charging on their forecourts.The new BP Chargemaster 150kW installations optimise electric vehicle (EV) performance by providing as many as 100 miles worth of charge in 10 minutes, much faster than the current standard of 50kW charge points.Howard Nunn, ...
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TG signs with Valero for Texaco across its 21 sites
TG Convenience Stores wholly owned by SGN Ltd, a recent new entry to Forecourt Trader’s Top 50 Indies is to use the Texaco brand for 21 of its service stations, following an agreement between Valero and TG Convenience Store’s CEO Graham Peacock. The agreement marks an extension of ...
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NewsDiploma in Convenience Retailing offered by university
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has announced a new partnership with the University of Surrey’s Department of Marketing and Retail Management to offer the first Diploma in Convenience Retailing. The programme is aimed at anyone looking to develop their expertise in convenience retailing, whether it be area managers in ...
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Peppersmith brings out plastic-free packaging
Vegan-friendly mint and chewing gum brand Peppersmith unveiling newly rebranded plastic free packaging in mid-May across all products for a fresh contemporary look. It has been re-engineered to no longer require a plastic wrapper. Instead it uses a new perforated tamper proof tab on their FSC accredited fully recyclable card ...
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Country Choice extends range of branded sweet treats
Country Choice has extended its range of branded sweet treats with three additions, an Oreo muffin and two Cadbury cookies. The Oreo muffin is supplied frozen, ready to thaw in two to three hours. The 110g treat has a rich chocolate sponge filled with a vanilla flavoured crème, topped with ...
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NewsATM raiders strike in Northern Ireland for ninth time this year
An ATM machine was stolen from premises in the Market Square area of Bushmills in the early hours of Tuesday 16 April, in the ninth such raid in Northern Ireland this year. A low loader was used to transport a digger to the site, and this was then used to ...
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Mentos launches Chewy & Fresh mints
Mentos is launching a range of chewy mints this May – Chewy & Fresh – ahead of the summer refreshment sales spike. Brand owner Perfetti van Melle (PVM) is aiming the range for the on-the-go consumer, and is packaging it in a resealable bottle. Differing from the traditional Mentos mints, ...
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NewsThree tobacco gantries removed after prosecutions
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has removed its tobacco gantries from three retailers prosecuted for sales of illegal tobacco. This brings the total number of gantries removed by JTI to 38. The owner of Save & Smile in Epsom was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £2,160 following a seizure ...
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Vimto adds to revitalised range of lollipops
Soft drink brand Vimto has collaborated with confectionery distributor IB Group to launch Vimto Remix Sodapops.The new lollipop is the tropical Vimto Remix Mango, Strawberry and Pineapple flavour from Vimto’s Remix range.The Remix Sodapops are suitable for vegetarians, contain real fruit juice and are made with natural colours.The launch comes ...
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Walkers introduces taste pledge across ‘Better For You’ ranges
Walkers has launched its first taste guarantee promotion across its ‘Better For You’ ranges, to help retailers drive sales and tackle the misconceptions regarding taste in the segment. The ‘Better For You’ portfolio covers a range of PepsiCo products including reduced fat, wholegrain and corn snacks. The ‘Taste Us. Love ...