All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2020 – Page 7
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NewsMurder victim found fatally wounded on Coventry forecourt
West Midlands Police have named a teenage murder victim, who was found fatally wounded on a forecourt, as his family appealed for anyone with information to contact detectives.Pavandeep Daudher, aged 19, from the Holbrooks area of Coventry, was found with a stab wound to his leg at the BP petrol ...
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Graze launches its first PMP range in convenience sector
Unilever’s healthy snacking brand Graze is launching its first priced-marked pack (PMP) range in the convenience and wholesale sectors.The line-up comprises the brand’s best-selling sweet and savoury punnet products, including Lively Lemon flapjack, Cocoa Vanilla flapjack, Smoky Barbecue Crunch and new Salt & Vinegar Crunch.The PMP packs have been designed ...
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NewsMadderson urges Chancellor to give dealers three months credit
PRA chairman Brian Madderson has written to the Chancellor Richi Sunak urging him to introduce an emergency three-month credit line for fuel retailers and warning many will be forced to close without it. He added that the news of major oil producers planning to cut their output will quickly impact ...
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Drinkable yogurt brand YOP revamps design
Drinkable yogurt brand YOP has unveiled a new design across its portfolio, as well as new formats and flavours.The 500g bottle format, which currently includes Strawberry and Raspberry, will be joined by the new 180g size in four packs. The additional sizes tap into new usage occasions for the brand ...
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NewsCoronavirus lockdown sparks big reduction in forecourt crime
The British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) has recorded a significant reduction in forecourt crime reports during the first full weekend of the coronavirus lockdown.The news comes as BOSS releases the results of the latest Forecourt Crime Index covering the final quarter (Q4) of 2019 which reported that forecourt crime continued ...
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NewsAPG Cash Drawer launches plastic screen to protect till area
Newhaven-based APG Cash Drawer, a global manufacturer of cash management solutions, has launched the Guardian Countertop Shield for convenience, petrol forecourts, supermarkets, pharmacy and doctors surgeries.The Guardian Countertop Shield is designed to help reduce the spread of contagious, airborne germs commonly caused by coughing or sneezing.“During these uncertain times, the ...
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Camelot congratulates retailers on passing proof of age test
Camelot has congratulated its retailers for the third year in a row after final results for 2019 show that 91% of National Lottery retailers correctly asked for ID as proof of age on the first visit.The high pass rate has now been maintained for three straight years, and betters 2016’s ...
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Lucozade Energy adds Citrus Chill to flavours range
Lucozade Energy is introducing Lucozade Energy Citrus Chill to its £66.8m flavours range in 380ml price-marked and standard packs.Zoe Trimble, head of marketing for Lucozade at Lucozade Ribena Suntory, said: “We know new Lucozade Energy flavours drive real excitement with consumers looking for new tastes from a brand they trust.“The ...
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NewsACS lists financial support available for retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has collated the business rates and cash grant support measures that have been made available for retailers in England, Scotland and Wales in response to the coronavirus outbreak.In England the funding that has been made available is: Small Business Grant Fund - £10,000 one-off ...
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NewsPenny Petroleum adds to estate with Northumberland acquisition
One of the leading Top 50 Indies, Penny Petroleum, has added to its estate with the acquisition of Stannington Service Station in Morpeth, Northumberland.The deal was arranged by Christie & Co, which acted for its retained client Penny Petroleum, and follows another smaller acquisition of Gillens Filling Station in Hartlepool ...
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NewsRAC records largest monthly fall in petrol prices for 12 years
Average UK petrol prices fell by their largest margin in 12 years in March, triggered by a collapse in the world oil price, new RAC Fuel Watch data shows. The price of a barrel of crude oil began the month at more than $50, but by the end of March ...
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JTI introduces 3-in-1 rolling tobacco Holborn Yellow variant
JTI has launched a new 3-in-1 rolling tobacco variant into the Holborn Yellow brand family.For the first time, the pouch will include tobacco, papers and filters all in one place, with 30g of tobacco, 100 papers, and 77 filter tips.Ross Hennessy, sales vice president at JTI UK, said: “We’re excited ...
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News“Heavy-handed” officials try to stop c-stores selling Easter eggs
Convenience stores selling Easter eggs are facing interference from “heavy-handed” officials trying to restrict the range of goods they can sell under coronavirus curbs, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).Some stores have been told by police and local council officials that the chocolate eggs are considered non-essential goods.ACS ...
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NewsPRA warns filling stations may be forced to close as sales dry up
Petrol filling stations could be forced to close because the financial pressures caused by coronavirus will render them unviable, the PRA has warned. The warning came as figures released by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) showed a massive fall in retail fuel sales. A survey covering ...
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NewsBP pledges no redundancies for three months due to coronavirus
BP has made a commitment not to make any staff redundant in the next three months as a part of the cost-cutting measures it is implementing to deal with the coronavirus.In a statement about the actions it is taking to deal with the situation it said: “Job security is a ...
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NewsLowCVP highlights tax benefits of zero-emission company cars
New car tax regulations coming into effect this week will make zero-emission and some ultra-low emission company cars far more attractive, according to the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP).From 6 April drivers of zero-emissions models will now pay no benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax whatsoever, down from 16% currently. On smaller electric ...
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NewsBroxbourne Service Station lease sold after retirement of owners
The lease of Broxbourne Service Station in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, has been sold in a deal handled by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co.Comprising a service station and convenience store, the business is in a residential area off the busy on the High Road Wormley A117, between Chestnut and Broxbourne, ...
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NewsNew £45 limit on contactless payments introduced
From today (1 April) the contactless card payment limit in shops is increasing to £45 as part of measures to combat the spread of coronavirus.Shoppers will now be able to make contactless card payments of up to £45 per transaction, an increase of £15 from the previous £30 limit, which ...
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NewsExtra MSA opens £64m Leeds Skelton Lake Services on M1
Extra MSA has opened its £64m Leeds Skelton Lake Services at Junction 45 on the M1, two miles east of Leeds City Centre.However, due to the coronavirus regulations, it will be opening on a phased basis. Currently the Texaco-branded petrol filling station, run under contract by Top 50 Indie Jos ...