All Forecourt Trader articles in August 2016 – Page 3
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NewsPSNI "gives green light" to forecourt crime
There has been a storm of criticism for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) after it told petrol station owners they would be responsible for tracing drivers who do not pay. Letters were sent to petrol stations in two districts – Lisburn and Castlereagh, and Ards and North ...
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product news: Rubicon gears up for Diwali
AG Barr is encouraging retailers to make the most of the Diwali opportunity by stocking up on special celebration packs of Rubicon. Rubicon’s popular Mango and Guava flavours are available in both plain and 1 litre £1.29/2 for £2 price-marked celebration packs, with Passionfruit available in a £1.39 special price ...
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Lorry drivers seeking healthy food
Roadside service stations are failing to meet demand from lorry drivers for healthy foods, according to research by the RAC. Finding a healthy snack while out on the UK’s road network every day is seen as one of the biggest frustrations facing commercial drivers, with 41% of firms saying lorry ...
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product news: Saxon extends partnership with Slime
Automotive brand distributor Saxon has strengthened its partnership with tyre repair products company Slime. Neil Haines, CEO at Saxon, said, “We have been distributing a selection of Slime products for some time now and we are delighted with the positive reaction and consumer demand for these class-leading solutions. We are ...
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Roadchef opens fourth Spar store
Roadchef has opened a new Spar store at its Tibshelf motorway services area (MSA) on the M1 between junctions 28 and 29, following an investment of £800,000. The addition of a Spar to the Tibshelf MSA follows openings at the company’s Sedgemoor, Northampton and Strensham sites in recent months. The ...
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product news: Imperial Tobacco releases video guide
As part of its Partnering for Success initiative, Imperial Tobacco has released a new video offering guidance to the independent trade around the EUTPD II (EU Tobacco Products Directive II) and standardised packaging legislation, and the need for competitive pricing. Retailers are able to view the video on its trade ...
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product news: Tic Tac invests in rebrand
Tic Tac is set to benefit from an above-the-line campaign spanning TV and VOD, as part of Ferrero’s continued brand support. The major investment will support a rebrand campaign, including new packaging across all formats and flavours from January. In addition, Tic Tac will introduce two new products next month; ...
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product news: Ribena launches Minis
Ribena is launching Ribena Minis, a new range which contains real fruit juice and no added sugar. Ribena Minis are available in Blackcurrant, Orange and Apple & Mango flavours and feature a resealable bottle with a ‘Less Spill, Less Mess’ cap, which is exclusive to the category and Lucozade Ribena ...
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NewsPRA detects new pragmatic approach to E10
PRA chairman Brian Madderson believes the government is taking a more “realistic” and “pragmatic” approach to the introduction of E10 fuel, following a meeting with officials at the Department for Transport (DfT). The government has had a long-term plan to introduce E10 fuel to meet emissions targets, but the PRA ...
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Cashier hurt during armed robbery
A forecourt cashier needed hospital treatment for injuries suffered during an armed robbery. Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after the attack at the Texaco filling station on Marlborough Road near Coate Water, Swindon. The incident happened at 9.40pm on Sunday 14 August when a slim, white male, wearing a ...
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Suspected skimming device found on pump
An investigation is under way after a suspected card skimming device was located on a pump at the Tesco petrol station in Clifton Moor, York, on the morning of Monday 15 August. A motorist noticed something suspicious when he went to use the self-service machine. He was aware of skimming ...
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Policeman hurt trying to prevent drive-off
A motorist has been arrested after a West Midlands Police officer was knocked down on a petrol station forecourt as he tried to stop a suspected fuel thief. Officers were called to the BP garage in Stratford Road, Shirley, at around 1am on Friday August 12 by staff reporting a ...
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RMI to extend training provision
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is planning to open two new training academies, in the North and South of England, to increase the provision of MOT training for garages. The RMI has received increasing demand for training from garages across the UK since opening up the RMI Academy of ...
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VOA launches web service
Owners and managers of petrol stations can now register online for free with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to get a reminder email when their new draft rateable value is online. The VOA is currently updating the rateable values of all non-domestic properties in England and Wales. These new rateable ...
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ACS questions soft drinks tax plans
The Association of Convenience Stores has questioned aspects of the Government’s newly published Childhood Obesity strategy, which includes plans for a levy on soft drinks manufacturers that produce high sugar products in addition to a range of other measures. The measures announced include: Introducing a soft drinks industry levy ...
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Action promised over odometer fraud
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has welcomed confirmation from the government that it will launch a consultation on addressing odometer fraud. NAMA director Sue Robinson said: “It is positive to see that the government has now acknowledged the serious issue of odometer fraud.” NAMA has outlined the problems ...
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product news: Wrigley adds more PMPs
Wrigley has launched a range of price-marked packs (PMP) across its best-selling Skittles candy and Starburst singles portfolio following the success of its PMP hanging bags. The new packs with a 49p RRP splash are designed to help retailers in the convenience channel drive confectionery sales, by offering consumers a ...
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Adler & Allan adds M&E outfit
E&S Environmental Services, part of the Adler & Allan Group, has expanded its M&E offering through the acquisition of Worcester Electrical Services (WES). WES specialises in all areas of electrical installations, engineering, maintenance and design. As an NICEIC-approved electrical contractor, the bulk of its work is carried out in hazardous ...
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product news: Tchibo buys Matthew Algie
Matthew Algie, the British independent coffee roaster, has been acquired by the family-owned German coffee and foodservice business Tchibo, in a deal which both parties have hailed as complementary to their brands and customers across the UK and Ireland. The senior management team of Tchibo cited a number of key ...
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Cash delivery man attacked on forecourt
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a robbery on a forecourt in Christchurch, Dorset. At around 11.50am on Thursday August 18, a security guard was making a cash deposit delivery at Tesco Express on Barrack Road when he was assaulted by two men. The offenders stole a ...