All Forecourt Trader articles in August 2020
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News
Jet launches its first TV advertising campaign in more than 20 years
The Jet fuel brand has launched a new TV campaign - its first in more than 20 years. Shot on location at the new Jet Dove Retail White Rose Service Station in Barnsley and in the Peak District National Park, the TV spot is part of Jets’ ongoing brand awareness programme designed to increase visibility and consideration among new and existing customers.
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Living Wage boosts income for three quarters of BP forecourt staff
Around three-quarters of employees in BP’s UK retail business received a pay rise this month after the company introduced the Living Wage across its entire UK operation. This means that everyone working for BP in the UK now receives a minimum hourly wage of £9.30, or £10.75 in London. These rates, which are determined by the Living Wage Foundation, are higher than the government-set UK minimum rate for over 25s of £8.72 per hour.
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Equipment News
EDGEPoS launches self-checkout adapted for use at Texaco-branded sites
Henderson Technology has launched of the first EDGEPoS self-checkout integrated with HTEC Gempay payment terminals to enable their use in Texaco-branded forecourt sites across the UK.
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Robber armed with knife steals till from forecourt shop in Essex
Detectives are investigating after an armed robber stole a till from a forecourt shop in Brentwood.
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Man arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency at service station
A man has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency following an incident at a North Yorkshire service station.
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First McDonald’s on an MFG site opens at Winning Post service station
The first McDonald’s restaurant at an MFG site has opened at the Esso-branded Exeter Winning Post services in Devon.
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Major Northern Ireland independent Henderson switches two sites to Texaco
EuroSpar Kilkeel Greencastle in Newry, County Down and Spar Musgrave in Belfast have switched to the Texaco brand, bringing the total number of Henderson sites under the brand to four.
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Article
A moment of reflection
As we approach the August Bank Holiday I thought it opportune for a moment of reflection on what has been a momentous few months. Petrol retailers have responded brilliantly to the challenges of Covid-19. As a sector you have demonstrated flexibility. You have changed product ranges. You ...
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News
Awards deadline extended
Struggling to get your entry in on time for this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards? Great news – we have extended the deadline by a few days to Tuesday, September 1. That gives you some extra time to put the finishing touches to your entry, to ensure you have the best chance of success at the industry’s most prestigious awards.
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Sponsors of the Valero UK Benefit for Children donate over £169,000 to charities
Sponsors of the Valero UK Benefit for Children Classic have donated more than £169,000 for children’s charities, even though the event this year did not take place. When the annual charity golf and karting event was cancelled earlier in the year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Valero was concerned that the charities would miss out, so it asked its sponsors if they would help out.
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Detectives investigating after large amount of cash stolen from forecourt ATM
Detectives from Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a large sum of cash from a forecourt in Benson.
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Greene King agrees second EV chargepoint deal across its network of sites
Pub retailer and brewer Greene King has formed a second partnership to deploy an electric vehicle (EV) charging network at suitable sites across its 2,700 managed and tenanted pubs.
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Engie installs 20 GeniePoint electric vehicle chargers at residential development
Engie and Greenpoint Services have been working together to provide electric vehicle charging facilities at a new residential development in Virginia Water, Surrey.
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Three men arrested on suspicion of preparing to steal diesel fuel from lorries
Rural Taskforce police officers have arrested three men on suspicion of preparing to steal fuel from lorries in North Yorkshire
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BP UK launches plan to improve diversity and inclusion in workforce
BP UK has launched a new Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) plan which is intended to increase the representation of minority groups within the company, including at senior levels.
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Forecourt Trader back in print next month, plus new digital platform
Forecourt Trader will be back in print in September following a period of digital-only issues through the lockdown.During this time we have been busy reviewing how we can continue to provide the brand’s long-established, market-leading information to meet the changing needs of the fuel retailing community.
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News
Euro Garages-backed MSA scheme on M5 at Bridgwater wins planning consent
A scheme involving Euro Garages to develop a motorway service station (MSA) on the M5 on the outskirts of Bridgwater has been awarded planning approval.
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Product News
Butterkist unveils movie night promotion with Now TV
KP Snacks has announced a Butterkist ‘Ultimate Movie Night’ promotion, giving consumers the chance to win one of 10 premium prize bundles, which include a TV, an at-home entertainment system, and a 12-month Now TV Sky Cinema Pass.
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Proposal to ban diesel cars from city centre may not be needed says Bristol mayor
Plans to introduce congestion charging and bans on diesel vehicles may no longer be needed, according to Bristol’s mayor, due to improvements in air quality following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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EDGEPoS installed at its 24-hour Keystore Express and Jet branded forecourt
Renfrew-based Jet Abbotsinch has introduced EDGEPoS into its 24-hour Keystore Express and Jet branded forecourt.