All Forecourt Trader articles in December 2018 – Page 2
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News
Easing cash handling
APG Cash Drawer has formed a new partnership with MSP Systems, which sees MSP offering APG’s SMARTtill cash management solution as part of its integrated epos. The partnership aims to provide small retailers with the latest pos technologies to enhance cash-handling efficiency in the convenience sector. "Cash continues to be ...
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CarPlan offers winter essentials in a handy pack
The CarPlan Winter Essentials pack contains de-icer, screen wash and an ice scraper. CarPlan Blue Star De-Icer is a quality product designed to melt ice fast on windscreens, leaving a clear ice and streak-free finish. The de-icer operates down to 15°C. Meanwhile, the soft handle grip and convenient finger recess ...
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Jaffa Cakes launching moreish Nibbles
Pladis is expanding its £54m Jaffa Cakes brand into new territory with the launch of Jaffa Cakes Nibbles. The new product will offer consumers the familiar zesty orange centre and light sponge, coated in milk and dark chocolate in a moreish, bite-sized format. Available from next month, there will be ...
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Tesco and VW to build largest charger network
esco and Volkswagen have announced plans to develop the largest UK retail electric vehicle charging network, powered by Pod Point. Customers will be able to charge their electric cars using a normal 7kW charger for free or a ’rapid’ 50 kW charger for a small cost in line with market ...
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In brief
Chargepoint rapid installations ChargePoint Services is claiming to be the first company to install more than 20 electric vehicle rapid chargers in new UK locations in a single month. During October, 21 rapid chargers were added to MFG’s GeniePoint Network, as ChargePoint works towards its target of 150 50kW+ charger ...
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Analysis
Brian Madderson: PRA chairman
Many industry watchers thought that the very high values achieved by dealers (up to 12 x EBITDA) for their assets would soon start to wane. They had been exiting the market to sell to fast-growing groups backed by private equity funds where there was keen competition for rapid expansion. The ...
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MPK sites switch brands
op 50 Indie MPK Garages has signed a deal with Essar Oil UK to rebrand and supply an initial tranche of 12 sites, and with Morrisons to introduce Morrisons Daily c-stores on its sites.The deal with Essar, which is the biggest secured by the Essar team to date, will see ...
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NewsThe Kay Group chooses BP branding for new to industry site
BP has signed its first new to industry site with The Kay Group at Rockingham Service Station. The Kay Group will be working with Spar, Greggs, WH Smith and there will be a Costa drive-thru at the new location at junction 28 off the M1, at Mansfield in Derbyshire. ...
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Analysis
Merril Boulton: editor
What an aggressive lot those ’gilet jaunes’ are, turning Paris into a war zone last month with the worst riots in decades. Protesters clashed with police, looting stores and torching shops and cars, creating absolute chaos on some of the most iconic streets in the city. The reason? Rising fuel ...
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Suresite launches interactive training with Bolt Learning
Suresite has launched two new interactive online training courses, in partnership with training provider, Bolt Learning. Aimed at forecourt and convenience store staff, the modules cover competent persons and safety on the forecourt. Both subjects can be completed on any device (smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC) and at a time ...
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NewsPolice chief blames forecourt owners for fuel thefts
A police chief has blamed petrol station owners for fuel thefts after it was revealed just two out of 255 incidents in his territory this year resulted in charges. His comments came after a Freedom of Information request by the Matlock Mercury found that thousands of fuel thefts from petrol ...
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Service Centre: Jac Roper on inheriting a horrendous bill and cashing in on cashback
An ’inheritance’ he could do without This is a story full of twists and turns with one consistent note. Scottish Power has so far not been able to provide Central Avenue Service Station in Nuneaton with either an electricity meter that works or an appropriate bill although it has been ...
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Under the spotlight: Gerry Bennett
Manager of the Forecourt Trader of the Year 2018 site, Gerry Bennett shares his love of hard work... and Manchester United 01 Career history: I started with Dunnes Stores as a trainee manager, moved to running fuel stations, then became an area manager. I also worked in Canada. ...
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New B’Break snacking breads from Country Choice
New B’Break snacking breads from Country Choice come in four varieties: vegetarian Two Olive & Rosemary; savoury Chorizo; sweet snack Choc Chip; and Muesli.The 70g sticks have been created to be consumed as a hand-held snack or as a meal accompaniment.All four are packed in cases of 40 and have ...
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Limited-edition gingerbread bar available from Grenade
Grenade has launched a Christmas limited-edition, high-protein, low-sugar Carb Killa Gingerbread bar. It blends the traditional flavours of the festive season into a protein-packed bar, containing 22g of high-quality, whey protein and just 1.6g of sugar.To help give something back and support the homeless over the Christmas period, 10% of ...
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Business rates win for through-the-wall ATMs
Through-the-wall ATMs will no longer be subject to a separate business rates assessment after a successful legal challenge in the Appeal Court by several retail giants and ATM operator Cardtronics.The news was welcomed by PRA chairman Brian Madderson, who said: "This will benefit all those that still use cash on ...
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EasyCoffee partners with Yoyo for new payment app
EasyCoffee has forged an alliance with London-based Yoyo, the mobile payment and loyalty marketing platform, to provide a new app-based payment and loyalty solution. Yoyo will build and roll out an easyCoffee payment and loyalty app experience, which will provide customers with: secure, straight-through mobile payment; automated easyCoffee loyalty accumulation; ...
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Analysis
Chris Judge: analysis editor, Argus Media
International oil prices were in freefall in November, posting the steepest monthly decline in four years on oversupply and political turbulence rippling through two of the world’s largest producers, Russia and Saudi Arabia. These heavy losses were reflected reasonably faithfully on the retail gasoline market in the UK, but falls ...
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All change in loyalty swap
A mixed reaction from dealers followed last month’s announcement about a major shake-up in the loyalty programmes operated by Esso and BP. It was all change as Esso announced it was moving from Tesco Clubcard to Nectar and simultaneously BP confirmed it was dropping Nectar in favour of a new, ...
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Winning all the way
ScotlandUp to 4 MLPADavid Penny & Vicky HennessyPenny Petroleum Jet Kirkmuirhill, South LanarkshireKirkmuirhill Service Station was acquired by Penny Petroleum in March 2017. The site, which opens 7am11pm seven days a week, is located in a prime position on the main road through the village ofKirkmuirhill, near Lanark and Junction ...