All Forecourt Trader articles in December 2019 – Page 2
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News
Larabar proves a success for General Mills
The Larabar brand joined the General Mills UK snacking portfolio last January and since then has achieved £1.1m-worth of sales (Nielsen). Larabar, named after its founder Lara Merriken, is a 100% vegan, plant-based, gluten-free and dairy-free snack bar made with no more than six ingredients. Flavours include Banana Choc Chip.01895 ...
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Gatwick gets hydrogen refuelling at service station
A hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) has been opened at the Shell Service Station at Gatwick Airport, and the oil company has pledged to open three more in the next year.Mike Copson, hydrogen business development manager at Shell, commented: "We are pleased to be expanding our network with the opening of ...
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Galaxy goes vegan with three varieties
Galaxy chocolate is now available in a vegan version where hazelnut paste is used to create the smooth and creamy signature characteristics that the chocolate is known for. There are three flavours: Smooth Orange, Caramel & Sea Salt and Caramelised Hazelnut. The bars come in a widely recyclable card sleeve ...
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Analysis
Zeroing in with fuels
The government made its commitment to electrification of transport clear in its Road to Zero strategy, which it published in July 2018. The document claimed the government remains ’technology neutral’ but then devoted the majority of its pages to highlighting its support for the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and ...
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Pepsi flavours
Pepsi is urging consumers to ’try a new tradition this Christmas’, by highlighting the brand’s taste credentials and showcasing the Pepsi Max flavour range.
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NewsMoney Talk: Getting into the festive spirit - in the right way
Although we’re in the middle of an (unseasonal) election campaign, and there’s so much else going on news wise, it’s here again Christmas a season that raises a few business issues. Stock, cash and insurance First up, stock, cash and insurance. Many forecourts today sell alcohol; some sell lots of ...
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Family invests in future-proofing their forecourt
A family-run service station is making a significant investment in the future with a £250,000 expansion of the forecourt completed and work soon to get under way to increase the size of its Spar store. Work at Maiden Newton Service Station has so far seen the installation of new fuel ...
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Health equals wealth
Four out of 10 consumers now claim to be looking for a healthier product all or most of the time when choosing a snack, according to Mintel data, while a similar number say they expect to pay a premium for healthier snacks. This is all brilliant news for forecourts which ...
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Egging you on
Although Christmas is still a few weeks away, canny retailers are already turning their thoughts to 2020 and the occasions that stack up in the first few months of the year. In 2020 Valentine’s Day (February 14) falls on a Friday making it a better day for a celebration, whether ...
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First motorway drive-thru McDonald’s opens
Roadchef has introduced the first McDonald’s drive-thru to be located on the UK motorway network. It has opened at Roadchef Durham, located on the A1 at junction 61. A dine-in option is also available at the service area, which includes WHSmith and Costa outlets and a Days Inn Hotel.Aga ...
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Grenade launches new fizzy energy drink
Grenade is entering the world of energy drinks with the launch of Grenade Energy. It is made with all-natural caffeine and zero sugar, but still manages to pack the same punch as two espressos. It has added electrolytes for hydration (including magnesium), with B vitamins to aid recovery and added ...
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Dove Retail opens its first forecourt, supplied by Jet
Dove Retail, a sister company of Top 50 Indie Intake Developments, has signed a supply contract with Phillips 66, the owner of the Jet brand, for its first site, White Rose Service Station in Barnsley.The new-build site, which includes a large Greggs bakery and café, is forecast to have an ...
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Targeting dealers with a Star service
Sticking to what you do best is proving to be the right formula for Valero Energy Ltd, which supplies Texaco-branded fuel to 784 dealer-owned sites in the UK. "We’re totally focused on the dealer," stresses Andrew Cox, the company’s sales and marketing director. "We haven’t had any company-owned sites since ...
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Tuffins signs new five- year deal with Nisa Retail
Tuffins Supermarket has signed a new five-year contract with Nisa Retail. The fourth-generation convenience retailers operate three sites including Builth Wells forecourt and mini-supermarket and Welshpool forecourt and supermarket.Harry Delves, commercial director for Tuffins, said the decision to continue working with Nisa was an easy one to make and continues ...
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NewsUnder the spotlight: Elaine Houston and Steve Cunningham
Job title: Directors Company: Abbiecraig Services 01 Career history: We have been 35 years in the business, which is a family business and we own two petrol filling stations. We’ve had Abbiecraig Services for seven years. It was a knock-down rebuild and it was then that we went with ...
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Vegan croissant
Country Choice’s new frozen vegan croissant is made in France. The spelt and quinoa croissant is supplied fully baked and ready to thaw and serve on demand.
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Analysis
Tracy West: retail commentator
We all know that we should be doing more to cut down on waste, whether it’s packaging or food, but I fear one organisation has gone too far. BusinessWaste.co.uk reckons it’s time to ban Christmas dinner as it estimates that 150,000 tonnes of it ends up in landfill. Press releases ...
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A clean getaway
There can’t be many car wash and valeting facilities in the world that are guarded by two full-size Transformers but that’s the case at the Inner Space Stations site where you can clean your car under the watchful eyes of Bumblebee and Octopus Prime. Inner Space Stations, winner of the ...
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Salted Caramel flavour joins Espresso Monster
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is expanding its Espresso Monster range with the launch of a Salted Caramel flavour. The new variant is a combination of real brewed coffee and the Monster energy blend. Available in a premium ’touch ink’ black 250ml can, the new addition follows on from the successful ...
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NewsShop Doctor: In the surgery this month - Cairn Lodge Services
Location: Cairn Lodge Services is located just off the A74(M) between junctions 11 and 12 and is accessible from both the north and southbound carriageways. Forecourt: The Shell forecourt and shop are down one end of Cairn Lodge Services, separated from the impressive Farmshop and Kitchen by an extensive car ...