All Forecourt Trader articles in December 2019 – Page 3
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News
Be mindful of increased fire risks over the Christmas season, says Bureau Veritas
Ahead of the annual seasonal shopping rush, compliance authority Bureau Veritas is reminding retailers of the increased fire risks brought about during the festivities and the importance of increased health and safety measures. A key concern lies in the use of festive decorations, with some items often made from combustible ...
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in brief
Forecourt TraderNewsDecember 20194-5 forelle wins planning permissionForelle Estates has won planning permission for a Shell filling station at Billingshurst in West Sussex. Full permission has been granted for development of the petrol station and a motorcycle showroom as well as outline permission for 4,600sq m of offices, light industrial units ...
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Analysis
Brian Madderson: PRA chairman
It is clear that many people around the world are becoming increasingly concerned about the negative impact of Climate Change and that fossil fuels are seen by politicians, medics and environmentalists as a primary cause. Social media has been a powerful tool affecting this rapid change in outlook. Change on ...
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BP Chargemaster is now most used public charging operator
BP Chargemaster claims it is now the most-used public charging infrastructure operator in the UK. It has revealed that the public charging points it operates in the UK are regularly supplying more than 60 MWh (60,000 kWh) of energy per day, equating to around 1.5m miles per week of driving ...
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Analysis
Merril Boulton: editor
It promises to be a significantly more memorable festive season than usual what with the election, the political noise and ’who knows what’ will follow. UKPIA director general Stephen Marcos (see news page 3 and Forecourt Trader website) has called this election "one of the most important for generations", and ...
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Mini Melters to boost melted cheese occasions
Limited-edition Mini Babybel packs feature Babybel Mini Melters to help retailers capitalise on the popularity of melted cheese over the winter months. These free-with-purchase mini melting pans are designed to drive ’exciting new usage and occasions’ across the winter.The launch is supported with significant marketing investment including shopper activations alongside ...
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Box-set binges
With Apple TV+ and Britbox recently joining the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime, and Disney+ launching next year, there are even more reasons for family and friends to stay in for a night centred around the TV. Matt Collins, trading director at KP Snacks, says: "In the UK, we ...
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The Holidays are Coming and Coca-Cola is back in a big festive campaign
Coca-Cola’s Holidays Are Coming Christmas campaign is back featuring the music and visuals that people know and love. And this year, Coca-Cola is also launching a new global advert, which aims to remind us that there is more that unites us than divides us.To bring the TV ad to life, ...
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Sugar-free Extra Strong Mints now available
Trebor, the number one mint brand in the UK, has introduced the first sugar-free variety of its Extra Strong brand. Sugar-free Trebor Extra Strong Minis are available now in two pack formats a 12.6g dispenser pack (rrp 60p) and a 44.5g 100-mint pot pack (rrp £1.30). Trebor is the ...
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Suresite appoints two new assessors for UK
Two new assessors have been appointed by Suresite Health & Safety. Kevin McClenaghan will cover North Wales and the Midlands, while Steven Roberts takes over the North West and Northumbria, following Steve Clark’s promotion to H&S manager.McClenaghan has previously worked as a law enforcement officer and a safety and security ...
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Analysis
Chris Judge: analysis editor, Argus Media
International oil markets edged higher in November as winter heating demand kicked in. But crude oil still looked well supplied ahead of an Opec meeting on December 5 in Vienna, when the cartel will consider production levels in concert with key producers such as Russia. Brent crude futures ended November ...
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Analysis
Alexander Russell: consultant, Car Wash Association (CWA)
Dame Sara Thornton, the recently appointed Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, has published her first Strategic Plan 2019-2021. The plan focuses on improving victim care and support, supporting law enforcement and prosecution, concentrating on prevention and getting value from research and innovation. Here are its main points with particular reference to car ...
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Vintage ale
Asahi has launched a limited-edition Fuller’s 2019 Vintage Ale. Each bottle is printed with a unique number on it. Bottles come in a box, rrp is £6.
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New acquisition and licensing partnership for Adler & Allan
Environmental risk reduction specialist Adler and Allan has announced that it is acquiring the Fuel Facility Management (FM) division of LCM Environmental, and has signed a new licensed service partnership with fuel analytics technology provider Leighton O’Brien.LCM’s Fuel FM division conducts a range of forecourt maintenance and compliance testing services, ...
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370-mile range claim for Ford’s new electric Mustang
Ford has unveiled an electric car with a claimed range of more than 370 miles on a single charge, in its first addition to the Mustang range for 55 years. The Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric SUV that will be available from late 2020 in two-wheel and four-wheel-drive versions, with ...
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Sewell on the go celebrates 30 years with promo
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a promotion at the store where it all started.When Sutton Service Station was opened in 1989 it was the group’s first store and also the first 24-hour petrol station in the region.In recognition of the contribution customers ...
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GripHero wins big at APEA 2019 Awards
GripHero, the developer of fuel nozzle-mounted, anti-static hand-protection dispensers, was the big winner at the APEA 2019 Awards, clinching two titles. The company won both the Environmental Protection and Improvement Award, and the Innovation Award.Commenting on its success, Oli Yeo, managing director and the designer of GripHero’s dispenser and anti-static ...
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Service Centre: Jac Roper on protocol, pumps and putting 2019 behind us
An issue with protocol In the April issue I aired some of Deen Yacub’s problems with TLM’s evoPOS system at his Station Road Service Station in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. It was all resolved nicely. But by mid-October he emailed again: "Again we are facing the same issues. The amounts showing different pump ...
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Co-op forecourt re-opens after £1.7m overhaul
The Co-op has reopened its petrol filling station and food store on Darlington Road in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, following a £1.7m overhaul which has seen the replacement of tanks, pumps and signage. The filling station and store, which runs on 100% renewable electricity, now offers a range of fresh foods, ...
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Huel updates its bar range with v3.1 launch
Huel has announced the launch of the Huel Bar v3.1 in four flavours: Salted Caramel, Chocolate, Chocolate Orange and Coffee Caramel.The new bars contain 200 calories, are 100% vegan but contain all 26 essential vitamins. They are made using oat flour and rolled oats, pea and brown rice protein, cocoa ...