All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2015 – Page 3
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Armed robber strikes at Murco site near Falkirk
Scottish Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a petrol station near Falkirk. The robbery occurred at around 9.45pm on Friday February 13, when a man entered the Murco garage in Bowhouse, Maddiston, threatened staff with a weapon and demanded money. He made off with a number ...
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ACS calls for business rates reform
In its submission to the Treasury ahead of the final Budget before the 2015 General Election, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has highlighted long-term business rates reform, tackling the £1.3bn annual cost of duty fraud, and minimising the negative impact of employment costs as the issues where local shops ...
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Topaz announces €20m investment in network
Irish fuel and convenience brand Topaz Energy, which runs more than 330 forecourts including nearly 40 in Northern Ireland, has announced a €20m investment programme in its the network as it published its lastest annual accounts. Emmet O’Neill, who took over as CEO of the company earlier this month, said ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Ribena drives tropical range
Ribena, is aiming to drive awareness of its tropical range with a consumer competition, ‘Win a #Tropicoliday’, which starts this month. The Ribena tropical range compromising three variants – Mango & Lime, Pineapple & Passion Fruit and recently launched Orange & Guava – will be showcased within the £1.5m marketing ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Kettle Chips offer ’Ultimate Trips’
Kettle Chips is launching a new 40g on-pack promotion, following the success of the handy pack promotion last year. The ‘Ultimate Treat’ competition is running across its top five seasonings of Lightly Salted, Mature Cheddar & Red Onion, Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar, Sea Salt & Crushed Black Peppercorns and ...
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NewsMFG averts full inquiry into Murco deal
MFG has averted a full inquiry into its takeover of Murco’s retail business, after concerns were raised that the deal would damage competition in the Hythe area of Kent. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted undertakings from MFG to sell the Murco petrol station (Seapoint Filling Station) in ...
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NewsSmartphone payment at pump to be rolled out
Shell has unveiled two major initiatives at its annual dealer conference. The oil company announced that it was partnering with PayPal to become the first fuels retailer in the UK to offer payment via smartphones nationwide. Mobile payment via apps on smartphones is scheduled to be available later this year ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Walkers introduces MixUps
Walkers has launched MixUps, a mixed bag of snacks, in shareable packs with an RRP £1.99. Rolling out throughout February, Walkers MixUps offer a selection of different flavours and textures mixed together in one bag. The range is available in three product formats – Snacks, Popcorn and Crisps. Each pack ...
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NewsThief runs over man with own van on forecourt
Police have released CCTV of a man being run over by a thief who stole his van from a petrol station forecourt in Rochdale. It happened at about 12.15pm on Monday 29 December 2014, when the 43-year-old man pulled up at Dean Service Station on Oldham Road. He got out ...
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New-style PRA regional forum makes its debut
The first of the PRA’s new-style regional forums will be held at Milton Keynes on Thursday February 26. PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: “After listening to members’ views, we have changed the format of these events in 2015 so that the focus is more on networking and interactive exchange of ...
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Grant claims for plug-in vehicles surge
The popularity of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) continues to rise sharply, according to the Department for Transport (DfT), with more than 25,000 plug-in car and plug-in van grant claims submitted since the scheme began in 2010. During the traditionally quiet January market there were nearly 2,000 claims and total ULEV ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: RRP of Carlton reduced
Imperial Tobacco is unveiled a number of new developments to its Carlton cigarette range. Carlton’s recommended retail price will be lowered across the range from this month. The new RRP for Carlton King Size and Superking Size 19s, in both full flavour and smooth variants, will be lowered to £6.25. ...
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Total to halve capacity at Lindsey oil refinery
Total is halving capacity and cutting jobs at its Lindsey refinery at North Killingholme, Lincolnshire. UK refineries have been struggling to cope with weak demand for fuel in Europe and rising competition from overseas, and Total’s move follows last year’s shutdown of the Murco refinery at Milford Haven, and the ...
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High Noon Stores buys Welsh filling station
An award winning forecourt and retail chain has bought The Halt at Doldowlod in Llandrindod Wells. The forecourt with Mace branded store, Post Office and restaurant had been successfully operated by the Lawrence and Zamroz families for over 17 years. The sale will now allow the families to focus on ...
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Fire fighters tackle burning tanker at Tesco forecourt
A petrol tanker on fire at a Tesco forecourt has been successfully tackled by fire fighters in Somerset. Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service reported that they were called to the incident just after midday on Wednesday February 11. Fire appliances from Shepton Mallet, Wells and Castle Cary were ...
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Cash snatched from Boston service station
Police are appealing for witnesses in connection with theft from a petrol station in Boston, Lincolnshire. At approximately 8.30pm on Tuesday 10th February, a man entered the Harvest Energy Filling Station, in High Street, and grabbed cash from the till. T/DC Goffe, from Boston CID, is appealing for any witnesses ...
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NewsShell boss predicts market will remain volatile
National press reports claiming the Shell boss would forecast prices would remain low for the rest of the year have proved wide of the mark. In previews of his speech to the Energy Institute on Thursday evening, some of the press claimed Ben van Beurden, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Grace Foods extends Aloe Vera Drink range
Caribbean food and drink company Grace Foods has launched an extension to its Aloe Vera Drink range. The company aims to accelerate the growth of the brand with the launch of a new flavour and the introduction of two of its popular flavours in larger pack formats. Grace Aloe Vera ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Toffee Crisp adds exclusive twist
Nestle is launching limited edition Toffee Crisp Honeycomb exclusively in the Wholesale and Convenience channel this month. Available from 16th February for 12 weeks, the new bar is a combination of crunchy honeycomb pieces, crispy cereal and honeycomb flavour toffee, covered in smooth milk chocolate (RRP 59p). A Nestlé UK ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Sweeet promotion for McVitie’s
United Biscuits (UB) is offering consumers a one in ten chance to win a McVitie’s sweeet friend character, representing one of the four animals featured in the McVitie’s sweeet adverts. UB has invested £3m in the on-pack promotion, including television advertising, as part of its broader commitment to help drive ...