All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2017 – Page 6
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NewsArmed robber strikes at Fraser’s site
Thames Valley Police has released CCTV images in relation to an armed robbery on a forecourt in Yarnton on Monday February 13. The offender walked into Fraser’s Budgens store and petrol station on the A44 at about 11pm and demanded money from members of staff while holding a revolver-style firearm. ...
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Best-one excels in Which? c-store survey
Bestway has welcomed a shopper satisfaction survey of convenience stores by Which?, that rated its Best-one symbol group above every other symbol group, and ranked it third behind M&S Simply Food and Little Waitrose. Shoppers were asked how satisfied they were with the stores where they pick up groceries between ...
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HMRC calls for tougher penalties for illegal tobacco
People who smuggle, distribute and sell illicit tobacco could be hit by a fourfold increase in fines together with tough new civil penalties, as part of plans to crackdown on the smuggling of illicit tobacco. New proposals, published in a consultation by HMRC, range from penalties of up to 400% ...
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product news: Lucozade extends Zero portfolio
Lucozade Energy is extending its Lucozade Zero portfolio with the launch of Lucozade Zero Original flavour. The low-calorie drink will be available from March across all channels in a 380ml PMP as well as a 500ml and 1l bottle. Lucozade Zero Original was the most-requested flavour by consumers and joins ...
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Forecourts leading a food-to-go trend
Forecourts and motorway service stations are at the forefront in one of the top trends in food to go, according to Gavin Rothwell, senior retail insight manager at grocery research organisation IGD. One of the trends he identifies is a move to target new locations. He said: “Many food-to-go specialists ...
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product news: Westlers previews new frankfurter
Westlers Frankfurters will be offering a first-taste of its soon-to-launch Fiery Frankfurter to visitors to the Casual Dining show, at the Business Design Centre London from 22nd-23rd February 2017. The product has been developed following findings from the brand’s recently launched Hot Dog Report which showed that there is demand ...
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product news: Fruittella rolls out innovations
Two new innovations from Fruittella are currently entering the forecourt sector. The chewy sweet brand has introduced a format with 30% less sugar, and two offerings which are completely sugarfree. Fruittella 30% Less Sugar is available in two different flavour variants, strawberry and summer fruits, in re-sealable pouches that are ...
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product news: Hovis revamps heartland products
Hovis is revamping of two of its heartland products, Hovis Seed Sensations and Hovis Granary. The quality-improved loaves are rolling out now and form part of Hovis’ strategy to give shoppers exactly what they want from their favourite loaves – softer bakes and improved tastes. By listening to consumer feedback, ...
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PRA holds meeting in Northern Ireland
The PRA will be holding a “Live and Local” meeting in Northern Ireland next month, at the Stormont Hotel in Belfast on March 9.The meeting will be taking place at the hotel at Upper Newtownards Road, BT4 3LP, with registration from 10am and is due to close at 2pm.It includes ...
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NewsGreenergy extends supply deal with Penny Petroleum
Greenergy has signed agreements to supply a further three sites owned by Top 50 Indie Penny Petroleum, taking the number of Penny Petroleum sites supplied by Greenergy to seven. All of these sites are Esso-branded. Two of the sites, at Sadberge on the A66 between Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees and in ...
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11 arrested over £12m illicit tobacco plot
Eleven men have been arrested as a suspected illicit tobacco factory was dismantled in north-west England by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The arrests were made during 17 simultaneous searches across north-west England and Scotland. HMRC found residential premises, farms, self-storage sites and a disused public house were being used ...
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£4m funding for road technology announced
The Government has awarded £4m to local authorities for technology projects that will cut congestion, speed up journeys and clean up the environment. Apps that notify motorists of congestion and free parking spaces, and real time journey information for visually impaired passengers, are among projects that will receive a share ...
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London mayor confirms charge for most polluting vehicles
London mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that a £10 toxic “T-Charge”, for the most polluting vehicles, will start in central London on October 23 this year.The new emissions levy will apply to motorists who own vehicles that do not meet Euro 4 standards – typically those diesel and petrol vehicles ...
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New national forecourt crime initiative launched
The Home Office, fuel retailers and police have come together to tackle the £36m annual cost of fuel theft on the UK’s petrol forecourts. The impact that fuel theft is having on the sector has sparked industry groups, including the PRA, Association of Convenience Store (ACS) and the Downstream Fuel ...
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NewsShell opens its first UK hydrogen refuelling station
Shell has launched its first hydrogen refuelling station in the UK at its Cobham service station on the M25. The new hydrogen station has been supplied by ITM Power and is the first fully branded and public hydrogen refuelling site in the UK, and is the first of three sites ...
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NewsGovernment to force service stations to offer hydrogen
The government is going ahead with plans to give it powers to force “large fuel retailers” and operators of motorway service areas to provide electric charging points and hydrogen refuelling facilities. The Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill, which has just been published, would give the Government the power to compel ...
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Topaz and McDonald’s team up for motorway services
Topaz and McDonald’s are to create 230 new jobs through the creation of two new motorway service areas (MSAs) in Carlow and Fermoy in the Irish Republic. Topaz Junction 5, on the M9 motorway between Dublin and Waterford, Co. Carlow is due to open in March 2017, and the Fermoy ...
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NewsTexaco relaunches Supreme fuel with 10ppl off promotion
Texaco Supreme will be relaunched in the UK on Monday March 6 with a “Save 10p per litre on Supreme Fuel” promotion across 100 sites in the North West. Running for six weeks to April 16, customers buying Supreme fuel will receive 10 Star Rewards points per litre, equivalent to ...
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product news: Quorn unleashes £10m relaunch
Quorn, the UK’s best-selling meat free brand, is unveiling a £10m brand relaunch which is set to drive brand sales to an all-time high. The wide-ranging campaign will be led by major NPD, new packaging which rolls out next month, new national TV advertising showcasing the versatility of the range ...
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product news: Coca-Cola introduces 250ml Appletiser
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has launched a new Appletiser 250ml can format to help retailers tap into the growth of adult instant consumption soft drinks, and consumer preference for premium products. Appletiser, a lightly sparkling 100% apple juice, will be available in a 250ml can from early March, replacing the ...