All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2018 – Page 2
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NewsACS calls for incentives for petrol stations to install EV chargers
Petrol stations at strategic points in the UK should be incentivised to invest in electric car (EC) charging, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). It said this would be a much better way to develop a network of charging facilities than simply forcing all “large fuel retailers” to ...
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NewsLegionnaires disease warning about car washes
A medical expert who advises the Department of Health has warned that car washes in the UK could harbour Legionnaires’ disease. The warning came after a study found two men became seriously ill with Legionnaires’ disease after inhaling infected water droplets from separate car washes in Italy. According to microbiologist ...
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NewsTop 50 Indie plans £1m rebuild of derelict site in Wales
Top 50 Indie DK Forecourts has applied for planning permission for a £1m redevelopment of a derelict petrol station site in Cwmbran. On February 27 Torfaen County Borough Council’s planning committee will consider the proposal for the Woodland Road service station in the Highway, Croesyceiliog. The former Texaco filling station ...
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NewsSuresite’s ’water intolerant’ wetstock system
Suresite has launched a new wetstock management solution to the UK forecourt industry, which it claims has zero tolerance to water, the catalyst for accelerated tank corrosion due to modern fuel formulations. Biofuels and ultra-low sulphur products have turned the tank maintenance rules upside down with microbial activity, facilitated by ...
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NewsThumbs up from locals for rebuild at Crown Services
A new Nisa Local forecourt store that has just opened in West Yorkshire has been met with huge compliments from locals who have been using the site for two decades, according to its owners - husband and wife team Salim and Mumta Patel. Crown Services in Brighouse, officially opened its ...
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NewsCouncil in joint venture to provide rapid chargers
ChargePoint Services and East Hampshire District Council have joined forces to provide electric vehicle drivers on the A3 with rapid charging facilities. A GeniePoint rapid charger has been installed at Liphook (North) Services, situated just south of the Hindhead Tunnel on the A3. It will provide vital recharging ...
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NewsBestway symbol is up with the best ones
A recent Which? survey into the convenience sector which ranked Bestway Wholesale’s symbol offer best-one as one of the top three brands, proves the company’s success in the rankings last year was no one-hit wonder, according to the BW symbol development director James Hall. He said the investigation into the ...
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NewsEG Group adds 97 sites in the Netherlands
EG Group is set to acquire 97 Esso-branded sites in the Netherlands, having entered into a definitive agreement with NRGValue Holding Nederland BV for the acquisition of all shares in NRGValue Retail BV. The acquisition means EG Group will have increased its network to become market leader in the Netherlands ...
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Product news: Thorntons competition to ’pass the love on’
To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, Thorntons is giving retailers the chance to ‘Pass the Love on’ with its latest competition. The competition will be hosted on Ferrero’s trade website, Your Perfect Store, a hub for category insight, brand news and bespoke advice. The winner will receive a relaxing spa ...
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NewsBOSS debt recovery returns £1m pa to retailers
BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate, is now recovering more than £1 million every year on behalf of fuel retailers who are members of BOSS Payment Watch, according to the orgnaisation’s executive director. He said the scheme is the most successful and customer friendly debt recovery service available to forecourt ...
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product news: Yorkshire Tea launches decaf PMP
Yorkshire Tea has launched a new Yorkshire Tea Decaf price-marked pack (PMP), exclusively for the wholesale and convenience channels. The black tea brand has extended its Decaf range to include a 40s PMP to better serve the wholesale and convenience channels. Previously Yorkshire Tea’s Decaf PMP has been available in ...
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product news: Nestlé Confectionery cuts size of outlets
Nestlé Confectionery is aiming to drive impulse sales and profits for convenience retailers with the introduction of a new smaller size outer across a range of its best-selling singles including all the ‘2 for £1’ price-marked packs (PMPs). The rollout of the new size 24-count outer will begin this month ...
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product news: Mars Chocolate and Wrigley launches Starburst Chewing Gum
Mars Chocolate and Wrigley UK is expanding its portfolio and introducing a ‘candy-like experience’ with the launch of Starburst Chewing Gum. Available in all channels from the February 26, Starburst Fruity Mixies, Starburst Strawberry Cubes and Starburst Red Berry Sticks will provide consumers with a sugar-free treat alternative which bridges ...
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NewsMPK Garages carries out management development
Top 50 Indie MPK Garages has teamed up with training provider First Response Training in order to provide its staff with management development. Following a major internal restructure, the UK forecourt operator, which manages 29 petrol stations under Texaco, BP, Jet and Gulf brands, identified a requirement to upskill its ...
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product news: Jaffa Cakes go into new format
Snacking brand Pladis has launched McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Pocket Packs - a new product format for the brand that caters to the increasing demand from young adults for on-the-go consumption. Suitable for adult lunchboxes, the individual pocket packs contain three cakes in easy-to-carry packaging and are sold in a multipack ...
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product news: Kinder teams up with Warner Bros super heroes
Kinder is teaming up with Warner Bros Consumer Products with its latest range of Kinder Surprise heroic-coloured eggs containing DC Superhero Girls and Justice League toys. The eggs will be available until the end of April and support the popularity of DC Super Hero Girls and the DC characters in ...
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product news: Britvic introduces juiced
Britvic has launched ‘Juiced’, a new Robinsons Fruit Shoot product, along with a fresh new look for the full range. Sweetened only with real fruit and available to buy from the end of February, Juiced contains a 50/50 blend of juice and water using 100% naturally-sourced ingredients. The new range ...
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BP launches driver and fuel management platform
BP has launched a new driver and fuel management platform called BP FleetMove. Designed in partnership with TomTom Telematics, the enhanced driver and fuel management product has been designed to improve fleet efficiency, saving both time and fuel. Available in two iterations – the plug-in & go BP FleetMove and ...
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NewsKent Police seeking three men after burglary at petrol station
Kent police officers are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a petrol station. The Jet petrol station on the north bound side of Main Road, Chattenden, was reported to have been burgled at around 1.45am on Wednesday 14 February. Three men are reported to have broken into the shop ...
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NewsShop forced to close for two months after illegal tobacco find
Magistrates have ordered a shop in Seaham, County Durham, to close for two months after counterfeit tobacco was found at the premises. Durham County Council requested the closure of Westlea Mini Market, on West Grove, Seaham, after trading standards staff uncovered evidence that counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco were readily available ...