All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2019
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TV ad boost for latest flavour additions from Walkers
Walkers is to run a TV ad campaign supporting the launch of its two new flavours - BBQ Pulled Pork and Spicy Sriracha. This latest campaign is set to drive consumer awareness and appetite for the new additions.In the new TV advert, set to air on Friday 22nd February 2019, ...
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Love is in the air with Boost Energy Red Berry addition
Boost Drinks is bringing some love to the UK, in the form of Boost Energy Red Berry 250ml SKU, along with love-themed advertising across Tinder, in time for Valentine’s Day.The company says Red Berry - describes it as a flavour explosion of mixed berries - is a new flavour for ...
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Partnership aims to bring new technology to car wash sector
Nayax and Beacon Mobile have announced a new strategic partnership that to provide an integrated sales and marketing solution to the car wash industry. In a business sector that is very fragmented when it comes to technology and has a large percentage of legacy payment systems, the partnership and combined ...
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Bright Air Filter innovation for L&B Blue
Imperial Tobacco has introduced L&B Blue Bright Air Filter which combines a recess in the filter tip with a firmer filter structure, with the company’s research suggesting that adult smokers in the Sub-Economy sector can expect the impression of a smoother, better quality smoking experience.Imperial Tobacco brand manager Madeleine Pearce ...
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NewsBP approves Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS solution
BP has approved Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS for its dealers in the UK and globally, and is encouraging its retailers to upgrade their legacy software to the EDGEPoS software solution. Darren Nickels, head of Henderson Technology, said: “We are delighted that BP has endorsed EDGEPoS for its dealers who are looking ...
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Radnor Hills launches ’ultimate’ Plus Energy drink
Radnor Hills is introducing a range of Natural Energy Waters with natural caffeine and zero sugar.The company set about creating the ultimate energy water - hence Radnor Plus Energy is designed to give a convenient energy boost without having a sugar crash - at just five calories per 500ml bottle.The ...
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News£6m funding package to provide charge points for taxis
The Government has awarded more than £6m to support ultra-low emission taxis across the country. The funding was announced by future of mobility minister Jesse Norman at the Smart Transport conference, and will provide almost 300 rapid chargepoints and 46 fast chargepoints installed for ultra-low emission taxis in 17 local ...
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NewsAscona makes its third acquisition in a month
The rapidly expanding forecourt group Ascona has revealed its third purchase in a month with the acquisition of Wales Bar Service Station on the A618 in Sheffield. The site was sold by Forecourts4sale on behalf of Keith Wilson, who is retiring. It is a BP-branded forecourt with four pump islands ...
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NewsNI retailers could withdraw ATMs following damaging raids
Retailers in Northern Ireland could start to remove ATMs from their premises because of the number of attacks causing huge damage to buildings. This was the warning from Glyn Roberts, chief executive of the Retail NI trade association, following a raid at a filling station just a day after a ...
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NewsFemale cashier attacked and threatened with syringe
A female service station cashier had to be taken to hospital for treatment after she was attacked by a robber and threatened with a syringe. The attack took place just before 6.30pm at the Shell Garage, Hoylake Road, Moreton, Merseyside. The offender demanded money and then jumped over the counter ...
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NewsGovernment rejects MPs call for licensing of hand car washes
Calls by MPs for tough action against tax-dodging rogue hand car wash operators have been rejected by the Government. Last November Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee delivered its findings after an inquiry into the hand car wash sector. It criticised the authorities for failing to enforce the law on combatting labour ...
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NewsCar washes on supermarket sites to be inspected
Thirty hand car washes on supermarket sites in the Midlands will be inspected and audited this month to check that they are complying with regulations and looking after their workers. The spot checks are part of the Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS), an industry-led pilot project tackling modern slavery and ...
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NewsSales of new cars down for fifth month in January
Sales of new cars in the UK continued their downward trend in January, with falls in diesel car sales continuing to outweigh higher sales of petrol cars and alternatively fuelled vehicles. The overall market was down 1.6% in January, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and ...
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NewsGovernment moves forward on trials for self-driving vehicles
The government has announced that a process is being developed to support advanced trials of automated vehicles on UK roads. In response to feedback from industry, the government also announced that its code of practice for testing automated vehicles will be strengthened to set clearer expectations for safe and responsible ...
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NewsEssar Oil UK acquires BP assets to prepare for network expansion
The Essar Oil UK Group of companies has acquired of a number of assets from BP to strengthen its logistics infrastructure network as it expands its supplies to service stations. There are currently 67 Essar-branded service stations across England and Wales, and the company has confirmed plans to grow its ...
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NewsWelsh hydrogen car pilot awarded £1.25m funding
Government funding of £1.25m has been awarded to Riversimple, a manufacturer of hydrogen electric cars based in Wales, to support production of a test fleet of 20 vehicles. The grant, from the government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), will support the production of 17 of Riversimple’s car, the Rasa, ...
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NewsAscona makes its fourth acquisition this year
Fast growing Ascona Group has completed its fourth acquisition this year with the purchase of Morley Service Station in Plymouth, Devon, for an undisclosed sum. Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co sold the site for a client who had operated it since 1997 and wished to exit the business. ...
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Aryzta Food Solutions adapts muffin for Easter
Aryzta Food Solutions has launched a Cracked Egg Muffin under its Otis brand. It is supplied frozen for thaw and serve and comprises a chocolate chip muffin with a vanilla cream centre, finished with a white chocolate cream cracked egg decoration. It comes in cases of 28, rrp £1.49. “Demand ...
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NewsPolice seek trio who tried to blow up forecourt ATM
Three men who attempted to blow up an ATM on a forecourt are being sought by police. The attack at Mega Petroleum Filling Station in High Street, Whitchurch, is being linked by Thames Valley Police with a similar crime later the same night. In the first incident shortly after midnight ...
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Boost offers consumers the chance of a dream date
Red Berries is the latest flavour to join the Boost energy drinks range. The launch is backed by a partnership with Tinder, where consumers have the chance to win ‘a dream date like no other’.The prize includes a fancy meal where celebrity host, Vicky Pattinson, will act as the ultimate ...