All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2019 – Page 4
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Companies have much to discuss at The Forecourt Show
The number of oil companies at The Forecourt Show 2019 is mounting with BP, Greenergy, Gulf, Harvest Energy, Jet, Murco and Shell all taking stands at the event. And each of these companies has much to discuss with visitors.Gulf’s message is that if you’re a dealer looking to increase your ...
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Two new flavours join Walkers core range
Walkers is expanding its flavour range with the launch of BBQ Pulled Pork and Spicy Sriracha. A TV and digital marketing campaign featuring Gary Lineker, alongside a mystery celebrity guest, will support the launch, as well as in-store activation, pos and sampling. 0118 930 6666www.pepsico.co.uk
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Oil cos shake up market
After years of divestment, oil companies look set to shake up the petrol filling station market in 2019, according to Steve Rodell, managing director retail, at property specialist Christie & Co, in the company’s latest report on the market, entitled ’Navigate, Innovate, Accelerate’. "We could see a rash of activity ...
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Cracked Egg Muffin in time 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. Pos, including ...
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Analysis
Stephen Marcos Jones: UKPIA director general
It is a new year, but the fuel supply industry faces the same challenges with uncertainty surrounding the UK’s exit from the EU first and foremost a concern on the forecourt and across our sector. While the message coming out of Westminster has often been confused and incohesive, the message ...
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NewsShop Doctor: In the surgery this month - Lewes Service Station
The site is easily recognisable from the busy A27 thanks to the bright blue branding of the pole sign and canopy. The Power brand tops the pole sign with the words ’A Local Fuels Brand’ underneath. Then there are the prices, the words: 24 hour off licence, Price Watch Local ...
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Evading the issue
When a Parliamentary Committee of MPs announced last year that it was launching an inquiry into the hand car wash sector it appeared that a long campaign was finally paying off. For years the PRA and its sister organisation, the Car Wash Association (CWA), have been highlighting the explosion in ...
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McCoy’s Muchos offer new taste experience
The latest line to join the McCoy’s range is Muchos, a distinctive crescent-shaped folded tortilla crisp, in three Mexican flavours. Muchos comprises a corn, wheat and potato based crisp with a blend of six spices and beans locked into the base, before being seasoned with either Smoky Chilli Chicken, Nacho ...
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Four forecourts raided by HMRC over illicit fuel
suspected illicit fuel has been seized from four petrol stations in England and Scotland following a three-day operation by HM Revenue and Customs.Officers temporarily closed petrol stations in Leeds, Motherwell, Cowdenbeath and the Hillington area of Glasgow after discovering about 73,000 litres of fuel that was thought to be illegal.
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Under the spotlight: Richard Garrie
Richard Garrie, retail manager at Adam Purves Galashiels, says his favourite team is the one he works with! 01 Career history: I ran a successful courier company with my wife for many years. I then got into the retail sector and have worked my way up through the ranks to ...
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Prize sites
Up to 4 MLPAPaul MerrimanGulf Kiln Park Service Station, TenbyKiln Park Service Station at Kiln Park Holiday Centre in Tenby is as much a hub for holidaymakers as it is for the local residents.The site has undergone some big changes recently.All the pumps were replaced with Tokheim Quantium 510 dispensers, ...
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NewsStyle and substance
The very impressive Applegreen Spaldwick site in Cambridgeshire walked away with the Best Design and Development prize at the 2018 Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a brilliant site with excellent facilities and it looks amazing. When designing a new forecourt it could ...
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More than water
Lucozade Sport is running a new campaign for its functional water brand, Lucozade Sport Fitwater, built around ’More Than Water’ messaging.
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NewsReport highlights value of the oil industry across the UK
The downstream oil sector provides major economic benefits across the UK, according to a new study released today. Oxford Economics’ report, The economic contribution of the UK downstream oil sector – commissioned by trade association, the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) – underscores the industry’s central economic importance, both in ...
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NewsACS calls for clarity on new tobacco regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated its calls to Government to publish details of how retailers can apply for the codes that they will need to comply with the upcoming tobacco track and trace regulations, after HMRC launched a further consultation on the details of the regulations. Ahead ...
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NewsForecourt among victims targeted in night of ram raids
Detectives in Sheffield are linking a ram raid on a forecourt in the city with other attacks which took place the same night. They are appealing for witnesses following a series of ram raids on four commercial properties that were targeted early on Monday 11 February. The first incident was ...
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NewsPetrol station worker attacked during robbery
A petrol station worker has been attacked during a robbery in the West Midlands carried out by five men. One of the robbers claimed to be a police officer to gain access to the BP garage in Pedmore Road, Lye, at 4am on Sunday February 10. The robbers attacked a ...
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NewsEssar Oil strengthens retail team with new territory manager
Essar Oil UK has recruited Manoj Tugnait to join its retail team, supporting the company’s rapidly growing network of stations in the UK.Manoj, previously with BP, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins, joins Essar as the territory manager for the Midlands and South West region. He will be looking to grow ...
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NewsKiosk forecourt shop replaced with Spar store
A Murco-branded forecourt and Ford dealership has opened a new Spar store on the site. Andrew Calder, owner of Thornbury Motors, decided to upgrade the small forecourt kiosk into a convenience store. Working with the Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward, he oversaw the transformation of the 250sq ft. kiosk shop into ...