All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2020 – Page 2
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Quaker Porridge to Go launches new Almond & Honey flavour
Quaker Porridge to Go is launching a new flavour - Almond & Honey – and multipack format. It is the first variant with a nutty inclusion and responds to research that showed 45% of shoppers felt the best way to improve the range was to offer a greater variety of ...
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NewsAdler and Allan unveils camera for remote inspection of tanks
Adler and Allan has introduced AdlerView, a non-man entry, Atex Zone 1 device for tank cleaning and visual inspections. The Atex Zone 1 camera can be used to remotely inspect fuel tanks both above and below ground, from a van positioned up to 50 metres away. The device reduces the ...
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STG adds peppermint option to Signature cigar range
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has launched a new addition to its Signature cigar range - Signature Dual Filter Cigarillos. The new cigars - available in packs of 10, rrp £4.95 - feature an acetate filter containing a peppermint capsule under a lasered marker to give a smooth smoking ...
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NewsACS warns of impact of outlawing some log and solid fuel sales
A ban on selling some logs and solid fuels for fires could have a significant impact on forecourts, according to the ACS. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced plans to introduce restrictions on the sale of wood and a ban on coal from next year. From ...
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Cofresh reveals its new product line-up for Ramadan 2020
Indian snacks manufacturer Cofresh has revealed its Ramadan 2020 line-up which sees the return of some traditional favourites as well as a new Poppadum snacks range to help retailers maximise sales during the religious festival. In keeping with the Muslim tradition of breaking the fasting period with dates, Cofresh’s Ramadan ...
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NewsRontec reports a surge in pre-tax profits to £68.1m
Top 50 Indie Rontec has reported a surge in pre-tax profits to £68.1m in its latest financial results, compared with £27.3m the previous year. Its results for the year ending September 30, 2019, showed the results were boosted by an extraordinary profit of £37.7m on the sale of 35% of ...
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KP Snacks invests a further £1m in McCoy’s Muchos marketing
KP Snacks has announced a further £1m marketing push for McCoy’s Muchos, the Mexican-inspired tortilla range.The campaign is intended to drive awareness and anticipation among consumers looking for a flavoursome snack to spice up sharing occasions.Launching on 2 March, the creative returns to TV and VOD, featuring animated characters, including ...
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NewsMaxol celebrates raising £17,000 for its charity partner
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has raised £17,000 for its charity partner, Aware, through its Christmas Coffee Cup fundraising initiative.This was the third year of the initiative, which saw Maxol donate 10p from every purchase of a hot beverage at participating service stations throughout Northern Ireland, from 1 November ...
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NewsJet secures site win in Scottish Highlands with Simpson Oils
Jet has secured a site win in the Scottish Highlands, with Simpson Oils choosing Jet as its fuel supply for Francis Street Service Station in Wick, Caithness.The 3mlpa 16-nozzle site becomes Jet’s second most northerly site in the UK – the furthest north being Simpson Oils’ other Jet-supplied site, Jet ...
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NewsLoch Services on Isle of Lewis opts for EDGEPoS
Loch Services, a Keystore Express branded forecourt in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, has become the latest retailer to install the award-winning EDGEPoS system onsite.Nichola Lockerby, director, said: “We really struggled to find an EPOS supplier who could provide a level of customer service that catered for hardware and software issues, ...
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NewsDover Fueling Solutions partners Shell to develop self-checkout
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has partnered with Shell to co-develop and roll-out Self-Checkout Kiosk across a number of Shell fuel stations in the Netherlands in order to reduce queues and improve the purchasing experience for its customers. Wisitors to Shell sites equipped with the DFS Self-Checkout Kiosk are able to ...
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NewsForecourt Trader Summit speaker line-up confirmed
The future of forecourt retailing will be the focus of next week’s inaugural Forecourt Trader Summit as a superb line-up of speakers from all parts of the industry is now confirmed. They will reveal their insight into the challenges and opportunities for the forecourt sector, particularly with the transition to ...
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NewsJaguar Land Rover unveils autonomous electric vehicle
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new autonomous, electric concept vehicle, Project Vector, as part of the company’s Destination Zero project.Destination Zero is an ambition to make societies safer and healthier, and the environment cleaner. The company’s focus is on achieving a future of zero emissions, zero accidents and zero ...
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NewsPRA arranges Business Breakout at Brands Hatch Circuit in Kent
The PRA will be staging a Business Breakout at the Brands Hatch Circuit in Kent on Thursday March 12. The event will be in the Cooper Suite from 10am until 1.30pm and there will be a free buffet lunch with opportunities to network. Presentations will include: PRA –market update ...
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NewsGovernment announces support for flooded businesses
The government has announced additional support for businesses in England affected by flooding following storms Dennis and Ciara.Under the Flood Recovery Framework and as some affected areas move into recovery, businesses will receive funding from their local councils after a set of support packages were announced by the Local Government ...
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NewsACS supports initiative promoting free access to cash
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has pledged to work with a new initiative to help communities retain free access to cash.Communities across the country are being encouraged to apply to participate in the new Community Access to Cash Pilots which will help to test solutions to local access to ...
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NewsEssar and Phillips 66 refineries take part in hydrogen projects
The UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) has welcomed the involvement of two UK refineries in separate hydrogen-related projects.The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded £13m towards funding for hydrogen projects involving the Essar Stanlow Refinery in Ellesmere Port.The funding given to the HyNet consortium, of which ...
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NewsKeyfuels increases network to beyond 3,000 sites in UK
Keyfuels has increased its network to beyond 3,000 sites in the UK.The milestone was passed by adding the Racecourse Service Station in Doncaster to the network in December 2019, a site located in a prime position close to the M18.The total number of Keyfuels network sites at the end of ...
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Vista and Facewatch partner to deliver facial recognition
Vista CCTV and Facewatch have formed a new partnership to deliver facial recognition software to the security industry.According to the new partners the alliance offers large and small business owners the opportunity to secure their establishments against low level crime without needing to replace any current cameras or systems.Dean Kernot, ...
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Coco-Cola on-pack promotion offers football-related prizes
A new on-pack promotion called ‘Will Your Minute Win It?’ is launching across Coca-Cola original taste and Coca-Cola zero sugar, giving fans the chance to win thousands of football prizes including a weekly grand prize of playing a match with a Premier League football legend. Rolling out from 17 February ...