All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2022 – Page 5
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News
BP Pulse opens new electric vehicle charging hub at Gatwick parking facility
BP Pulse has opened its latest new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Gatwick’s Q-Park parking facility.
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Analysis
MONEY TALK: Forecourts are an easy target - fuel pricing is too complicated for some
You know that feeling: you’re watching the news and they cut to pictures of a forecourt and a voiceover starts describing how pump prices haven’t fallen, despite apparent falls in crude oil prices a few days earlier.
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Promotional Feature
How electronic shelf edge labels can make forecourts more efficient
When one retail group decided to install a fuel EPOS system to cope with their extremely busy forecourts, the benefits that followed were transformational. The group’s General Manager explains why they embraced EDGEPoS.
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News
RAC concedes retailers are cutting margins to absorb wholesale price increases
The RAC has conceded that retailers cut their margins to absorb much of the increase in wholesale fuel prices last month, passing far less of the increase through to their pump prices.
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Electric vehicles continue to lead growth in recovering new car market
Sales of new cars in the UK remained well below pre-pandemic levels last month, with the market down 22.9% compared with January 2020, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Moto unveils 15ppl price cut and urges other MSA operators to follow its lead
Moto is preparing to cut fuel prices at five of its motorway services areas (MSAs) by 15ppl after being given permission to display new digital fuel price signage on motorways, and is calling on other MSA operators to follow its lead.
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MPs call for urgent action over forthcoming collapse in revenue from motoring taxation
A committee of MPs has called for urgent action from the government to address the forthcoming collapse in revenue from motoring taxation caused by the phasing out of petrol and diesel cars and vans.
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Product News
PRODUCT NEWS: Pladis targets c-store growth with new Jacob’s mini cheddars sticks PMP
Global snacking company Pladis is aiming to help independent retailers propel crisps and snacks sales by strengthening its £1 Price-Marked Pack (PMP) range – introducing this format to its popular Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Sticks range, first launched in January 2021.
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Product News
PRODUCT NEWS: Magnum launches ‘Magnum Remix’
Magnum is bringing an exciting innovation to the category with ‘remixed’ versions of its best-selling classic, almond, and white chocolate flavours.
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Product News
PRODUCT NEWS: Fruit flavours drive Mentos gum sales
Growth for Mentos has been driven by its fruit flavours in its Pure Fresh range, the latest data can reveal.
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Product News
PRODUCT NEWS: Angel Delight launches ready-to-eat dessert pots
Premier Foods is introducing two ready-to-eat dessert pots from Angel Delight into the convenience and wholesale channel, designed specifically for Food to Go chillers.
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Product News
PRODUCT NEWS: Cadbury introduces portion control packaging
Cadbury has revealed a new packaging initiative on its Duos range, enabling consumers to twist to seal the snack and save half for later.
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News
Osprey Charging agrees partnership to install hubs at retail warehouses
Osprey Charging has agreed a partnership with real estate specialist Ediston to install rapid EV charging across its portfolio of retail warehouse sites in the UK.
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News
ACS welcomes commitments on crime and connectivity in levelling up white paper
The Association of the Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed commitments to tackle crime in communities and boost connectivity in rural areas in the government’s levelling up white paper.
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News
Convenience Tracking Programme reports delivery and click & collect continuing to grow
Delivery and click & collect are continuing to grow, according to the latest 12-weekly data from the Lumina Intelligence Convenience Tracking Programme.
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Product News
PRODUCT NEWS: Nestlé springs into action
Nestlé has a raft of new products available this spring. Its new KitKat Bites are described as ‘a more indulgent way’ to enjoy the popular snack.
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Focus On Feature
FOCUS ON SEASONAL CONFECTIONERY: Scramble for eggs
While Easter 2020 was a washout thanks to the first round of Covid restrictions, according to Kantar data, Easter 2021 was a boomtime for sales. Total Easter confectionery sales topped £373m, which was up nearly 26% on 2020 figures, and was even more than the £340m spent on chocolate in pre-Covid 2019.
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Analysis
SHOP TALK: Spreading the love this Valentine’s Day
This year Valentine’s Day (February 14) falls on a Monday which is definitely not the most romantic night of the week, however you can bet that many couples will still take the time to celebrate.
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News
Detectives looking into failed attempt to steal from ATM on forecourt in Ayr
Detectives from Police Scotland are appealing for information after two men attempted to steal from an ATM at a petrol station in the Prestwick Road area of Ayr.
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News
Appeal for witnesses after gang threaten man on forecourt and steal his car
Gloucestershire Police has appealed for witnesses to a robbery at a service station in Moreton-in-Marsh on Sunday night (30 January).