All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2016 – Page 5
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Product news: Tropical boost for Skittles
Wrigley is adding a juicy new flavour to the Skittles range, with the launch of Skittles Tropical. Available to retailers from January 25, Skittles Tropical single bags (55g), hanging bags (125g), and sharing pouches (174g) will provide retailers with Skittles from the tropical rainbow, with flavours including orange, passion fruit, ...
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Coca Cola launches ’one brand’ global marketing strategy
Coca Cola has revealed a new ‘One Brand’ global marketing strategy that, for the first time ever, unitesCoca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light/Diet Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, and Coca-Cola Life under the Coca-Cola brand positioning in one global creative campaign, ’Taste the Feeling’.The ‘One Brand’ Strategy aims to extends the global equity and iconic ...
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Product news: One can - and you can, says Red Bull
Leading energy drink brand, Red Bull, is kicking off the New Year with a marketing campaign to get consumers moving in the bleak winter months. The ‘One Can and You Can’ campaign will deliver the message that one can of Red Bull can give you the energy and motivation to ...
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Product news: More crunch from McCoy’s following range enhancements
Leading ridged crisp brand McCoy’s, has enhanced the texture across its entire range and strenthened the flavour across its top-selling packs: Salt & Malt Vinegar, Cheddar & Onion, Original and Paprika. On-shelf from February, the KP Snacks says the upgrade builds on the momentum of the brand’s recent re-design and ...
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NewsEuro Garages turnover up 26% to £816m
Euro Garages turnover was up 26% to £816m for the year to July 31, according to accounts just filed at Companies House, and pre-tax profit more than doubled to £34.8m compared with £15.3m the previous year. Early in the year covered by the accounts, Euro Garages completed the acquisition of ...
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£75m awarded for new vehicle research
Five new projects to develop low carbon and energy efficient technology in the automotive sector have been awarded £75m of joint government and industry funding, the business secretary Sajid Javid has announced. The funding has been awarded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre, a 10-year, £1bn joint partnership between Government ...
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MRH avoids inquiry over Esso acquisitions
MRH has avoided a potential inquiry into its acquisition of 78 service stations from Esso after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) accepted undertakings by the company. In November the CMA warned the number one Top 50 Indie MRH that it could face a full scale inquiry because of concerns ...
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Cars failing emission standards says Which
The consumer watchdog Which claims the majority of cars contravened emissions regulations when it carried out realistic tests, and is calling for more rigorous assessment. All of the vehicles officially complied with recent EU emission regulations (either Euro 5 or the tougher Euro 6 depending on the age of ...
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Positive outlook as forecourt property prices continue on upward trajectory
The forecourt sector in 2015 saw the conclusion of a seismic shift in ownership that has seen oil companies divesting assets and tying purchasing independents into supply agreements, according to Steve Rodell, managing director of the retail division of property specialist Christie & Co. In the company’s latest business outlook, ...
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Minister opens new testing facility
Transport minister Robert Goodwill has opened a state-of-the-art testing facility in Milton Keynes that will support the government’s pledge for every new car and van to be emission-free by 2040. The Intertek laboratory is the UK’s highest capacity electric and hybrid vehicle testing centre, and offers Britain’s plug-in car industry ...
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News£300,000 investment in Bristol Spar site
A £300,000 expansion project at a Spar forecourt store near Bristol Airport has been completed following a co-investment scheme between owner Justin Taylor and Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for Spar stores in the south west. The store, at Littleton Mills, near Winford, has doubled in size in order ...
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NewsSupermarkets cut further 2ppl off diesel
Tesco and Morrisons have followed after Asda cut 2ppl off the price of diesel, bringing its national price cap down to 97.7ppl while unleaded remains at 99.7ppl. Andy Peake, Asda’s senior petrol director, said: “We’re delighted to be the first retailer to take diesel to its lowest price level in ...
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Complaint against AA advert upheld
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has ruled against the AA after complaints about claims it made in a TV advert and on its website. A voice-over in the TV advert stated: “With more patrols, more specialist skills and more expertise than anyone else, we are the Automobile Association. We are ...
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Smokescreen defeats forecourt burglars
A smokescreen security device foiled burglars who broke into a Staffordshire forecourt early on January 21. The thieves broke in to Sainsbury’s filling station at Ventura Park, Tamworth, while it was closed, but were driven off by the smokescreen which they set off. A spokesman from Staffordshire Police said: “We ...
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Rats force MRH to close site
MRH has had to close a service station in Essex for a week while an infestation of rats was wiped out. Staff at the site at Herongate, near Brentwood, discovered rats had got into the sales building, said MRH company secretary David Hathaway. “Like any responsible employer we shut down, ...
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ULEV market at tipping point says minister
The market for ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) has reached a tipping point and is about to take off in the way the internet did in the 1990s, according to roads minister Andrew Jones. Speaking at the Chargemaster Electric Vehicle Charge Event, he said: “The shift we are seeing reminds ...
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Product news: Mr Kipling adds new range
Premier Foods, through its Mr Kipling brand, is launching a new Exceedingly Good Cake range. Consisting of golden oaty cakes, the range will include wholesome ingredients such as cranberry, orange and coconut. The Exceedingly Good range is designed to appeal to the increasing number of people who focus on a ...
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Product news: Maynards and Bassetts come together to boost adult candy category
Maynards and Bassetts will be joining forces next month to reinvigorate adult candy, with a new brand to lead and inspire the category. The entire range will come under the Maynards Bassetts branding, with a total packaging redesign and the launch of new Bertie’s Jelly Mix. The new brand ...
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Centrum focuses amenities in one unit
A new Forecourt Amenity Unit has been designed, developed and produced by Leafield Environmental. Named Centrum, the 1.4 metre high unit serves to collect waste and dispense gloves and c-fold hand wipes for forecourt customer, all in a single unit with access on two sides. Based on a 500mm x ...
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Product news: Butterkist unveils Easter popcorn
Butterkist is launching a limited edition popcorn for the Easter snacking market. Butterkist Limited Edition Hot Cross Bun popcorn (150g, MRRSP £1.49) will launch on 15 February. It will be the first hot cross bun popcorn to the market, developed following consumer research which shows that 95% of consumers are ...