All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2019
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NewsVolkswagen to produce chargers for electric vehicles
Volkswagen Group has announced it will start series production of its flexible fast charging station from 2020 onwards. The station, based on the principle of a powerbank, can charge up to four vehicles at the same time and also be used for the interim storage of eco-power. The station is ...
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NewsPRA arranges Business Breakout in Exeter
The PRA has arranged a Business Breakout in Exeter at Sandy Park Conference Centre, at junction 30 of the M5, on Wednesday February 27. The PRA are guests of CTC, which is hosting a trade show, and will be in the Baxter Suite from 10.15am until 1.00pm. Presentations will include: ...
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NewsACS backs call for harsher sanctions on illegal tobacco trade
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed calls from the Local Government Association (LGA) to impose tougher sanctions on those caught selling illicit tobacco. The LGA, which represents councils in England and Wales, has called for bigger fines to be imposed on those who sell illicit tobacco products, and ...
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NewsFast growing Top 50 Indies groups snap up two sites
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed on the sales of forecourts sites to two expanding operators. In Herefordshire, Lomas Kington Service Station in Kington, has been sold to Ascona Group. The store was rebuilt in 2017 and currently trades under a Spar banner, with the forecourt currently ...
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NewsEuro Garages planning MSA "unlike any other" on M5
Euro Garages has applied for planning permission for a motorway service area on land east of junction 24 of the M5, at Huntworth in Somerset, and says it will be "unlike any other". The MSA is part of a wider planning application to create an employment area, and in a ...
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NewsOil companies flocking to The Forecourt Show 2019
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.Gulf’s message is that if you’re a dealer looking to increase your profits and future-proof your forecourt business, then you need to visit ...
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Trebor unveils sugar-free sub-range
Mint brand Trebor has unveiled its first sugar-free hard-boiled sub-range, Trebor Cool Drops.Trebor is introducing the product in two flavours - Extra Fresh and Lemon – with the aim of bringing new consumers into the category, while driving incremental sales.Cool Drops comes in a handy 28g flip-top box, with less ...
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Quaker Oats launches on-pack promotion
Quaker Oats has launched a new on-pack promotion in partnership with Nuffield Health which aims to support retailers in driving post-Christmas sales of cereals as consumers look to healthier breakfast options in January. The promotion continues on from Quaker’s I owe it to Oats campaign focusing on three key health ...
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Minions return to the Kinder Surprise stable
The Minions licence is returning to the Kinder Surprise range with seven new toys up for grabs. The special edition eggs are launching this month and will be supported with a £2m marketing investment. Levi Boorer, customer development director for Ferrero UK & Ireland, commented: “Minions has been the best ...
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NewsZinger shots packaging given a New Year makeover
James White Drinks’ range of 100% natural Zinger shots is starting the new year with a new look.Aimed at drivers who need a natural boost and the on-the-go, Zingers provide a quick and easy wake-up shock and a natural healthy alternative to a coffee, tea or sugar and caffeine-loaded energy ...
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NewsFirst Morrisons Daily opens at Essar-branded MPK site
Essar has confirmed the first opening of a Morrisons Daily at one of its branded retail outlets at Moulsford in Oxfordshire, with several more planned to follow.The station is one of 12 MPK sites recently unveiled under the Essar marque, following an agreement reached in November.Essar entered the UK retail ...
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NewsChicago Town launches takeaway pizza concept
Frozen pizza brand Chicago Town is aiming to help convenience retailers get a big slice of the grab and go market with a hot and fresh takeaway pizza concept.Retailers who buy the Chicago Town hot ‘Pizza to Go’ cabinet - for £550+VAT - will be reimbursed in free stock. There ...
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NewsCertas Energy opens bunker refuelling site in Holyhead
Certas Energy has opened a new bunker refuelling site in Holyhead, North Wales. It unveiled plans for the development, which is the only dedicated HGV-refuelling facility on the island of Anglesey, in July. The site features a high-speed refuelling system, which dispenses fuel at up to 120 litres per minute, ...
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NewsBurton’s Biscuits introduces Maryland Sugar Free Cookies
Burton’s Biscuit Company has followed up its sugar-reduction programme on core Maryland and the introduction of less than 100 calorie packs across its Minis range, with the launch of Maryland Sugar Free Cookies. The new offering has an MRSP of £1.39 for the 230g pack. Kate Needham, marketing and insight ...
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NewsUsed diesel car sales holding up well at auctions
The overall used car market reached record highs in 2018, with diesel sales holding up, despite pressures in the new car market, according to James Tomlinson, chairman of The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA). He said auction activity was unprecedented in 2018, with both first time conversion rates and ...
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NewsLINK offers extra payment for selected ATM providers
LINK, the UK’s main cash machine network, has announced a super premium that will significantly increase payments to ATM operators in remote and deprived areas by up to £2.75 per cash withdrawal. Taking effect from 1 April, the premium will be made available to around 3,500 potentially eligible free-to-use ATMs ...
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Müller extends sponsorship of British Athletics
Dairy brand Müller has extended its partnership with British Athletics until the end of 2021. The extended association, which began in 2016, will see Müller become title partner for ten world-class events over the next three years. In 2019, the dairy company will be title partner for the Müller Indoor ...
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NewsJTI removes gantry from shop after illicit tobacco find
JTI has removed its tobacco gantry from Bunty’s in Weldbank Lane, Chorley, following the discovery of illegal tobacco at the store last year. The gantry removal, JTI’s 35th since 2014, comes as part of the manufacturer’s continued efforts to combat the illicit trade via its Don’t Be Complicit in Illicit ...
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NewsRetailers urged to report shop theft after claimed reduction
The Association of Convenience store (ACS) is urging retailers to report incidents of shop theft after latest crime statistics showed a decline. The Office for National Statistics Annual Crime Survey for England and Wales reported the number of police recorded shop theft incidents for the year ending September 2018 decreased ...
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Ben & Jerry’s adds to its Moo-phoria range
Ben & Jerry’s is adding two new flavours to the Moo-phoria range. Salted Caramel Brownie and Chocolate Cookies & Cream are made with Fairtrade-certified ingredients and taste each 100ml serving contains 124-132 calories. The additions join existing flavours, Caramel Cookie Fix and Chocolate Cookie Dough, to provide more low-calorie options.Christina ...