All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2020
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NewsUK drivers’ interest in low- and zero-emission vehicles doubles
UK drivers are showing signs they are starting to embrace low- and zero-emission electric vehicles, according to the RAC. Research conducted for the RAC Report on Motoring shows the number of drivers who say they will choose an electric car as their next vehicle has doubled in the past 12 ...
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NewsSite offered as development opportunity for fuel retailers
A former petrol station site currently operated as a hand car wash is being offered as a development opportunity for the fuel retail sector.The 0.4-acre site is between Stratford-upon-Avon and Chipping Camden, and is situated close to the Meon Vale development, which has planning permission for 1,050 homes, leisure facilities, ...
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Rubicon revamps pack design to reinforce standout on shelf
Fruit juice brand Rubicon is rolling out new pack designs across the range with the aim of enhancing the brand’s on-shelf presence.“The new pack design has performed really well in consumer research, with consumers viewing the new-look packs as vibrant, modern and eye-catching,” said Adrian Troy, marketing director at Barr ...
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NewsDeal signed for three hydrogen fuel cell buses in Northern Ireland
A deal for the first hydrogen fuel cell-powered buses in Northern Ireland has been signed by the public transport company Translink.Translink has ordered three of the buses from Wrightbus in a deal supported by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and the Northern Irish government’s Department for Infrastructure.As part ...
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NewsOnline retailer opens first bricks and mortar store at Roadchef site
Roadchef has signed a deal with online gift specialist Prezzybox which will see Prezzybox’s first bricks and mortar store open at a motorway service area (MSA) in February.It will open at Roadchef Strensham South (M5), and will offer visitors the opportunity to buy presents. Commenting on the opening, Mark Fox, ...
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NewseXpresso Plus offers solution to backlash from tea drinkers
A drinks-to-go supplier claims its slim-line PG tips machine can fill a gap in retailers’ drinks offer, following claims in The Sun that Shell suffered a consumer backlash after tea was removed from its Costa drinks machines.eXpresso Plus suggests its PG tips machine can sit next to existing coffee-to-go solutions, ...
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Mars Wrigley UK uses augmented reality in Maltesers campaign
Mars Wrigley UK has unveiled a new augmented reality (AR) campaign for Maltesers Bunny. The campaign, an extension of last year’s Easter activation, will see Mars Wrigley UK call on consumers to help locate scores of ‘escaped’ Maltesers Bunnies. This year, through Mars Wrigley’s partnership with Snapchat, people will be ...
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NewsThree men charged with causing explosions during raids on ATMs
Three men have been charged with conspiracy to cause explosions likely to endanger life after five arrests in connection with a series of ATM thefts across Hampshire and Surrey. The three have also been charged with conspiracy to steal and the charges relate to events between August 2019 and January ...
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Ben & Jerry’s launches Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Chunks
Ben & Jerry’s is launching Fairtrade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Chunks. The snackable dough chunks are made using the same recipe as in the ice cream, loaded with Fairtrade chocolate. The dough chunks come in 170g bags, each with six servings and can be found in the freezer aisle. Ben ...
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NewsACS warns Environment Bill could cause problems for retailers
The Government has confirmed it will re-introduce the Environment Bill to Parliament, kick starting debate on the introduction of a deposit return scheme, reform of the PRN (packaging recovery note) system and a new levy on single use plastics. ACS has warned that the legislation will pose operational challenges for ...
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CCEP renews support for Great British Spring Clean 2020
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) will again be a supporting partner of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean 2020, and is calling on internal colleagues, customers, partners and suppliers to back the initiative by hosting clean-up events between 20 March and 13 April.Last year more than half a million people ...
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Weetabix airs new advert in £11m multi-channel marketing push
Weetabix will unveil a new TV advert on Monday February 3 as part of its £11m multi-channel marketing push, as it continues to evolve its ‘Have You Had Your Weetabix’ campaign. It will launch across adults and kids’ national TV, social media and online (Facebook and YouTube) and it is ...
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NewsJet reveals plans for 50-100 co-owned sites
Plans are under way to develop a Jet-branded company-owned network of between 50-100 sites, according to Mary Wolf, director of Jet Retail UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips 66. The numbers were revealed following the official opening of Askern Service Station in Doncaster, on January 30th, following a ...
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NewsHarvest Energy opens partner store with Morrisons
Harvest Energy has become the latest forecourt operator to partner Morrisons with the opening of a Morrisons Daily store at one of its sites. Rontec already has more than 50 sites with Morrisons stores while MPK has converted 18 of its sites to Morrisons Daily or Morrisons Select stores. Harvest ...
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NewsDigger used to rip cash machine from wall of forecourt shop
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after a cash machine was stolen from an Esso petrol station in Staplehurst.A digger is reported to have been used to rip the ATM from the wall of the forecourt store at Iden Park, Cranbrook Road, shortly after 2.50am on Saturday 25 January.The cash ...
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Social media campaign for Vitalite extols diary-free lifestyle
Saputo Dairy UK has announces the launch of a new social media campaign for its Vitalite dairy-free spread, celebrating the joy of a dairy-free lifestyle.The campaign, Viva La Vitalite, aims to build awareness and drive brand relevance and affinity, while also establishing Vitalite’s presence on Instagram. The brand’s first paid ...
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NewsEG Group buys development site in Shrewsbury
Euro Garage’s parent company EG Group has bought a 5.24-acre development site next to Shrewsbury’s Churncote Island on the main A5 trunk road. Toby Shaw, who handled the sale for Towler Shaw Roberts, said: “This is a very high-profile site, one of the most significant of its type to come ...
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Burts reinforces health message with new look for Lentil Waves
In recognition of a shift in the number of consumers looking for healthier and free-from alternatives Burts Snacks has updated its Lentil Waves range. Rolling out this month, the new-look range of Burts Lentil Waves includes gluten-free certification by Coeliac UK and will carry the Crossed Grain trademark. As well ...
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NewsNew chief executive officer appointed at Essar Oil UK
Essar Oil UK has appointed a successor to S Thangapandian to head up operations at its Stanlow refinery at Ellesmere Port, which supplies 16% of all UK road transport fuels.Mark Wilson, who has held senior positions at BP and Innovene, takes over as CEO of Essar Oil UK from S ...
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NewsPolice hunt gang after ram-raid on South Yorkshire forecourt
Three thieves who ram-raided a petrol station in South Yorkshire are being hunted by police. The Premier petrol station on Barnsley Road, West Melton, was targeted at around 4.30am on Saturday January 25. A silver hatchback was driven repeatedly into the building, causing damage to the shutters, said a police ...