All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2020 – Page 4
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NewsFri-Jado displays new equipment at EuroShop retail trade fair
Food retailing equipment manufacturer Fri-Jado will be demonstrating two new products at the EuroShop retail trade fair, Messe Düsseldorf, from 16-20 February 2020.The company, which is exhibiting on stand F14, hall 15, will be showcasing its new range of Modular Counters and will unveil its latest combi oven models.The introduction ...
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NewsPolice investigate cash machine attack at York forecourt
North Yorkshire Police are investigating an attack on a cash machine at a petrol station near York’s outer ring road.The incident happened in the early hours Friday January 10 at the Co-op service station on Great North Way, in Nether Poppleton.A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: “North Yorkshire Police ...
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NewsArmed robber strikes at Manchester petrol station
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a petrol station.Officers were called to the Esso garage on Bolton Road shortly before 6pm on Sunday, January 12.A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “One man – who was wearing a mask – entered the service station armed ...
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NewsJet adds to its presence in the north of Scotland
Jet has strengthened its presence in the north of Scotland with West End Filling Station in Dingwall joining the fuel brand’s network.Highland Fuels, a Jet Approved Partner in Scotland, has won the contract to supply Phillips 66 fuels to the 2.4mlpa site, using the Jet brand under licence from Phillips ...
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NewsACS launches initiative to support people living with dementia
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a campaign in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society to help convenience retailers and colleagues better understand and support customers living with dementia. Launched today (15 January), the campaign coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Association of Convenience Stores and aims to create ...
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NewsRetailers urged to prepare for introduction of new £20 note
Retailers are being urged to ensure they are prepared for the new £20 note before its introduction on February 20. The new £20 note is printed on polymer and features the artist JMW Turner on the reverse but retains the distinctive £20 purple colour. According to the Bank of England ...
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NewsBlakemore pledges £100,000 investment in retailer’s site
Blakemore Trade Partners has pledged a £100,000 investment to Spar retailer Paul Baxter to enable him to carry out transformational development of his forecourt store.Paul runs DC Baxter Motors Gulf forecourt in the affluent village of Ruskington in Lincolnshire.The investment, which was awarded as a prize at Blakemore Trade Partners’ ...
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NewsGovernment taskforce says EVs could benefit UK’s energy system
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Energy Taskforce, a government-backed organisation that brings together key players in the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors, says that the effectively managed integration of EVs with the energy system could significantly improve electricity network efficiency, increase system resilience and limit the requirement to build costly new ...
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Pepping up the market
Forty-two per cent of adults drank sports or energy drinks or shots in the three months to May 2019, according to Mintel’s latest report on the sector. Most of these consumers were young men, many of whom said they drink sports/energy drinks or shots at least once a week.Not surprisingly, ...
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Lining up
When a tank needs replacing, it’s a big job. But Edward Wheeler, group managing director at Eurotank Service Group, believes forecourt operations should consider an upgrade instead with a tank lining system. He explains: "We can now offer a tank lining solution which is equal to new tanks in terms ...
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Solid gold sites
Our review of the Forecourt Trader of the Year 2019 awards continues with the regional winners from the Midlands and the North, plus three more specialist category champions Up to 4 MLPA Spar Newark Newark, Nottingham Spar Newark is a great-looking forecourt with its dual Spar and Jet branding. The ...
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Going green
Jagermeister has new green outer packaging as well as new units including Mini Meister 20ml bottles in a nine-pack with convenient perforations.
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Motor Fuel Group opens new-to-industry site
Top 50 Indie Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has opened a new-to-industry petrol filling station in Creekmoor, Poole, in Dorset. In addition to offering Shell fuels and a range of contactless car valeting facilities, the station also offers customers a 3,000sq ft Budgens store, a Subway restaurant and a range of ...
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Quorn takes Southern Fried route for on the go
The latest launch from Quorn is Southern Fried Poppers, an on-the-go snack which comprises Quorn vegetarian chicken in a Southern Fried breadcrumb coating. Rrp is £1.29 for a 60g pack.The launch will be backed by a consumer marketing campaign, in-store activation and digital support.It comes just weeks after the number ...
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Safety first
The reports of deaths, as well as illness, relating to vaping that are coming over from the US are startling to say the least. However, vaping product suppliers trading here in the UK are keen to reassure vapers and retailers that the products causing the problems in the US are ...
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EDGEPoS installation on Gulf-branded site
Crieff Garage, a Spar store and Gulf-branded forecourt site in Perth and Kinross, has installed the EDGEPoS software solution. Darren Nickels of EDGEPoS said: "We were excited to close 2019 with our first Gulf-branded fuel site, installing our award-winning EDGEPoS system with Robert and the team on-site." Robert Simpson, owner ...
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Middle East tensions could mean higher prices
Volatility in the oil market caused by the heightened tension in the Middle East could feed through to the pumps in the shape of higher prices, the RAC has warned. RAC fuel spokesman, Simon Williams, said: "Increasing tension between Washington and Tehran will cause the oil price to go up ...
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NewsShop Doctor: In the surgery this month - Three Elm Service Station Tonbridge, Kent
Location: Off the A26 between Hadlow and Tonbridge. Forecourt: My visit to Three Elm was in the evening and the site looked stunning thanks to the BP colours on the canopy and well-lit forecourt. And although it was a dark, rainy night the site was actually very busy. There is ...