All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2020 – Page 7
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NewsMan injured by quad bike at filling station’s car wash
Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured when he was hit by a quad bike on a petrol forecourt. Officers are investigating after the collision at the car wash in the Shell petrol station in High Street, Aldershot, between 4pm and 4.30pm on Sunday January 5. ...
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NewsRobbers threaten assistant during raid at Derbyshire site
Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for information after a member of staff was threatened at a service station store in Dronfield Woodhouse. Police were called to reports of a robbery at the service station in Stubley Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse, at 5.40am on Tuesday 7 January. A member of staff was ...
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Walkers adds two flavours to its Wotsits line-up
Walkers is adding two new flavours to its Wotsits line-up – Flamin’ Hot and Sizzling Steak. The new additions will sit alongside the cheese flavour. Fernando Kahane, Walkers marketing director at PepsiCo, commented: “Shoppers are expanding their repertoire within the savoury snacks category and actively seeking out flavours that pack ...
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NewsEG Group targets Caltex Australia for possible acquisition
Euro Garage’s parent company EG Group has approached fuel retailer and refiner Caltex Australia about the potential acquisition of some or all of its assets in a deal that could be worth more than £4.5bn. Caltex, which has a network of sites accounting for about 16% of petrol sales in ...
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Scandinavian Tobacco Group acquires Royal Agio Cigars
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has acquired all the shares of Agio Beheer BV (Royal Agio), which is the holding company of the Royal Agio Cigars group.Royal Agio is a leading European cigar company with a strong cigar portfolio including key brands such as Mehari´s, Panter and Balmoral. These products are ...
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NewsIonity orders an additional 324 350kW EV chargers from ABB
Electric charger manufacturer ABB has received an order for 324 additional 350 kW electric vehicle chargers from Ionity. The chargers are to be rolled out in 24 countries by the end of 2020 as part of the second phase of its network expansion. ABB was commissioned in 2018 as technology ...
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NewsACS urges retailers to take part in its 2020 crime survey
Retailers are being urged to share their experiences of retail crime over the past 12 months in the Association of Convenience Stores’ 2020 Crime Survey. The survey examines the impact that crime has on the convenience sector looking at how crime is affecting retailers, number of incidents experienced and how ...
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NewsVolatility in oil market set to push up prices at the pumps
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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NewsJTI removes gantries from three stores for selling illicit tobacco
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has removed its gantries from three retailers’ stores after they were convicted of selling illegal tobacco.The removal of JTI gantries from NJ Food & Wine in Staines, Kenton Superstores in Harrow and KS News in Bilston takes the total number of gantries removed to 43.The tobacco ...
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NewsPRA publishes its Market Review with focus on future trends
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has published its Market Review 2020, a 64-page guide to the forecourt industry with special emphasis on alternative fuels and the transition to electric vehicles.PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: This is the most comprehensive annual review we have ever produced thanks to terrific contributions from ...
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NewsLondon’s first EV rapid charging hub opened by TfL and Engenie
London’s first rapid EV charging hub has been opened at Stratford International Station car park by Transport for London (TfL) and electric vehicle (EV) charging network Engenie.Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said: “London’s air quality is a serious public health crisis and we face a climate emergency which threatens our ...
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NewsEurotank wins maintenance deal for Central England Co-op’s sites
Central England Co-operative (CEC) has contracted Eurotank to manage maintenance and ensure compliance across its network of 22 petrol filling stations (PFS).The agreement covers maintenance of pumps, gauges and electrics, with scope to also provide maintenance of tanks, pipework, civils and building fabric repairs – all the aspects needed to ...
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NewsNew car market records third annual decline in sales
The UK new car market declined in 2019, with annual registrations falling for the third consecutive year, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 2,311,140 units were registered last year, down 2.4% on the previous year. There was modest growth in ...
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NewsACS welcomes extension of Welsh retail rate relief scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed an announcement from the Welsh Government which has confirmed an extension to the High Streets and Retail Rate Relief scheme for 2020-21.As part of the scheme, retail properties with a rateable value up to £9,100 will have a rates bill of zero ...
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NewsRugby star Rhys Webb becomes ambassador for Oil 4 Wales
Welsh international rugby player Rhys Webb has become an ambassador for Oil 4 Wales. The scrum half, who played for the British and Irish Lions in 2017, has been appointed to the role at the independent family-run oil distributor to coincide with his return to Welsh rugby. The 31-year-old confirmed ...
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NewsEDGEPoS installed at Gulf site in Scotland
Crieff Garage, a Spar and Gulf-branded convenience forecourt site in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, has installed the EDGEPoS software solution. Darren Nickels of EDGEPoS said: “We are excited to be closing the year with our first Gulf-branded fuel site and installing our award-winning EDGEPoS system with Robert and the team ...
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Urban Eat refreshes range with four new products
Sandwich brand Urban Eat, is freshening up its range with four new products aiming to appeal to shoppers looking for a lighter lunch alternative in the new year.The additions will be available from 6 January to the 25 April. They comprise two seasonal limited editions - Herby Chicken Sandwich and ...
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NewsCCTV shows motorbike gang swarming onto forecourt
Film of a motorbike gang swarming across a forecourt and stealing items has been released by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The footage was recorded by security cameras at the Shell petrol station on Altrincham Road on the evening of Thursday 31 October 2019, and officers are appealing for information from ...
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NewsStolen car set on fire on forecourt in Northern Ireland
A stolen car has been set on fire on the forecourt of a Belfast petrol filling station in what police described as an “unbelievably reckless act.The blaze at the forecourt on Rosetta Road, in the south east of the city, was reported to police at about 1am on Thursday December ...
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KP Snacks kicks off year with campaign for Hula Hoops Puft
KP Snacks is kicking off the new year with a nationwide poster campaign to support Hula Hoops Puft.The campaign represents more than £1m investment in the brand and will run across the UK until 23 February.Hula Hoops Puft is aimed at for shoppers looking for a healthier snack and has ...