All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2024
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Promotional FeatureHow to harness the power of forecourt insurance
A comprehensive insurance package could make the difference between peace of mind and sleepless nights for forecourt operators. So, what are the different types of coverage available and the most frequent insurance claims seen?
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NewsMaxol targets twentysomethings for convenience sales
Maxol is targeting shoppers in their mid-20s, pre-family and with greater spending power, as it repositions from a traditional fuels-centric company to a convenience led retailer.
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NewsBP identifies bespoke food, dealer recruitment, and ultra-rapid EV charging for 2024 forecourt plans
When picking up a bottle of champagne, freshly cut flowers, and a bean-to-cup coffee is cited as a key shopping mission you get an idea of what BP is trying to achieve with its estate of 1,100 UK forecourt sites, including the 313 it owns.
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Product NewsWin a chunk of Cadbury history
In 2024 Cadbury will celebrate its 200th birthday and as part of the year-long celebrations, Cadbury Hot Chocolate has a promotion that gives shoppers the chance to win either £2,000 in cash – or one of 200 limited edition Cadbury “Chunk” mugs.
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Product NewsLost Mary launches first pod system
Global vaping brand, Lost Mary, has unveiled its first pod system, called Tappo, which is being marketed as a cost-effective alternative to single-use vapes that doesn’t compromise on flavour.
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Product NewsEpic retailer giveaway with KP
KP Snacks has launched the £30k McCoy’s Epic Eats giveaway, which gives retailers the chance to win one of 100 £300 wholesale credit prizes. Running now for eight weeks, retailers at participating wholesalers will be entered into the free prize draw when they buy a case of both new McCoy’s Epic Eats flavours: Bangin’ BBQ and Chip Shop Curry Sauce in the £1.25 PMP format.
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Product NewsWin pizza with Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is giving shoppers the chance to win a £20 pizza voucher from a pool of 25,000 Domino’s pizza vouchers and enter a draw to win one of four exclusive trips to the Pizza Village in Naples.
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Product NewsBite-sized Häagen-Dazs
Häagen-Dazs has launched a new snacking format in two varieties: Salted Caramel Bites and Chocolate Bites. The treats are available now in boxes of eight from Morrisons, with other supermarkets and wholesalers to follow.
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Product NewsSoreen Lift Bars launch in singles
Following the successful launch of Soreen Lift Bar multipacks last spring, Soreen has launched two new single variants – Blueberry and Banana. These contain a naturally occurring source of vitamin B12, offering shoppers a healthier on-the-go snacking alternative that is designed to give them a boost.
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Product NewsPepsi gets new pack designs
Pepsi is unveiling a complete rebrand in March, with new pack designs for all formats rolling out across grocery, wholesale and convenience. The rebrand aims to create a consistent identity across the Pepsi Max, diet, regular and flavoured cola ranges, with new packaging visuals, in-store materials and displays.
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AnalysisSHOP TALK: When the computer says no!
The availability of Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at Gridserve’s new Gatwick site got me thinking about how you were all getting on with your self-checkouts. Are they saving your staff time and you money?
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NewsMPK Garages hits out at no means of payment as “a kind of payday loan”
No-means-of-payment (NMoP) incidents have trebled over the past six months for Top Indie retailer MPK Garages, with people using the excuse as “a kind of payday loan”, stalling payment for three or four weeks, while they are tracked down for payment.
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NewsACS report highlights key role of rural independent retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores is celebrating the crucial role that rural shops play in thousands of communities across the UK as part of the launch of its 2024 Rural Shop Report.
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NewsUK EV charger installations up 45% in a year
A 45% increase in the number of public electric vehicle charging devices installed in the UK in the past year has been revealed by the latest quarterly figures released by the Department for Transport.
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NewsGridserve launches ‘fastest and most powerful’ commercially available charger
Gridserve has introduced its fastest electric vehicle charger - the 360kW ABB Terra 360 - following a successfull trial at its Braintree Electric Forecourt back in October 2022.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON TANKS AND PIPEWORK: Phased approach
Having any work done on your forecourt can be a headache, especially if it means downtime across whole site.
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NewsMFG agrees partnership and proposed acquisition of 337 Morrisons forecourts in £2.5bn deal
MFG and Morrisons have confirmed the proposed acquisition by MFG of 337 Morrisons petrol forecourts (including fuel, convenience retail kiosk and ancillary services) and more than 400 associated sites across the UK for the development of ’ultra-rapid’ EV charging.
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NewsGrove Retail addresses planning issues to get new site built
Top 50 Indie Grove Retail is closer to getting a new forecourt built at New Cumnock in Ayrshire after submitting a report on its proposals to East Ayrshire Council.