All articles by John Wood – Page 34
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NewsExperienced convenience retailers buy their first forecourt after long search
An experienced pair of convenience retailers have bought their first petrol filling station and have plans for a significant development of the forecourt and its store.
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NewsEG Group opens its 50th Asda on the Move store at petrol filling station in Derby
EG Group has opened its 50th roadside Asda on the Move convenience store, at a petrol filling station in Derby.
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Product Newsf’real adds Chocolate Fudge Brownie to its line-up of milkshake flavours
Chocolate Fudge Brownie is being added to the range of flavours available in f’real self-serve shakes following the launch of summer releases, Birthday Cake and Banana.
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Product NewsBurts Chips doubles donation to RNLI after success of limited edition
Snack maker Burts Chips has announced it will be doubling its initial donation to charity partner the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) after the success of sales from its limited-edition Prawn Cocktail flavour that was launched earlier this year.
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NewsACS primes MPs on involvement of local store as they debate Healthy Start Scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has briefed MPs on the important role that local shops play in ensuring that their communities have access to healthy foods ahead of a Westminster Hall debate on the Healthy Start Scheme.
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NewsPRA unveils details of its first Business Breakout event of the autumn season
The PRA has announced plans for its first Business Breakout in its autumn season of events, at Cambridge, on Thursday September 22
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NewsEG Group announces fund-raising partnership with Barnardo’s
EG Group has partnered with Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity.
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NewsHighland Fuels opens its first Morrisons Daily store after knock-down rebuild
Highland Fuels has opened its first Morrisons Daily convenience store after a knock-down rebuild of its Ravenspark filling station in Irvine.
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NewsTV football legends Ray Stubbs and Mark Lawrenson to host Forecourt Trader Awards
Football pundits Ray Stubbs and Mark Lawrenson have been announced as the hosts of the biggest event in the forecourt calendar, the Forecourt Trader Awards.
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NewsRAC criticises petrol prices despite record fall but applauds enterprising independents
Despite 12.31ppl coming off the average price of petrol last month – the largest monthly drop on record – pump prices remain a long way off what the RAC believes are fair given current wholesale fuel costs.
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NewsEG Group launches ultra-fast EV charging proposition called EV Point at Frontier Park
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group has launched a proprietary branded ultra-fast electric vehicle charging proposition, EV Point, at the group’s flagship Frontier Park site in Blackburn.
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NewsACS urges Welsh government to exempt small stores from HFSS placement rules
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on introducing restrictions on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products highlighting the impact on retailers and need for a consistent regulatory approach across the UK.
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Product NewsFanta unveils on-pack promotion to boost sales at Halloween
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced details of this year’s Fanta Halloween activity, including an on-pack promotion offering prizes or scary surprises.
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Product NewsLucozade Zero launches competition where every entry wins a prize
Lucozade Energy has launched Zero Losers, its first on-pack promotion across the Lucozade Zero range, where a prize is guaranteed with every entry.
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NewsFirst Bus places order for 193 electric buses aided by government funding
First Bus has placed one of UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) bus orders with UK manufacturer Wrightbus, following successful bids with local authorities as part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA) funding scheme.
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NewsBMW commences hydrogen fuel cell production for addition to BMW iX5
BMW has commenced fuel cell production at its competence centre for hydrogen in Munich.
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NewsBank of England reminds retailers about withdrawal of paper £20 and £50 notes
The Bank of England has issued a reminder to retailers that there is just one month to go until it withdraws legal tender status of its paper £20 and £50 banknotes.
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Product NewsCadbury Fingers campaign gives tips on learning British Sign Language
Cadbury Fingers is launching a new integrated campaign created in partnership with the National Deaf Children’s Society.
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NewsEVs still better value than petrol and diesel cars insist advocates despite price cap hike
The RAC and advocates for electric vehicles have insisted that EVs still provide better value than petrol and diesel models, despite the massive increase in the energy price cap announced last week.
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NewsInformation campaign ahead of E10 launch in Northern Ireland
A new information campaign for motorists in Northern Ireland has been launched ahead of the introduction of E10 petrol there on November 1.