All articles by John Wood – Page 84
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco launches addition to its Embassy Signature range
Imperial Tobacco has launched New Crush, an addition to its Embassy Signature range designed specifically for former crushball smokers looking for premium nicotine solutions at a competitive price.
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Equipment NewsHome delivery app agrees new partnership with TSG UK’s EPoS system
The home delivery app Appy Shop has agreed a new partnership with EPoS and service provider TSG UK.
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NewsDfT minister pledges to end monopoly on supply of EV chargers at motorway services
The government is planning to end the monopoly on electric car charging at motorway services and will legislate to ensure charging points are reliable and can be accessed by anyone with a contactless card, according to Electrifying.com.
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NewsMFG reopens Lake District site after introducing new Budgens store and Greggs
MFG has reopened its Newby Bridge site in the Lake District after a rebuild that included the introduction of a new Budgens store, the addition of more food-to-go offerings and a new Greggs.
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NewsThird of UK drivers expect to buy their first EV in next five year says NewMotion
More than a third (37%) of British drivers say they are likely to buy their first electric vehicle (EV) in the next five years, according to a report published by Shell’s EV charging arm NewMotion.
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NewsMan charged with firearms offences after police cars block off forecourt
A man from Lambeth in south London has been charged with firearms offences and remanded into custody after he was arrested on a Shell forecourt in Liverpool.
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NewsACS calls for exemption for smaller stores from proposed recycling regulations
Small shops should be able to apply for exemption if new recycling regulations on returning bottles and cans to retailers are enacted, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Product NewsRustlers introduces a range of food-to-go solutions to cater for variety of stores’ needs
A range of food-to-go solutions is being launched by Kepak Consumer Foods’ Rustlers brand.
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Product NewsBen & Jerry’s launches cookie dough ice cream that can be consumed on the move
Ben & Jerry’s has launched a variant of its Cookie Dough ice cream that can be consumed on the move.
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Equipment NewsGripHero launches static-safe hand protection made with recycled plastics
GripHero, the maker of static-safe hand protection and on-the-nozzle dispensers for fuel pumps, has launched a 100% recycled product to enable forecourts to cut their annual carbon footprint.
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Equipment NewsEDGEPoS systems installed at three Essar sites together with Head Office
Three EDGEPoS installs have been completed at Ehtsham Ul Haq’s Essar-branded forecourts at Hatton Service Station, Rockbay Service Station in Buxton and new to open Burslem Filling Station in Stoke-on-Trent.
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NewsForecourt Trader’s new Top 50 Indies demonstrates resilience of sector
MFG has been confirmed as the number one in Forecourt Trader’s 2021 Top 50 Indies, which was published this week.
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NewsACS calls for greater powers for trading standards to tackle illicit tobacco market
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tighter control over the illicit tobacco market in response to an HMRC consultation on tackling tobacco duty evasion.
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NewsMaxol charity fund-raiser generates £15,000 for Aware in Northern Ireland
Customers in Northern Ireland of family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol helped raise £15,000 during the company’s annual Christmas Coffee Cup fund raising campaign 2020, with all proceeds going to their local charity partner, Aware.
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NewsCriminals use digger to steal cash machine from Shell service station
Detectives from Kent Police are appealing for information following the theft of a cash machine from a service station on the A299 Thanet Way.
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Product NewsDiet Coke launches on-pack promotion offering trial of digital subscription service Readly
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a new on-pack promotion for Diet Coke, offering consumers a free trial to the digital subscription service, Readly.
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NewsPRA welcomes chancellor’s decision to maintain freeze on level of fuel duty
The PRA and the RAC have welcomed the decision by the chancellor to not raise the level of fuel duty in today’s Budget.
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Product NewsCarabao organises prize draw for retailers to win tickets to international cricket matches
Energy drink brand Carabao is giving retailers the chance to win pairs of tickets to England Cricket matches this summer.
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Product NewsGrenade announces three new flavours of its functional drink Grenade Energy
Performance nutrition brand Grenade is about to introduce three new flavours of its functional drink, Grenade Energy, with confirmed listings across major retailers including Motor Fuel Group.
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NewsEG Group opens new-to-industry service station at Rushden
EG Group has opened a new-to-industry site at Rushden in Northamptonshire.