All articles by John Wood – Page 90
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Product NewsCCEP and Monster Energy unveil new support initiative for convenience retailers
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) and Monster Energy have unveiled a new support initiative to help convenience retailers maximise energy drink sales.
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NewsJailed shopkeeper has sentence extended for failing to pay confiscation order
A jailed shopkeeper, who smuggled, stored and sold thousands of illegal cigarettes, must serve a further three-and-a-half years in prison for failing to repay a £494,000 confiscation order.
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Equipment NewsSuresite Group appoints new CEO and invests in sales and commercial team
Suresite Group, the service provider for forecourt and retail, has announced the appointment of Steve Hoban as the company’s new CEO, and several other senior appointments.
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Equipment NewsGripHero again offers free dispensers across the globe to help prevent Covid spread
GripHero, the maker of hand-protection and on-the-nozzle dispensers for fuel pumps and fuel bays, is to offer its dispensers free to forecourts across the globe.
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Product NewsQuavers brings back Prawn Cocktail and Salt & Vinegar to its line-up of flavours
Walkers’ snack brand Quavers is bringing back two flavours to its line-up – Prawn Cocktail and Salt & Vinegar.
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NewsPolice release CCTV images after armed robbery at forecourt in Eastleigh
Hampshire Police has released CCTV images of a man its officers want to identify following an armed robbery at a petrol station in Eastleigh.
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Product NewsCadbury marks Creme Egg’s 50th birthday with Golden Goobilee campaign
Cadbury is marking the 50th birthday of its Creme Egg with the launch of a new Golden Goobilee campaign, as Cadbury Creme Eggs return to stores nationwide.
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Product NewsHäagen-Dazs launches a 2-in-1 ice cream concept to satisfy demand for innovation
Luxury ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is aiming to shake up the ice cream category by launching a 2-in-1 ice-cream, Duo; a multi-texture creation in three flavours: Belgian Chocolate & Vanilla Crunch, Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel Crunch and Belgian Chocolate & Strawberry.
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NewsMFG acquires seven petrol stations and nine new to industry sites from BP
MFG has signed an agreement to purchase seven operational petrol stations and nine new to industry (NTI) sites from BP.
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NewsNew lockdown having less impact on road fuel sales than first one
The lockdowns currently in place across England, Scotland and Wales appear to be having much less impact on road fuel sales than the first lockdown in March 2020, but more of an impact than the second lockdown in England in November, according to the latest figures from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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NewsAutonomous vehicle market in UK forecast to be worth £41.7bn by 2035
Forty per cent of new car sales could have self-driving capabilities, with a total market value of £41.7bn by 2035, according to a new report launched by transport minister Rachel Maclean.
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NewsACS calls for rates relief to be extended in the next Budget due in March
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has submitted evidence to the Treasury ahead of the 2021 Budget, calling on the Chancellor to extend the business rates discount in 2021/22 to avoid a sudden shock of high rates bills while stores are still dealing with the impact of the pandemic.
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NewsPRA chief urges Hancock to give petrol station staff vaccine priority
Petrol station staff should be among shop workers given priority in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, according to the PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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NewsEssar Oil UK unveils plans for £750m hydrogen production plant at Stanlow
Essar Oil UK has unveiled plans to build a £750m hydrogen production hub at its Stanlow Refinery in Cheshire in a joint venture with Progressive Energy, developers of HyNet North West.
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NewsThe Forecourt Show and sister events rescheduled to take place on July 5-7
Following the announcement of the third lockdown and the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, the UK Food & Drink Shows comprising The Forecourt Show, National Convenience Show, Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, The Ingredients Show and Foodex have been postponed until 5-7 July 2021.
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NewsTraffic flows greater than during first lockdown, according to RAC data
Car use by drivers in the UK has not fallen to the same extent as it did during the first coronavirus lockdown in March 2020, according to an analysis of RAC data.
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NewsCashier injured during armed robbery at petrol station in Warrington
Cheshire Police detectives are appealing for information and CCTV footage after a cashier was injured during an armed robbery at a petrol station at Culcheth in Warrington.
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NewsWelcome Break introduces new vegan choices for Veganuary
Welcome Break is getting behind Veganuary this year, with new vegan choices joining the existing 150 vegan products available at Welcome Break brand partners across its 39 motorway service areas.
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NewsFamily-owned forecourt business in Cornwall invests in redeveloping site
A family-owned forecourt business in Cornwall has partnered with Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for Spar stores in the south west, to help develop the business.
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NewsForecourt fuel sales slump even before new English national lockdown takes effect
Tighter Covid-related restrictions introduced at the end of December helped to push average weekly forecourt fuel sales down to just 51% of the volume prior to the first lockdown in March, according to the latest figures from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).