All articles by John Wood – Page 98
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NewsEG Group trials fresh pizza products across a number of its Euro Garages sites
EG Group is partnering an international pizza brand to trial fresh pizza products across a number of its Euro Garages sites in the UK.
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NewsMerseyside detectives investigate attempt to steal petrol station cash machine
Detectives from Merseyside Police are investigating an attempt to steal an ATM machine from a forecourt in south Liverpool late on Sunday 25 October.
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NewsACS calls for energy contracts and switching suppliers to be made fairer
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to energy regulator Ofgem’s consultation on reforms to the microbusiness energy market, urging the regulator to act to make energy contracts and the switching process fairer.
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NewsKent Police release CCTV of man after burglary and assault at forecourt shop
A CCTV image has been issued by Kent Police after a burglary and assault on a member of staff at a Maidstone service station.
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Product NewsWalkers unveils festive limited-edition Power of Sausage Roll crisps
Walkers is launching a festive limited-edition Power of Sausage Roll flavour during the Christmas period, in partnership with LadBaby and the Trussell Trust.
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Product NewsBritvic signs new 20-year franchise bottling agreement with PepsiCo
Britvic has reached agreement with PepsiCo for a new and exclusive 20-year franchise bottling agreement in Great Britain for the production, distribution, marketing and sales of its carbonated soft drink brands - including Pepsi, 7UP and Mountain Dew.
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Product NewsDiageo introduces new premix cocktails from two of its biggest spirits brands
Diageo is launching two new premix cocktails from two of its biggest spirits brands - Gordon’s Pink Martini (5% ABV) and Smirnoff Passion Fruit Martini (5% ABV).
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco launches new Crush variants of L&B Blue and JPS Players
Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of New Crush variants for two of its leading brands, L&B Blue and JPS Players. Designed specifically with former crushball consumers in mind, the latest innovations are intended to present retailers with fresh opportunities for growth in the wake of the menthol ban.
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NewsACS calls for additional funding to support forecourt’s investment in EV charging
The Association of Convenience stores (ACS) has written to the transport secretary Grant Shapps calling on the Government to support the UK’s forecourts with additional funding to help the expansion of the electric vehicle charging network. In the letter, ACS outlines support for an incentive-led approach to EV expansion in line with consumer demand.
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NewsHoyer Petrolog dismisses disruption claims as Stanlow drivers vote to strike
Forecourt operators and oil companies are set to suffer disruption due to a tanker drivers strike, according to the Unite union, although the transport company involved says the impact will be “negligible”.
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NewsIFSF virtual conference offers free insights into improving technology use
Forecourt operators and managers are being offered a free insight into how they can introduce innovative new services to their forecourts faster, and how they can integrate all their data to enhance their understanding of their customers.
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NewsExiting EU without a deal will damage EV development warn car manufacturers
Cars manufacturers have warned there will be a setback in development of the electric car market if there is no deal in the talks between the UK and EU over a free trade agreement.
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NewsRetailers protest over Welsh ban on sales of non-essential products
Retailers and trade bodies including the Association of Convenience Stores and the Welsh Retail Consortium have written urgently to the Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, expressing alarm over new regulations to restrict the sale of non-essential products in essential shops during the firebreak.
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Product NewsFifo UK partners charity during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Fifo UK, which supplies electronic gadgets and accessories to forecourts across the UK, is partnering the charity Against Breast Cancer throughout October to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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NewsCentral England Co-op reopens forecourt at £3m flagship redevelopment in Lichfield
Central England Co-op has reopened its revamped petrol station in Lichfield as it completed the first stage of a £3m redevelopment of its flagship site.
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NewsPetromex Forecourt Services applies for planning permission for KDRB in Preston
A planning application to knock down and rebuild a petrol station and add a drive-thru Costa outlet has been submitted to Preston City Council.
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NewsEG Group extends partnership with PayPoint for three additional years
EG Group has extended its partnership with PayPoint, in a move that will see the continuation of bill payment and parcel services in nearly 400 of EG Group’s forecourt sites across the UK.
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NewsNisa Express revamp includes a variant specifically for forecourt operators
Three new Nisa Express store formats have been unveiled at the 2020 virtual Nisa Expo, including one format specifically for forecourt operators.
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NewsParliament postpones business rates revaluation for extra year until 2023
The passing of a Bill which will delay the next re-evaluation of business rates to 2023 has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsACS calls for action over escalating costs of payment networks
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Government and regulators to act to protect choice within the UK’s payment networks and support retailers to manage escalating payments costs.