All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2014 – Page 6
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NewsPRA welcomes Treasury role for Priti Patel
The PRA has welcomed the appointment of Priti Patel to a role in the Treasury in the government reshuffle announced by David Cameron. PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: “Such changes are often not helpful to trade associations like the PRA where a good rapport has been built up with existing ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: Rockstar Xdurance adds new flavour
AG Barr is building on the success of Rockstar Xdurance with the launch of new Xdurance Electric Fruits. Since launching in August 2011, Rockstar Xdurance Blue has seen sales of more than £40m and is currently the UK’s fastest selling big can flavoured energy drink (Nielsen Scantrack, UROS, MAT to ...
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Fraudsters convicted after Welsh fuel scam
Two fraudsters have been convicted after a filling station in Denbighshire, Wales, lost more than £25,000 worth of diesel in just over a week. Mohammed Hussain and Haroon Rashid used a van with adapted large fuel tanks and were caught after staff at the Esso Services on the A55 at ...
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New chair for All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group
Simon Danczuk, Rochdale’s MP, has been elected the new chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group (APPSSG), replacing Priti Patel. The APPSSG is a cross-party group made up MPs and Lords interested in small shops and the social and economic value they play in communities. Danczuk said: “I ...
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Man assaulted on York forecourt
York police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted on a forecourt in the city. It occurred at around 11.30pm on Tuesday 22 July, on the forecourt of the Jet garage in Lawrence Street. A group of around four or five people approached a group already at the ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: McVities unveils autumn initiative
This autumn, McVitie’s Cake Company (MCC) is aiming to help retailers make the most of the sales opportunities presented by Halloween and Bonfire Night with a selection of seasonal product launches. For Halloween, MCC is bringing its spooky McVitie’s Jaffa Cake Bars back from early September. The range will be ...
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EQUIPMENT NEWS: Barcodes prove suprise hit in car wash
PSD Codax says barcodes are the surprise hit this year with car wash customers. Managing director Graham Round said: “The technology may not be new, but just like self-checkout in supermarkets, carwash customers seem to love the idea of scanning barcodes – in this case to activate the wash programme ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: Brain Blasterz seek sour face selfies
A social media campaign has been launched encouraging consumers to share pictures of their ‘sour face’ as they consume Bon Bon Buddies’ sour candy Brain Blasterz range. Brain Blasterz, the first own-brand range developed by the company, was launched with the mega sour ‘Candy Container’ but, following its popularity, the ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: Oatly overhauls its brand
Oatly, the oat-based milk alternative, has unveiled a complete brand overhaul this month, which is designed to capture the imagination of informed consumers. It will play out across packaging, a new website and brand messaging with a focus on Oatly becoming more appealing to an increasingly health and environmentally conscious ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: CCE expands Monster Energy range
Monster Energy, distributed by Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), has announced its latest investment into the brand by unveiling two new products. The latest additions to the brand, which aim to drive incremental growth, are: Monster Assault, a blend of soda and energy, which is introduced into the GB market following ...
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EQUIPMENT NEWS: DSL secures deal with Co-op
DSL Group, the specialist in petrol pump top promotions and distribution, has secured an exclusive 12-month forecourt promotion agreement with 200 Co-operative stores nationwide. “The recently agreed deal means that various DSL products will be available in all Co-operative forecourts, offering consumers high quality, great value products,” said DSL’s commercial ...
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EQUIPMENT NEWS: MRH renews waste management deal
MRH Retail, number one in Forecourt Trader’s Top 50 Indies, has renewed its waste management contract with Cleansing Service Group (CSG). The new three-year contract means total waste management specialist CSG will continue to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ of drainage and mechanical maintenance services including interceptor emptying, cleaning of drainage ...
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NewsHMRC raids two petrol stations in southern England
Two petrol stations have been raided and seven men and two women from across southern England have been arrested for their involvement in a suspected £3m fuel fraud, during an operation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). About 170 HMRC officers, assisted by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) ...
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Fuel pipeline hacked into in Essex
A high pressure fuel line running from Canvey Island to the Buncefield refinery in Hertfordshire has been hacked into in an apparent attempt to steal fuel. Basildon Magistrates Court was told that damage costing £250,000 was caused to the pipeline by people who dug down to the pipeline at Bird ...
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SHOP PRODUCT NEWS: Walkers unveils ‘Do Us a Flavour’ winners
Walkers has unveiled the six flavours that consumers will be able to vote for in this year’s round of the ‘Do Us a Flavour’ competition. After receiving 1.2 million entries, Walkers has selected: Ranch Racoon Chip Shop Chicken Curry Hot Dog with Tomato Ketchup Pulled Pork ...
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HGV speed limit to be raised
Hauliers across England and Wales could see an £11m a year boost, according to the government, as it announced plans to raise the speed limit for lorries on single carriageway roads to 50 mph. Transport minister Claire Perry announced the move as part of a package of measures which she ...
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NewsSupermarkets lay down the gauntlet with 2ppl fuel price cuts
The major supermarkets are going toe-to-toe on the forecourt today (29th) as they drop fuel prices by two pence per litre. Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda have all announced price cuts, with the strengthening pound against the dollar cited as the key driver behind the move. The cuts will also be ...
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New research confirms crucial role of c-stores
The crucial role that convenience stores are playing in the nation’s recovery has been highlighted in new research published today by Southampton University, as part of the work of the Future High Streets Forum and the Department for Communities and Local Government. The report suggests that despite pressure from out-of-town ...
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ACS attacks Asda claim over c-stores selling alcohol to minors
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has attacked Asda for suggesting that young people are obtaining alcohol from convenience stores. The supermarket giant has published results of third party test purchasing of alcohol at its stores and says they had a pass rate of 95.2%, which is higher than the ...
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Government advisers concerned over plain packaging
Concerns about proposals for plain packaging for tobacco have been raised by a body which advises government on new regulations. The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), which provides the government with external, independent scrutiny of new regulatory and deregulatory proposals, has published its Opinion on the Impact Assessment for the introduction ...