All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2015 – Page 2
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ACS launches guidance on customers with disabilities
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has today launched new guidance for retailers on how to meet the needs of customers with disabilities. The guide has been developed in partnership with the Business Disability Forum, and covers a range of issues including wheelchair access, how to assist blind or visually ...
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Survey finds 25% of cars have underinflated tyres
Tyre pressure monitoring expert WheelRight has discovered that a quarter of the UK’s cars have at least one tyre that is dangerously underinflated. This follows on from research by Tyre Safe which found that up to 10 million cars on Britain’s roads have illegal levels of tread depth. Meanwhile, the ...
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product news: VARTA extends compact light range
Consumer batteries manufacturer VARTA, is extending its range of compact lights with four new additions – a pocket-sized key chain light, rechargeable car light and two multi LED lights – which it describes as ideal impulse lines for retailers. The key chain Light is made of durable zinc alloy, designed ...
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Sainsbury’s announces another 2ppl cut in diesel prices
Sainsbury’s has announced that from tomorrow - July 28 - it will be cutting the price of diesel by up to 2ppl across its 300 forecourts. This is the third time in less than three weeks that the company has dropped the price of diesel, among a slew of similar ...
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Tackle this
Rugby union’s World Cup takes place through September and October with the added bonus for the nation’s retailers of being co-hosted by England and Wales. Games will be played in 13 towns and cities with favourable live TV times, providing a double whammy of traffic lucky ticket holders on their ...
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Shop Talk - Tracy West
I know it’s really the wrong time of the year to talk about chocolate, but I just had to tell you about my latest find. While shopping in a Carrefour in Calais (what a cosmopolitan lifestyle I lead), I came across a new (nouveau) line from Ferrero. Now, I know ...
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Roses is refreshed
Seventy-seven-year old Cadbury Roses has a new packaging design and new addition to the range. The new carton shape and pack design is closer to the historic Roses design, with the reappearance of the ’Thank you’ messaging brought up to date with a modern twist.In addition, the chocolate wrapping has ...
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A real taste of summer
Urban Eat has unveiled a range of British seaside-inspired products where the traditional triangle sandwiches have been replaced with eye-catching limited-edition beach hut-shaped packs. And its wraps and sub rolls have been repackaged in colourful formats featuring giant sunglasses and surfboards, while salads are presented in traditional bucket-shaped pots.There are ...
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Rock with Monster
Monster Energy is giving shoppers the chance to celebrate 10 Years of Ibiza Rocks with a promotion to win two VIP tickets to the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in September. As official partner of Ibiza Rocks, the Monster Energy prize includes a four-night stay, gig tickets, a pool party and access ...
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Roll out for Shell/Paypal mobile payment service
Shell & Paypal have announced the roll out of their new Fill Up & Go mobile payment service following a successful pilot with invited members of the Shell Drivers Club.The new service, which enables mobile payments at the pump, will now be available at hundreds of Shell service stations nationwide. ...
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Laundered fuel found in Gloucester
One hundred thousand litres of laundered fuel has been discovered after a raid by officers from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and Gloucestershire police. The raid took place at industrial premises at Coleford in Gloucestershire, and a man from the Forest of Dean was arrested on suspicion of duty evasion. ...
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Forum for indies
Independent fuel retailers are fighting back against the hypers after two decades of the toughest possible conditions to survive in business, according to Ramsay MacDonald, retail director at Certas Energy, speaking at last month’s Indie 5000 dinner, organised by Forecourt Trader magazine. MacDonald emphasised the importance of investing now, in ...
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Kettle’s meaty flavour
Premium crisp Kettle Chips is introducing a new seasoning to its range of premium hand- cooked chips crispy bacon & maple syrup its first offering made with real meat.Kettle Chips’ in-house chef Chris Barnard developed the new seasoning which includes real bacon sourced locally from HV Graves, a ...
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MFG signs with Fairbanks for three more years
Motor Fuels Group (MFG), the second-placed company in Forecourt Trader’s Top 50 Indies, has committed to Fairbanks fuel management service for another three years. MFG, which operates 373 company sites, has opted for the premium service level which includes: Full data analysis by the Fairbanks team; Night-time loss alerts; Remote ...
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Eye in the sky
Over the past year there has been a steady stream of reports ranging from burglary and armed robbery through to overnight theft of entire tanks of diesel, ram raids and even, incredibly, criminals attempting to blow up cash tills a few metres from the fuel pumps. But while this type ...
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Popping with energy
Bobby’s Foods is tapping into the growing sports and energy market with its Energy Pops lollipop.Bobby’s said it spotted a gap in the market for a suitable product for sports enthusiasts and anyone who is on the go all day.Already proving to be a success with independent retailers nationwide, Energy ...
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Response to drive-offs unfair
he Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has raised its concerns with a Home Office minister following reports that a UK police force has declared that driving away from a petrol station without paying for fuel is no longer considered a crime. Devon and Cornwall Police said it would not investigate such ...
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On a hot dog mission
Rollover Hot Dogs is joining forces with new film Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (in cinemas July 30) for a competition with hundreds of film and spy-related prizes up for grabs. Hot dog trays will feature artwork from the movie, which stars Tom Cruise, and give consumers a chance to win ...
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Making a difference
Slowly but surely, and using a tried and trusted formula, Peregrine Retail is making its mark in the South West of England.Six years after it was formed as a joint venture between Forelle Estates, which wholly owns the business, and a management team headed by John Mason as managing ...
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Day in the Life: Shailesh Parekh
I wake up at six in the morning and go to the gym. This helps me maintain my jovial and proactive attitude to life. After an hour in the gym (some days with a personal trainer), I get to work for about eight o’clock. The first thing I do is ...