All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2016 – Page 7
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NewsCentral Convenience Stores adds to forecourt estate
Oval Motor Company, an established forecourt business in Bradford-on-Avon, has been sold by the Bristol office of specialist business property adviser Christie & Co to Central Convenience Stores for an undisclosed sum. The site, previously owned by Heritage Automotive, is situated close to Bradford-on-Avon train station and golf course to ...
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product news: Heinz adds Duo Pots characters
Kraft Heinz is introducing more characters to its Heinz Duo Pots pasta range. This July, Warner Bros characters Scooby Doo and DC Super Friends join the existing portfolio of Peppa Pig, Angry Birds, Ninja Turtles and Hello Kitty. Kraft Heinz research has identified that mums regularly look for quick, convenient ...
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ACS welcomes business rates proposals
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed recommendations from the Department for Communities and Local Government for a more transparent, streamlined appeals process for the business rates system. The proposals came in the ministry’s response to a consultation on reforming business rates. ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We ...
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Ecotricity abandons free charging for cars
Free charging on Ecotricity’s Electric Highway network of 300 car charging points is being phased out with a fee of £5 being introduced for a rapid charge of up to 20 minutes. However, the network will remain free for Ecotricity domestic energy customers. The change will be manually implemented at ...
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Electric car sales at tipping point says AA
The UK is at a tipping point, with electric car sales set to soar, once drivers overcome the many myths or misconceptions, according to new AA research. Based on AA members’ car buying intentions and future trends, the AA expects there will be more than 500,000 electric and plug-in hybrid ...
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NewsReport reveals growing importance of forecourts
A new report released today by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has revealed the essential part that petrol forecourts play in the UK retail landscape. The 2016 Forecourt Report has shown that UK consumers are increasingly flocking to their local petrol station to refuel themselves and their families, not ...
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New funding for low emission freight vehicles
Transport minister Andrew Jones has announced £19m funding to help freight industry cut vehicle emissions and unveiled an accreditation scheme. The money will help fleets of commercial vehicles access the latest in innovative low and zero emission vehicle technologies. The funding will be available for applications from small local delivery ...
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New standard for hydrogen dispensing published
New safety standards for fuel stations dispensing hydrogen have been published by the International Organisation for Standardisation. ISO/TS 19880-1:2016 recommends the minimum design characteristics for safety and, where appropriate, for performance of public and non-public fuelling stations that dispense gaseous hydrogen to light duty land vehicles such as fuel cell ...
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Falling cost of oil dampening pump price increases
Wholesale fuel prices have only risen very slightly as a result of the pound weakening after the UK voted to leave the EU, according to the latest fuel price report from the RAC. It said average prices of petrol and diesel at the pumps, reported by Experian Catalist, have increased ...
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Many retailers still in dark over tobacco changes
A third of retailers have still not heard of the EU Tobacco Products Directive legislation, according to research from delivered wholesaler Palmer and Harvey. It also reported that retailers believed 75% of their customers were not aware of the new legislation. EUTPD2 will limit pack sizes to a minimum of ...
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New car sales at record levels
The UK new car market grew by a steady 3.2% in the first six months of the year, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It achieved the highest half-year sales recorded with 1,420,636 new cars registered so far in 2016. Growth was reported ...
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156,000 litres seized in HMRC investigation
Two men have been arrested in connection with a joint investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Revenue Commissioners, into the importation and distribution of suspected illicit fuel. HMRC officers seized 26,000 litres of oil at a fuel supply company in ...
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Product news: McVitie’s relaunches on-the-go range with PMP variants
McVitie’s has announced the re-launch of its popular on-the-go range with the addition of three ‘2 for £1’ price marked packs as part of the brand’s commitment to providing retailers and consumers with "the perfect on-the-go snack at an affordable price". Available in six variants including McVitie’s Chocolate Hobnobs Slices, ...
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Product news: Haribo and Maoam on the go with new impulse lines
Haribo, the UK’s leading gums and jellies brand, is extending its top-selling brands into new impulse formats, joined by a new convenient pack from fruity chew brand Maoam.Included in this new impulse offering is Haribo Tangastic Stixx, a new bar that boasts the tangy taste experience loved by consumers but ...
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Morrisons first to install Wayne ClearView wet-stock management service
Wayne Fueling Systems has been awarded a contract to install their ClearView wet-stock management service product on Morrisons’ 344 petrol stations in the UK. It is the first win for Wayne’s ClearView wet-stock management product since the acquisition of Vianet Fueling Solutions earlier this year. The solution is designed ...
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Product news: Improved Nature Valley range links with British tennis
Nature Valley intends to accelerate further growth within the healthier biscuits category as it introduces a new and improved protein bar range. The snack bar brand is also announcing its partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) as the official snack bar of British tennis.Available to convenience retailers in 85p ...
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Fibrelite announces new branding and global brand positioning
Fibrelite has launched new branding to reflect its new global market positioning. The leading manufacturer of composite manhole covers, believes it is time to innovate its branding as a reflection of its new market positioning on a global scale as part of OPW and Dover, while maintaining its commitment to ...
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Product news: Pork Farms returns to TV with £1m campaign
Pork Farms returns to TV for the first time in over 10 years with a £1m investment in a new advertising campaign airing across the UK this month at peak times on ITV and Channel 4, with programming highlights including Coronation Street, Emmerdale and other family favourites. Pork Farms, part ...
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Circle K boosts its European presence
Canadian convenience and forecourt operator Alimentation Couche- Tard (known as Couche-Tard) has bought 23 sites comprising 11 full-service fuel stations with convenience stores and 12 automated fuel stations from Sevenoil Est OÜ and its affiliates in Estonia. The deal via Couche-Tard’s wholly-owned indirect subsidiary Circle K Eesti AS, is expected ...
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Planning committee to visit proposed Asda forecourt site
Asda’s plans to add a forecourt to its Tonypandy supermarket in the Rhondda have so far attracted three letters of objection and a petition with 229 signatures. According to Walesonline.co.uk, this has led to members of Rhondda Cynon Taf council’s planning committee deciding to do a site visit on Monday, ...