All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2019 – Page 4
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NewsBP celebrates BPme Rewards launch with happiness survey
BP has celebrated the launch of its BPme Rewards loyalty programme by commissioning research into what makes Britons feel good as a nation. Gemma Clarke, marketing manager at BP Retail, said: “At BP, we always look to see how we can brighten up those everyday tasks, like refuelling your car ...
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NewsMorrisons scraps free air scheme for petrol station customers
Morrisons has scrapped a scheme which offered customers free air for their tyres when they spent £15 or more on fuel at its petrol stations.Previously, customers who spent at least £15 on fuel at a Morrisons petrol station were given a voucher for free air. For those without vouchers, it ...
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NewsClimate advisers call for earlier ban on conventional cars
The organisation that advises the Government on its strategy to deal with climate change has again called for an earlier ban on sales of new diesel and petrol cars.The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has published its 2019 report to Parliament, which highlighted areas of immediate concern, such as lack ...
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NewsReport warns about emissions from car brakes and tyres
Particles from car brakes and tyres will continue to pollute air in urban areas even when the vehicle fleet has gone all-electric, a report has warned.Fragments of microplastics from tyres, road surfaces and brakes will also flow into rivers, and ultimately into the sea, government advisers say.In its report, Non ...
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NewsUKPIA says forecourts have role to play in low emission future
The downstream oil sector can play a major role in helping the UK realise its net-zero climate ambitions, according to a report released by the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA).The ‘Future Vision’ report outlines the opportunities across the sector – from the refinery to the forecourt – that can help ...
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NewsConvenience sector losing younger shoppers
Convenience stores are losing some of their most important customers, according to a report from MCA Insight and HIM – two leading research insight agencies across the foodservice, eating out and grocery retail sectors.Their latest research found that the average age of shoppers in convenience has risen to 48, with ...
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NewsMFG in top ten of Sunday Times list of leading private companies
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the number one company in Forecourt Trader’s Top 50 Indies, has been ranked ninth in a league table of Britain’s one hundred private companies with the biggest sales, in the 18th annual Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100. In the league table companies are ranked by ...
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NewsCo-op carries out multi-million pound redevelopment in Chester
The Co-op is preparing to open its new petrol filling station and extended food store in Handbridge, Chester, following a multi-million pound redevelopment of the site.Set to launch on Friday, 19 July, the petrol station on Queen’s Park Road has benefitted from a complete overhaul of its infrastructure, and a ...
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MFG makes Istobal its preferred car wash supplier
Istobal UK has increased its partnership with Motor Fuel Group (MFG) and has become the car wash preferred supplier for the number one Top 50 Indie. MFG has renewed its contract with Istobal which includes the supply of car wash machines and chemical products, as well as maintenance service for ...
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NewsACS calls for retail crime to be on agenda for policing
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is urging the Government and police and crime commissioners to ensure that retail crime is on the agenda for local forces, following the publication of new figures on the levels of police funding between 2015 and 2020.The Home Office document shows that overall police ...
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NewsGovernment invests £37m in developing chargepoint network
The Government has announced it is investing £37m into developing the UK’s electric chargepoint infrastructure. Twelve projects will receive a share of the funding, to support the creation of innovations including wireless charging technologies, meaning electric vehicles of the future could charge without the need to plug in a cable. ...
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NewsEngenie secures £35m funding for roll-out of rapid chargers
Engenie, one of the UK’s rapid charging networks, claims it has secured funding which will enable it to double the current number of rapid charge points in the UK by 2024. Its plan is being funded by a £35m investment commitment from Cube Infrastructure Fund II. Engenie says it will ...
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NewsJailed shopkeeper ordered to pay £494,296 he made from crime
A jailed shopkeeper, who imported, stored and sold thousands of illegal cigarettes, has been ordered to repay more than £490,000 he made from his crimes, or spend more time in jail. Karim Heabah, 29, of Jenkin Road, Sheffield, was jailed for three years in December 2017 for excise fraud offences ...
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Limited line
Mediterranean Olive & Feta is the latest limited edition from Kettle Chips. The 135g sharing bags have an rrp of £1.99. The crisps contain no artificial ingredients.
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Venomous launch
WKD Venom and Anti Venom are two new 6.5% ABV pre-mixed cocktails inspired by popular drinks of the same name found in clubs and bars.
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Wrapper-less ices
Unilever has launched the first wrapper-less ice-cream multipack for Solero Organic Peach, with 35% less plastic compared to individual plastic wrappers.
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Hitting the sweet spot
Sugar confectionery hit the headlines earlier this year when there was an outcry over a recipe change to Marks and Spencer’s hugely popular Percy Pigs. The company had removed gelatin to make them suitable for vegetarians and consumers were outraged, with some saying the new recipe meant they tasted like ...
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Maryland first
The Maryland brand is entering the chocolate biscuit bar market for the first time with single-portion Chocolate Cookie Bars. Packs contain eight bars.
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Family service with a smile
For a small family business, the Garner Group has made a big impact on the fuel retailing sector not just with the long years of hard work, community spirit and jolly demeanor, but by creating the most amazing sites out of the most awkward of spaces. Back in 2014 Mike ...
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Emission impossible
Government indecision over the introduction of E10 a blend of fuel with up to 10% ethanol content compared with the current limit of 5% in E5 is nothing new. It was just after the London Olympics in 2012 when the then Transport Minister Norman Baker wrote to industry ...