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Stanlow refinery returns to profit
Essar Oil UK, which owns and operates the Stanlow Refinery on the south side of the Mersey Estuary near Liverpool, has reported its highest ever profit. The company, which reports its results in US dollars, said it made a profit after tax of $70m for the year to the end ...
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Jet site washes up with launderette
A laundrette introduced at a Jet site at Rochford, Essex, has proved popular with existing customers and is attracting new ones, according to the owner of the site, Kumarsamy Sivabalan (known as Siva). Starthill Service Station is located on Ashingdon Road at the heart of residential Rochford, and following a ...
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Fuelspricing.com partners network planner
FuelsPricing.com, has entered into a partnership with GMAP, a global provider of retail network planning services. The collaboration is intended to deepen integration between the respective software packages, leverage the collective experience of delivering solutions on a global scale to a changing fuels marketplace and provide world class value-add to ...
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product news: Walkers expands Sensations range
New from Walkers’ Sensations brand is Crispy Thins. The crispy crackers are baked in the oven until golden brown to create a light and crispy texture and then seasoned while warm to maximise the ingredient infusions of: Thai sweet chilli, Mexican fiery sweet chipotle and caramelised onion & balsamic vinegar ...
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product news: Rollover in film deal
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 ...
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NewsPRA welcomes vapour recovery consultation
The PRA has welcomed the decision by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), reported by Forecourt Trader last week, to consult on changes to its current practice regarding duty on petrol derived from vapour recovery. PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: “It is positive to see that following continued persistence from the ...
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Second cars route to electric roll-out
Sparking the electric vehicle revolution could be achieved by flipping current thinking and homing in on the family second car, Edmund King, the AA’s president, told this week’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership conference. In his presentation ‘Can we electrify mainstream motoring?’, King made the connection between the realities of family ...
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Wilcomatic enhances car washes
Car wash specialist Wilcomatic is rolling out the new Christ direct drive system, which is available on Varius, Genius and Primus models. By removing gearboxes entirely the equipment is more reliable, efficient and easier to service, and, depending on the brush material, power consumption is 30% lower. The direct drive ...
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product news: WKD launches summer campaign
WKD is celebrating summer – the late nights, the early flights, the roasting on the beach by day and spending all night on the dancefloor – with a seasonal digital campaign that will encourage consumers to engage with the brand and share humorous content among their own groups of friends ...
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HMRC swoops on retailers in Bolton
Retailers were targeted in an operation to disrupt the sale and supply of illegal tobacco and alcohol in Bolton, which uncovered more than 53,000 illegal cigarettes and over 223 litres of spirits. Officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and support agencies, including four tobacco dogs and their handlers, visited ...
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product news: Bobby’s unveils Energy Pops lollipop
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 ...
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product news: Irn-Bru offers ’biggest ever’ promotion
AG Barr is launching its biggest ever on-pack promotion for Irn-Bru, giving consumers the opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip of a lifetime - to anywhere on the planet. Bru-Palnt will run throughout July and August, offering two consumers the chance to each win a £20,000 personalised holiday – any ...
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Barnsley tobacco smuggler jailed
A Barnsley man whose haul of illicit tobacco was discovered after a break-in at his home has been jailed for 18 months following an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Dog food wholesaler Anthony Eden, of Meyrick Drive, was on a trip to Thailand in April 2013 when ...
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product news: Limited edition B&H Dual and Silver introduced
B&H Dual and B&H Silver are introducing Limited Edition Packs (LEPs) for four weeks from July, while stocks last, available across all channels nationwide. Across packs of King Size 20s, the LEPs showcase the innovative side of both brands, as packs take on an urban style with music inspired designs, ...
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NewsTopaz site wins fresh food award
One of Topaz’s flagship service stations, Topaz Dublin airport, has won an award for its fresh food. The company’s new retail food and coffee offering, Re.Store, won the Best Food-To-Go Award at this year’s Best in Fresh Awards. Judges said: “Even though this is a forecourt, no shortcuts were taken ...
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P&H appoints chief operating officer
Palmer and Harvey has appointed Helen Buck as chief operating officer. Buck, who will take up the newly created role in November, will focus on supporting Palmer and Harvey’s long-term strategic development, as it looks to deliver a step change in the growth of the business. She joins Palmer and ...
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Trade criticises Scottish alcohol Bill
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) and the Association of Convenience (ACS) have submitted a joint response to the Scottish Parliament Health Committee’s call for evidence on the new Alcohol and Public Health Bill. The response opposes the provisions contained in the Bill to impose further restrictions on the advertising and ...
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Minister highlights air quality issue
Transport minister Andrew Jones has emphasised the contribution ultra low emission vehicles make to improving air quality. Speaking at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) annual conference on Wednesday June 24, he said: “Ultra low emission vehicles not only help tackle climate change. They make our air cleaner too, cutting ...
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Defence of diesel over air quality
Central government and local authorities should think hard and look at the facts before making major policy changes in the name of achieving ‘green’ environmental improvements, according to the specialist motoring publisher Glass’s. It said that knee jerk reactions to studies showing the negative impact of diesel emissions on urban ...
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product news: Player’s rolls out Crushball King Size 10s
Imperial Tobacco has announced that Player’s Crushball King Size 10s will be launching nationwide from 1st July. This follows the national launch of Crushball King Size 18s in June, which Imperial Tobacco says will cement Player’s position as the lowest-priced capsule offering on the market. Imperial Tobacco brand portfolio chassis ...