All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2016 – Page 3
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Mars packs protein
To capitalise on the growing trend for protein products, Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats has launched a Snickers Protein Bar, with 18g of protein; and a Mars Protein Bar with 19g of protein. The new bars contain 200 calories and have the nutritional profile of a protein bar combined with ...
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Analysis
Results of this month’s online poll:
With the latest diesel cars requiring Adblue every fifth or sixth visit to a petrol station, do you currently have plans to install the appropriate dispensers? yes 12%no 88% The relevance of this development has not yet made an impact, withthe majority of respondents having no plans to install new ...
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Out of the shadows
Since Top 50 Indie group MFG took over Murco’s retail assets in October 2014, the focus to the outside world has been very much on the 228 company owned sites in the deal, which considerably boosted its portfolio of filling stations at the time to 288. However, the purchase from ...
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Sunny sellers
Summer brings with it lots of sales opportunities from ice creams and ice-cold soft drinks, to sunglasses and barbecue briquettes. The latter two items can often be sourced from your car care supplier. Indeed Convenience Distribution Group (CDG) is currently running a promotion on Object Eyewear sunglasses. You can currently ...
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Analysis
Shop Talk - Tracy West
I love a limited edition and they always catch my eye in the shops. But I have to wonder how you retailers make room for them. If they’re small and a real impulse buy, then they might fit by the till, but if they aren’t you’ve got to find space ...
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Trio from Sunmagic
Sunmagic is launching three new ranges: 250ml cold-pressed HPP smoothies; coconut water which comes in a 1ltr Elopak; and a 1ltr low- calorie and low sugar juice drink range.The smoothies come in carrot & mango and beetroot & berry flavours. The HPP (high pressure processing) technology ensures high quality along ...
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Wimbledon tie-up
Robinsons is celebrating its long-term partnership with Wimbledon with limited-edition Wimbledon packaging and two new flavours.The Wimbledon packaging is appearing on core 1ltr and 2ltr single-concentrate bottles and Squash’d packs. The two new flavours are Orange & Peach, available in the 1ltr single concentrate format following its popularity in Squash’d; ...
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product news: Nestlé prepares 2 for £1 initiative
Nestlé Confectionery is preparing to launch a 2 for £1 initiative across 10 of its bestselling packs. The initiative will see singles including KitKat four finger, Aero Peppermint Medium, Rowntrees Fruit Pastilles and Smarties permanently feature a ‘2 for £1’ price mark flash on the front of packs from 1st ...
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P&C exceeds 150 sites with Oracle support
P&C Ltd has just passed the 150 mark of sites with support using Oracle software. The milestone follows the company becoming an Oracle Gold Partner earlier this year, enabling P&C to supply products and services to the large estate of Oracle users in the petrol and convenience market. Richard Quarmby, ...
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New £5 note design unveiled
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has unveiled the design of the new five pound note which will be issued on 13 September 2016. The new fiver is the first Bank of England note to be printed on polymer, and will feature Sir Winston Churchill. The introduction of polymer banknotes ...
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product news: Appletiser celebrates 50th anniversary
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is celebrating the golden anniversary of one of Appletiser, with a series of marketing activities during its second year as official soft drink partner of Ascot. Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be working with Appletiser to recreate 50 years of classic style at Ascot, as part of ...
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product news: McCoy’s launches depot activity
McCoy’s is amplifying its national ‘When Flavour Calls’ activity with bespoke and interactive displays in select wholesale depots across the UK. The campaign is being supported with a £3m marketing investment, including a new TV advert which is live now across ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, digital channels and online ...
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Wayne adds Clearview to its cloud service
Wayne Fueling Systems had added Clearview to its Wayne Cloud. ClearView combines fuel management products acquired through the recent Wayne acquisitions of Texas-based Simmons Sirvey Corporation and Vianet Fuel Solutions in the UK. “We’re excited to introduce these new products to our portfolio,” said Wayne vice president of products and ...
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EU debate affecting business, warns Certas boss
Uncertainty caused by the forthcoming referendum on EU membership is affecting the forecourt sector, according to Ramsay MacDonald, retail director of Certas Energy. He warned: “The EU debate seems to be dragging on forever with few signs of real quality information. The uncertainty seems to be affecting business and this ...
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product news: AG Barr launches Barr Mix Ups
AG Barr is launching Barr Mix Ups, two new Barr brand flavours chosen by the public. Ten thousand consumers took part in a nationwide online vote for their favourite mix of range of 15 Barr flavours, with winning Raspberry Ripple and Cherry Bubble polling more than 60% of votes cast. ...
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NewsProperty market to remain buoyant, predicts Christie & Co
Lack of supply and strong demand is driving prices for forecourt property, according to a market update published by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co. In its report covering the first half of 2016 it says demand is being driven by a number of acquisitive operators and lenders looking ...
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product news: Tic Tac brings back Minions
Tic Tac is looking to inject extra fun into the sugar confectionery category, by bringing back its Minions-themed product following a successful launch last year. Printing technology will be used to make every pill will resemble a Minions character in shape and colour, and the return of Tic Tac Minions ...
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MPs call for support for entrepreneurs
New proposals to encourage entrepreneurial activity in small businesses have been revealed by the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group. The All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group’s Everyday Entrepreneurs Inquiry looked at how entrepreneurial activity can be encouraged and supported by central Government, both through initiatives at a local level ...
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UNITI expo prepares to welcome visitors to explore latest fuel retailing and car wash trends
UNITI expo 2016, Europe´s leading trade show for the fuel retailing and car wash industries, is gearing up to welcome visitors to Stuttgart, Germany, on June 14-16 to explore the latest trends, ideas and products in the sector. Around 420 exhibitors from 37 countries, have signed up to the second ...
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OPW displays innovations at UNITI expo
OPW, the US company which last month acquired Fairbanks and earlier this year bought the dispenser and systems divisions of Tokheim, will be exhibiting its newest innovations in fuel management products at UNITI expo in Stuttgart Germany June 14-16. Products on show include a Fibrelite above ground remote fill sump, ...