All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2018 – Page 7
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NewsCash in as you bin recycling scheme launches at M20 services
Launching today (June 21) motorists will be able to claim money off their service station snacks and drinks just by putting their empty plastic bottles and coffee cups in special ’recycling reward’ machines. The machines will issue a 5p money-off voucher for each item deposited and are part of a ...
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NewsUKPIA launches 2018 Statistical Review
Nearly 30 billion litres of diesel were sold as road fuel in the UK last year, according to UKPIA’s newly published Statistical Review 2018. Its compilation of UK downstream oil industry statistics found that in 2017 diesel demand grew by around 1%, while demand for petrol remained virtually flat compared ...
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Product news: Overhaul for 7Up Free range
Britvic and 7UP has announced a visual overhaul of the 7UP Free range which is rolling out into stores now, just ahead of its ‘Feel Good to be Free’ marketing campaign which is launching mid-June.Comprising TV, out of home and digital activity, which will be going live across all platforms ...
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NewsSewell on the go donation helps local school acquire new minibus
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go has donated more than £2,500 to pupils at an East Riding secondary school to reach their target for a new minibus. Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College needed to raise £25,500 to cover the cost of the 17 seat vehicle and received ...
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Product news: Fruittella adds grab & go sachet option
Fruittella has added a new handy grab & go sachet option to its range of ’less sugar’ and ’sugar free’ products, perfect for quick purchases on the go. The new single offering sachets, which are 99 calories per pack, offer a sweet treat that "delivers all the flavour, but less ...
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NewsFree charging on Clean Air Day says Instavolt CEO
Today is Clean Air Day (June 21) and electric car charging specialist InstaVolt is making its stations completely free to use in recognition of the event. Clean Air Day, organised by Global Action Plan, aims to raise awareness of air pollution and what people can do to make the air ...
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NewsGripHero launches anti-static nozzle-mounted hand protection
GripHero, the developer of a new fuel nozzle-mounted hand-protection dispenser that enables drivers to refill their vehicles without coming into contact with contaminants, has succeeded in developing the world’s first anti-static, recyclable hand-protection for forecourt use, which will be available on forecourts from August 2018. The dispenser, which has already ...
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NewsAsda removes jet washes in bid to win planning consent
Asda has re-submitted plans for a forecourt at its Ferring site in Sussex, after its original proposals were thrown out. The initial plans had included two jet washes but these were deemed to be too close to residential property so the application was turned down. Now, the retail giant has ...
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Product news: Marketing boost for Cheestrings and Yollies
Kerry Foods is returning to screens with a £500k-plus marketing campaign across its Cheestrings and Yollies brands. The new campaign aims to drive further awareness of last year’s repositioning of Snack Mix under the Cheestrings brand. The snack will feature its first standalone TV creative from the 25th June for ...
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Product news: Capri-Sun campaign to promote ’less sugar’ message
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a new Capri-Sun advertising campaign to raise awareness that Capri-Sun original now contains 50% less sugar while still maintaining its iconic great taste and containing nothing artificial. A content-driven partnership with Jungle Creations, a media company on Facebook, will also run alongside the advertising ...
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Product news: Doritos Collisions come to UK
Doritos is launching a new snacking experience into the UK - Doritos Collisions - a combination of two bold flavours in one bag. Available in two varieties: Guacamole & Habanero Chilli and Honey Glazed Ribs & Lemon Blast flavours, Collisions delivers two contrasting colourful tortilla chips paired with two different ...
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NewsEuro Garages gets green light in Ripon
Euro Garages has been given the green light to build a new forecourt on the outskirts of Ripon, despite one local claiming that the development would be a ‘carbuncle’ on one of the most scenic approaches to the city. Speaking to Stray FM, the local resident said the new forecourt ...
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Product news: ’Pick your own gig’ promotion on Ribena
Ribena is unveiling a new on-pack competition to drive sales this summer. The ‘Pick Your Own Gig’ activation, gives consumers the chance to win up to £200 of Ticketmaster vouchers and can enable up to 10,001 people to win a prize every day. It is supported by outdoor, in-store and ...
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NewsSuperstores cut fuel prices… again
Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have all cut the price of their fuel – for the second time in a fortnight. Asda announced an up to 2ppl drop in the price of unleaded and up to 1ppl off diesel on its national price cap this morning, following further decreases in the ...
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Product news: Coca-Cola kicks off summer activity
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is offering consumers a summer of experiences with a new Coke Summer campaign, which will also feature across Sprite, Fanta and Dr Pepper for the first time. From the 25 June until 26 August consumers can enter codes printed on promotional packs of Coca-Cola Classic, Diet ...
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NewsMFG/MRH deal completes but businesses remain apart for now
MFG’s takeover of MRH completed on Thursday June 21, but the two businesses will continue to run as separate entities with no major changes to their structure or management, until an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is completed. The CMA is considering whether the deal requires further ...
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NewsCrooked shopkeeper ordered to pay back £61,000
A fraudster who was jailed for selling illegal cigarettes from his Wolverhampton shop has been told to pay back £61,000 or face an additional year behind bars. Arkani Muradi, 37, of Highfield Road, Birmingham, was caught hiding almost 400,000 cigarettes behind false walls, under floorboards, beneath a fridge and in ...
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NewsAuthorities look again at motorway fuel price signs
The authorities will look again at whether forcing motorway service areas (MSAs) to display their fuel prices would result in lower prices for motorists. The decision was revealed in a letter to the transport secretary Chris Grayling from Andrea Coscelli, chief executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Coscelli ...
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NewsGulf Retail partners Silverstone race circuit to provide all its fuel
Gulf Retail has become the fuel partner to Silverstone Circuits, providing the motor racing venue with its full requirement of fuels including a range of premium and racing fuels as well as heating oils and generator fuels. The forecourt within Silverstone Circuits National Paddock has been extensively refurbished to meet ...
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NewsDetectives investigating break-in at Tesco forecourt in Scotland
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at around 11.55pm on Friday June 22 at the Tesco filling station in Dalkeith, Scotland. Two men forced entry to the premises before stealing a quantity of cigarettes and making off on foot. The first suspect is described as having a medium ...