All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2022 – Page 5
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News
Balmer slams the Government's 'radio silence' as he highlights concerns of fuel retailers
PRA executive director Gordon Balmer has slammed the radio silence from the Government, as he appeared on breakfast TV to defend the efforts by fuel retailers to keep prices as fair as possible at the pumps.
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Strikes end at Southampton’s Exxon Fawley refinery as pay deal agreed
Strikes at the Exxon Fawley oil refinery near Southampton have ended after a pay deal was secured for around 100 workers.
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Focus On Feature
FOCUS ON PUMP-TOP PROMOTIONS: Plugged-in sales
Just when you thought you had all the charging cables known to man – one for your car, another for your bedroom, one for kitchen – there comes news that might send you into a spin. Apparently Apple may be changing its charging cable again – from the lightning connection to the USB-C.
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Focus On Feature
FOCUS ON RETAIL TECH: The route to (h)appiness
Snappy Shopper says its mission is to ensure that retailers are educated about the benefits of an online presence and how to grow their customer base by developing an omnichannel business, using its technology.
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3ti launches pop-up solar ‘destination’ EV charging hub
A new solar-powered pop-up electric vehicle charging station, designed to provide destination charging at locations without existing infrastructure, has been launched by solar car park specialist 3ti.
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10 former forecourt sites go on the market in NW England
A group of 10 former forecourt sites in high-traffic locations across the North West of England have been put on the market by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co.
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RAC calls for further cut in duty as fuel prices continue rise to record levels
Fuel prices have continued to break records over the bank holiday, according to the latest Experian Catalist figures, prompting calls by the RAC for a further cut in fuel duty.
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May new car market declines as EV uptake increases 17.7%
New UK car registrations fell -20.6% to 124,394 units in the second weakest May since 1992, after the 2020 pandemic-hit market, as supply shortages continued to hamper new purchases and the fulfilment of existing orders, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Product News
Mars Wrigley continues fruit gum category drive
Following the successful addition of Apple and Blueberry flavours to the Extra range earlier this year, Mars Wrigley aims to drive continued category growth with a Flavour Vote campaign this summer, where consumers can cast their vote to win a year’s supply of their favourite Extra fruity flavour.
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Product News
Innovation at The Jelly Bean Factory
The Jelly Bean Factory is adding four new flavours to its Gourmet Mix: Salted Caramel, Forest Fruits, Peach Bubble Tea and Cherry Blossom Soda.
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Focus On Feature
FOCUS ON PROTEIN: Weighing in
Snacking hasn’t changed, but what consumers snack on has.
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Focus On Feature
HFSS: the rules so far
When it comes to the new HFSS (high fat, salt and sugar) regulations and whether he’s worried about them, Goran Raven who owns Raven’s Budgens in Abridge, Essex, answers “yes and no”.
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Analysis
SHOP TALK: Sun’s out, (burger) buns out
Just before writing this, I read that this was going to be a barbecue Bank Holiday with lots of people planning to celebrate the long weekend by throwing burgers on the grill.
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Product News
Coca-Cola launches bottles with attached caps
Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB), in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, is introducing new, attached caps to its plastic bottles, making it easier to recycle the entire package and ensure no cap gets left behind.
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Product News
Coca-Cola rewards music fans
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced a new on-pack promotion for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Coca-Cola Original Taste where music lovers can scan QR codes on promotional packs for a chance to access instant wins and enter weekly prize draws – with a host of prizes up for grabs, including tickets to top festivals, Ticketmaster gift cards, music subscriptions and other music merchandise.
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Product News
Hardys in a can
The UK’s number one wine brand, Hardys (Nielsen data), is launching a new three-strong canned range comprising Rosé, Chardonnay and Shiraz.
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Product News
Caramel Twirl – arriving on shelves now
The Cadbury Twirl range is expanding with the launch of a limited-edition Caramel flavour.
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Product News
New apple and raspberry filling for Mini Ring Doughnuts
Bobby’s Foods has just released their newest product into the market - a new mini doughnut filled with apple and raspberry jam.
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PRA launches staunch defence of petrol retailers as fuel prices continue rise to record levels
A staunch defence of fuel retailers is under way this week by the Petrol Retailers’ Association, following press reports at the weekend that the Prime Minister is to target ‘rip-off’ forecourts.
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ACS encourages retailers to get involved with ‘senses awareness’ campaign
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to get involved with a campaign which aims to increase awareness of how vital our senses are to living life to the full, especially for people with complex disabilities.