All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2016 – Page 3
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product news: Cuisine de France adds speciality bread
Cuisine de France has added a speciality bread range to its in-store bakery concept. The range comprises three new products: Spelt Roll; Mediterranean Roll; and Oregano Roll. Shane Vaughan, head of retail marketing at Aryzta Food Solutions, said: “Speciality breads are the star performers of the in-store bakery category – ...
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Topaz unveils own brand AdBlue
Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer Topaz, has launched its own brand AdBlue product which is now available across its network of more than 340 service stations. AdBlue fill points have been introduced to most new diesel vehicles in Ireland, including tractors in 2012 and new cars last year. AdBlue, ...
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Adler & Allan laboratory gains UKAS accreditation
Adler & Allan’s dedicated fuel polishing and testing laboratory, located in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, has gained UKAS accreditation, demonstrating its technical competence and integrity in the fields of evaluating and maintaining fuel quality. One of only a handful of fuel testing facilities in the UK to meet the standards of ...
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C-store crime costing sector £122m
The 2016 ACS Crime Report has revealed that crime against local shops is costing an estimated £122m, or £2,370 per store. On top of this, the average store is investing £1,379 in crime prevention. The total costs of crime and crime prevention equate to the cost of employing more ...
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Welcome Break renames bridge after Radio 1 presenter
The Scott Mills Bridge was officially opened on Wednesday March 17 at Welcome Break’s Fleet services, by Chris Stark, co-presenter on the Scott Mills Show on BBC Radio 1. Welcome Break made the decision to re-name the footbridge at its Fleet services, located on the M3 motorway at junctions ...
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Gulf partners Manchester United
Gulf Oil International has agreed a long-term partnership with Manchester United. The deal makes Gulf Manchester United’s global lubricant and fuel retail partner. The partnership was launched in Manchester, with Gulf Oil vice president international, Frank Rutten joining Manchester United’s commercial director Jamie Reigle together with a number of ...
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NewsPRA welcomes fuel duty freeze
The PRA has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement in today’s Budget that he will continue freezing fuel duty for a further 12 months until April 2017. PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: “The PRA has been lobbying Government and the Treasury on this – in particular outlining the potentially damaging effects ...
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MFG buys two Morrisons forecourts
Top 50 Indie MFG has bought two petrol filling stations from Morrisons for an undisclosed price. Property and planning consultancy Rapleys acted on behalf of Morrisons in the sale of the sites on Trafford Road, Salford, and Old Church Road, Clevedon in Somerset, on a freehold basis. Sarah Lucas, senior ...
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Knifeman strikes at BP site in Kent
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at the BP-branded Parkwood Service Station, Maidstone, Kent, on Wednesday 9 March, at around 8pm. The robbery happened after a man entered the shop and shouted at staff to open the till. He then reached across the counter and managed to open ...
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New NMW will hit investment warns ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned that increases in the National Minimum Wage rate for people aged 24 and under will reduce investment and job creation by local shops. The government has accepted and published recommendations by the Low Pay Commission for the following minimum hourly wage ...
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"Biggest fuel launch in 10 years" from BP
BP has rolled out what it describes as its biggest fuel launch in the UK in 10 years. Drivers in the UK can now fill up with new BP Ultimate which includes active technology, a formula based on patented technology designed to actively fight dirt, protect against it building up ...
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Maxol makes £1.5m investment in eight-store upgrade
Maxol has announced it is investing £1.25m to upgrade shop facilities at eight of its company-owned service stations across Northern Ireland this year. The investment will extend the fresh chilled food and convenience offering in conjunction with Maxol’s symbol partner, Spar, at the eight stores. Maxol is also planning to ...
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NewsApplegreen turnover tops €1bn
Turnover at Applegreen plc has topped €1bn as it announced its first set of full-year results since its flotation in June last year. Turnover for the year to 31 December 2015 was up 15% to €1,081m, compared with €937m the previous year, and adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation ...
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product news: Twinkies Ghostbusters Key Lime Slime imported from US
Innovative Bites, the UK supplier of core American snacks and confectionery, has signed a deal with Hostess to distribute its limited-edition Twinkies Ghostbusters ‘Key Lime Slime’ product in the lead-up to the film’s UK release. The product, which features bright green cream filling, will be available to retail from early ...
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Park Garage Group moves sites to Texaco
Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group has signed up three new sites with Valero, to operate under the Texaco brand.Managing director Sunil Tandon commented: “With the strength of the Texaco brand and the support of a Star Rewards Double Points promotion running during March, we expect fuel volumes to grow ...
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Euro Garages signs three-year deal with Wilcomatic
Euro Garages has awarded vehicle wash specialist Wilcomatic a further three-year contract for maintenance and the supply and topping up of wash chemicals. The contract, finalised at the Top 50 Indies dinner at the Hilton in Syon Park, includes all 34 former Esso service stations that were purchased by Euro ...
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product news: Maoam reintroduces cola-flavoured stripe
Maoam’s Cola-flavoured Stripe is back and heading into packs of Maoam Stripes. Vicky Forshaw, Maoam brand manager, commented: “We are really excited to see Cola flavoured Stripes back in bags of Maoam Stripes. Cola is without doubt a popular flavour with our core target market of young adults. It also ...
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NewsPRA urges chancellor to keep duty down
PRA chairman Brian Madderson has called on the Chancellor to heed his own words and keep fuel duty down in next week’s Budget. Five years ago, the Chancellor “put fuel in the tank of the British economy” by freezing fuel duty and leaving more cash in the hands of ...
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Retailers celebrate Sunday Trading victory
Owners of smaller shops across the UK have welcomed parliament’s decision to reject changes to Sunday trading laws in a vote on the Enterprise Bill. The proposals, which would have seen local councils given the power to remove Sunday trading hours in their local area, were rejected by 317 votes ...
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product news: Tropicana unveils new campaign
Tropicana has launched its new marketing campaign highlighting the nutritional benefits of juice, and encouraging people to enjoy a “Little Glass” of 100% fruit juice as part of a healthy and balanced diet. The campaign will be running for six months across TV, print, digital and POS advertising in the ...