All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2017 – Page 5
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product news: Premier rolls out Cadbury Choc Tarts
Premier Foods is launching a range of indulgent Choc Tarts under the Cadbury Cakes brand. Rolling out ahead of the Easter period to help retailers capitalise on this seasonal opportunity, the range will comprise three Cadbury flavours – Crunchie, Flake and Caramel - in addition to Mini Egg Choc Tarts, ...
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Burning ram raid van left lodged in forecourt shop
A van has been crashed into the front of a petrol station in Salford, Greater Manchester, before being set on fire during a ram raid. Police and fire crews were called to the Gulf petrol station in Cleggs Lane, Little Hulton, at about midnight on Monday March 6. The vehicle, ...
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product news: Highland Spring revamps bottle design
Highland Spring has unveiled a packaging refresh ahead of its summer activity, which includes a new TV campaign. Karen Crowley, head of consumer marketing for the Highland Spring Group, commented: “The new bottle balances the provenance and heritage of the Highland Spring brand with a simple aesthetic to create a ...
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Report analyses dynamic, day-part fuel pricing
PriceAdvantage, an American fuel price management software company and division of Skyline Products, has released a research report that provides insight into dynamic, day-part fuel pricing. The research report was produced in collaboration with Schneider Electric and Petroleum Pricing Consultants. More than 130 global fuel marketers provided insight into how ...
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product news: Baileys adds new variant
Baileys has added a new variant to its portfolio – Baileys Iced Coffee. Launching in 200ml cans, the two new ready-to-drink variants, Latte and Mocha, are a fusion of Arabica and Robusta iced coffee with real milk, fine spirit and Baileys Irish Cream. Sam Salameh, Baileys marketing manager, Europe, said: ...
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ACS slams muddled business rates response
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to clarify its position on business rates appeals, after it published its response to a consultation on business rate reforms.In the consultation response, the Department for Communities and Local Government stated that the government “will not impose an arbitrary ...
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product news: Absolut launches new flavour
Absolut has launched a new flavoured vodka, Absolut Lime. Adam Boita, head of marketing at Pernod Ricard UK, explained: “Lime is a dynamic and versatile citrus flavour and we believe that with the creation of Absolut Lime, we have truly brought the full complexity of this citrus fruit to life. ...
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Cost of c-store crime in 2016 estimated at £232m
Crimes against convenience retailers are estimated to have cost £232m last year, according to the Association of Convenience Stores’ Crime Report 2017. The report highlights the significance of shop theft, with more than half of the total cost of crime accounted for by theft from customers. Key findings from the ...
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£110m investment in traffic hotspots announced
Traffic hotspots across England have been identified by transport secretary Chris Grayling to receive millions of pounds for junction upgrades, roundabout improvements and better traffic signalling. The schemes, worth about £110m, are intended to cut congestion and journey times for motorists and improve safety. They will be completed by spring ...
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product news: Bahlsen introduces £1 packs
The family run biscuit company Bahlsen has announced the launch of a new price-marked mini-bag range spanning its Choco Leibniz, Messino, Waffle and Zoo variants. Each format contains a miniature versions of Bahlsen’s biscuits and carries a £1 price mark, prominently displayed on pack. Julien Lacrampe, trade marketing manager of ...
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NewsRontec to add 40 more Morrisons stores at its sites
Top 50 Indie Rontec is extending its partnership with Morrisons with plans for a further 40 convenience stores across its sites, but Morrisons’ trial with a second Top 50 Indie, MFG, has been terminated. The new Morrisons Daily stores, which are due to open by the summer, are in addition ...
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Talks to extend Rural Fuel Duty Rebate Scheme
The PRA has held talks with HM Treasury and HMRC about extending the life of Rural Fuel Duty Rebate Scheme at a meeting with HM Treasury and HMRC last week (February 28). With the scheme covering Scottish Islands due to expire at the end of this year, PRA chairman Brian ...
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PRA holds Live and Local meeting in Dartford
Forecourt operators in the South East are being invited by the PRA to a Live and Local meeting at the Hilton Hotel, Dartford, on March 15.The meeting will be taking place at the hotel at Crossways Business Park, Dartford DA2 6QF, with registration from 10am and is due to close ...
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Prolific drive-off offender convicted
A Slough man has been convicted of a range of motoring offences including two counts of making off without payment for petrol, with a further 13 offences of making off without payment taken in to consideration. Stephen Olivieri, of Salt Hill Way, Slough, pleaded guilty at Slough Magistrates’ Court to ...
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NewsChartman Retail reopens West Country forecourt
Residents of Winterbourne Abbas in Dorset, together with local commuters and passing drivers have been celebrating the re-opening of the village forecourt and shop by Top 50 indie Chartman Retail. Situated on the busy A35 between Bridport and Dorchester, the business closed last year and was subsequently sold to ...
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Diesel car sales declining
Diesel car sales continued a steady decline while the overall UK new car market dipped slightly in February, sliding 0.3%, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It said 83,115 vehicles were registered in what is traditionally one of the quietest months of the ...