All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2018 – Page 4
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News
New cash-handling solution launched for retail market
APG Cash Drawer has announced a new partnership with Station Master, Ireland’s independent epos specialist for the retail market. With cash handling costs being an ongoing concern, the new partnership aims to eliminate expensive processes through increased cash-handling efficiency. Daybreak Delvin Petrol Station and Convenience Store, based in County Westmeath, ...
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Kicking off the World Cup with Panini trading cards
Panini has launched the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Adrenalyn XL trading card collection. There are 468 cards to collect, split into different categories. Consumers can begin their collection with a starter pack which includes an album, 18 trading cards, a game board, magazine game guide and a limited-edition card. ...
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No cases of Legionnaires at UK car washes, says PRA
The PRA has reacted angrily to assertions that car washes in the UK may harbour Legionnaires’ disease. It followed a warning by a medical expert Dr Tom Makin, senior consultant at Legionella control who advises the Department of Health. He was responding to the discovery that two men became seriously ...
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Police raid hand car washes in the Midlands
Hand car washes in Milton Keynes and Bedford have been raided by police investigating people trafficking and modern slavery, and the supply of class A drugs.Thames Valley Police Serious and Organised Crime Unit and officers from the Milton Keynes carried out a number of warrants to tackle a potential people ...
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NewsShop Doctor: In the surgery this month - Fraser’s Budgens, Three Mile Cross, Reading
Location: This site is on a busy road just off the M4, to the south of Reading. Forecourt: It’s a smart site, easily visible from the main road. BP Ultimate is promoted above the pumps and media screens at those pumps promote brands, including Subway. There’s plenty of parking behind ...
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in brief
Sewell makes sunday times listTop 50 Indie Sewell on the go has been recognised as one of the 100 best companies to work for by The Sunday Times. The accolade was conferred on the forecourt group’s parent company, Sewell Group, which has its headquarters in Hull.valero buys fuel storage facility ...
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Analysis
Brian Madderson: PRA chairman
With almost the entire UK recently feeling the arctic effects of the ’Beast from the East’ mingling with Storm Emma, my thoughts turned to all those drivers stuck for hours in their vehicles. Then my thoughts turned to Electric Vehicles (EVs), and I wondered just how long their batteries would ...
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Merril Boulton: editor
Well wow what a deal! MFG and MRH coming together to create one big group (see News Extra, page 10). We had reported the rumours in Forecourt Trader, but generally in the industry few seemed overly invested in the idea that it would really happen. Many thought it was simply ...
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Botanics join the Strathmore water range
Barr Soft Drinks is launching what it says is a "first of its kind" product for the water category Strathmore Botanics. Made with spring water infused with natural botanicals and fruit flavours, it has zero calories and no added sugar. There are three flavours: Orange & Mandarin, Apple & Elderflower ...
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Starburst bridges the gap between gum and candy
Mars Chocolate and Wrigley UK are introducing Starburst chewing gum, described as a "sugar-free treat alternative that bridges the gap between gum and candy". Targeted at 15-24 year olds, there are: Fruity Mixies, Strawberry Cubes and Red Berry Sticks; available in small packs, handyboxes and bottles. Rrps are 49p, £1 ...
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Products with benefits
Forecourt stores have been stocking energy drinks for years. Indeed some might say the category was invented for them. Today, in many stores, energy drinks have been joined by other beverages with benefits. Think drinks with added vitamins, minerals and even protein. Ufit, for example, is this month launching three ...
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Analysis
David Charman: chairman Car Wash Association
Recently there have been several high-profile raids on unregulated hand car washes (HCW). In the largest, police raided hand car washes and 30 residential addresses in Milton Keynes. Officers found 36 "modern slaves", 13 people were arrested and large quantities of drugs were found. This confirms that government and the ...
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Assured Equipment is new sole UK distributor for Aquarama Car Wash
Assured Equipment has become the sole UK distributor for Aquarama Car Wash. Along with the Aquarama agreement, Assured Equipment is also the distributor for the American conveyor manufacturer AVW Ltd and Tommy Car Wash Centre’s, and also distributes the Texabri Canopy systems for covering wash bays and customer parking areas. ...
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BPme payment app now has wider availability
EDGEPoS users who operate under the BP fuel brand can now take full advantage of the newly launched BPme App, as it has been fully integrated into the software. The app is now available at more than 500 participating BP sites nationwide, with more sites being added weekly. Henderson Technology, ...
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Service Centre: Jac Roper on another power struggle and finding the right fascia
A powerful way to put customers off You do sometimes wonder how quite big companies manage to screw up so badly when dealing with customers. Jagdish Radia got in touch to give some unwelcome publicity to Scottish Power after he felt he had no alternative but to complain to the ...
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Analysis
Charlotte Blum: analysis editor, Argus Media
The oil market is having trouble assessing how oil producers, especially in the US, are stepping into the breach left by Opec/non-Opec output cuts. Throw in expectations of higher demand, and you have a market where Brent first lost almost 10% of its value and then rose again by 5% ...
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Seabrook in new deal with Alton Towers Resort
Seabrook Crisps has become the exclusive savoury snacks partner of Alton Towers Resort, ahead of the launch of the theme park’s new Wicker Man rollercoaster. Seabrook is launching a limited-edition flavour Fiery Woodsmoked BBQ to tie in with the rollercoaster’s wood and fire theme. There is also an on-pack promotion ...
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Coke adds new lines to its sugar-free portfolio
Two new flavours have been added to the Diet Coke range. New Diet Coke Exotic Mango and Feisty Cherry are the result of extensive consumer testing which saw 30 new flavours tested on more than 10,000 people. There is also a new Peach flavour for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. Coca-Cola European ...
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Mocktails added to Wine Gums range
Maynards Bassetts is adding Wine Gums Mocktails to its range to broaden appeal to younger adults. The 165g bags contain sweet versions of Strawberry Daiquiri, Pina Colada and Cuba Libre. Rrp is £1.32; a £1 price-marked pack is also available. Maynards Bassetts recent Merry Mix launch attracted 300,000 additional shoppers. ...
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No 2 Top 50 Indie MFG acquires No 1 - MRH
The UK’s largest service station operator MRH has been acquired by the second biggest MFG in a £1.2bn deal. The acquisition will create the UK’s number one operator by number of sites and number two by volume. MFG is owned by funds managed by US private equity firm ...