All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2019 – Page 6
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News
Boost your screenwash sales
Air-Serv says that an increasing number of its customers who had air units that dispensed free water, have either started charging for the water or have upgraded their old unit to the new Air-Serv Tallboy DA11 Air & Screen Wash machine. The company says that as most modern cars use ...
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Boost+ Protein gets new peanut variant
Cadbury is expanding its protein singles offer with the launch of Boost+ Protein Peanut, which has chewy caramel and protein crisps, enrobed in Cadbury chocolate with peanuts for added crunch. In line with Boost+ Protein original, the 49g bars contain 12g of protein four times more protein and 32% less ...
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Blackcurrant water that quenches your thirst
Ribena has a new sub-brand Frusion which sees it move into the enhanced and flavoured water category for the first time. Harnessing Ribena’s expertise with blackcurrants, Ribena Frusion uses blackcurrant water naturally infused with real fruits and botanicals. Low in calories, rich in Vitamin C and with no sweeteners or ...
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Surge in sales of Herald’s natural birchwood cutlery
Disposables manufacturer Herald has reported a surge in sales of its Rootier natural birchwood cutlery, stirrers and skewers range, with orders rising by almost 30% at the end of the last quarter, as the trend for natural products continues. Managing director of Herald, Yogesh Patel, said: "Natural products are generally ...
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Making a big splash
Photo-Me UK is running a "Making A Splash" campaign to promote its Revolution compact outdoor launderette. The Revolution launderette is based around a fully automatic, external launderette, facility available 24/7 which features two large high-performance eco-friendly washing machines plus a robust drying unit. Revolution is ideal for regular washing loads ...
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Service Centre: Jac Roper on a big system error plus more support for subpostmasters
It’s not all systems go in Dumfries Andrew Wallace, trading as Newton Gardens Service Station in Dumfries, had TLM’s evoPOS installed in May 2018 after being convinced that it was the best system out there. From day one there were problems. There was a big problem with the promised training ...
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NewsShop Doctor: In the surgery this month - Shell Beaconsfield
Location: This motorway services area is off junction 2 of the M40. Forecourt: Shell Beaconsfield has a massive forecourt with 34 pumps including one hydrogen pump and two Autogas ones. There is also separate space where HGVs can fill up. As one would expect from a motorway service area, fuel ...
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Essar Oil (UK) is principal sponsor of Forecourt Awards
Essar Oil (UK) has been revealed as the new principal sponsor of this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards the industry’s most prestigious awards programme. The long-established competition is the showcase for the petrol retailing industry recognising and rewarding those businesses at the leading edge of their profession. The Forecourt Trader Awards ...
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DRB UK Maintenance Services announces name change to Emtec Petroleum
DRB UK Maintenance Services has announced that it is now trading under the new name of Emtec Petroleum. Managing director, Robert McArthur, explained: "It makes sense that since we have been part of the Emtec Group for more than 11 years that we fall into line with our sister group ...
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Analysis
Chris Judge: analysis editor, Argus Media
Oil prices continued to rise as it became clear that the US was not securing a quick win to force President Nicolas Maduro from power in Venezuela, prolonging sanctions on the country’s oil exports. Benchmark Brent crude oil futures ended February at $66.03/bl, gaining $4.14/bl on the month. Diesel prices ...
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Vim & vigour
The number of cans of Red Bull you sold in your forecourt store last year contributed to the brand selling 6.79 billion cans worldwide. It’s a staggering figure that’s 7.7% up on 2017 sales. In the UK, according to IRI data, Red Bull is growing 8.4% in value and 12% ...
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Auto-Mate’s all-in-one forecourt solution
The Auto-Mate is a new outdoor petrol forecourt litter bin, towel dispenser and glove dispenser all-in-one, space-saving unit. Manufactured from Durapol, it will not chip, rust or corrode, and never needs painting. Available from Glasdon on Stand U121, Auto-Mate can also be supplied with the Screen Clean Station forecourt bin ...
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Analysis
Alexander Russell: consultant, Car Wash Association (CWA)
Continued pressure by the Car Wash Association (CWA), together with support from MPs, was responsible for finally getting the issue of rogue hand car washes (HCWs) onto Parliament’s agenda via the Environmental Audit Committee’s (EAC) June 2018 hearings. It was rewarding that the EAC’s remit, the context in which they ...
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Grenade adds two new Carb Killa bars
Grenade has expanded its portfolio of low-sugar, high-protein snacks to include two new Carb Killa bars: Dark Chocolate Raspberry and White Chocolate Salted Peanut. Both are high in protein (20g), but low in sugar (2g). Rrp is £2.49 for a 60g bar. Since the launch of the Carb Killa range ...
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Raspberry added to Pepsi Max flavour line up
A raspberry flavour has joined the Pepsi Max range to help retailers capitalise on the popularityof the berry. No sugar raspberry will be available alongside the cherry and ginger variants. The Max flavours are a key part of the Pepsi portfolio with cherry and ginger having amassed retail sales of ...
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Adaptable tank straps
Pultrusion’s hold-down straps are designed to increase the retention of underground storage systems. These high-quality products are manufactured under strict quality standards to fully comply with clients’ specifications. Tailored to your needs, and easy to install, the straps adapt to all types of tanks and situations. No matter the size ...
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Vapouriz completes its 50/50 liquid range
Vapouriz has released the final 14 flavours to complete its 50|50 range. Flavours include Apple & Blackcurrant, Blackcurrant & Liquorice and Blueberry Menthol. All created at the Vapouriz Lab, they are available in 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg strengths. Rrp is £4.99, and they give retailers a profit on return ...
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BOSS figures for Q4 2018 show forecourt crime fell
Incidents of forecourt crime recorded by BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate) fell by 4% during the final quarter of 2018, according to the latest results from its Forecourt Crime Index. The index is based on no means of payment incident reports that are made as part of its Payment Watch ...
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NewsEssar on a mission to grow dealer network
Essar Oil (UK) has restated its aim of 400 sites within the next five years, following the appointment of Ramsay MacDonald as head of retail at the start of the year.“We’ve got fuel quality, we’ve got scale, we’ve got the ambition, the image, the team,” said MacDonald. “It’s not a ...