All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2020
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Marmite introduces six-pack to minimise retailers’ outlay
Marmite has launched a new six-pack in a bid to help retailers offer better breakfast choices. The new case design has been created for retailers who are looking for less cash outlay per trip to the wholesaler, while still wanting to have high volumes on-shelf. The six-pack case can be ...
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NewsPayPoint provides EPOS link for Premier, Family Shopper and Shop Locally retailers
An EPoS link is now available to PayPoint One Pro retailers who are members of Premier, Family Shopper and Shop Locally, following a national trial with more than 50 participating retailers.Users will benefit from daily price updates, monthly consumer promotions, the ability to place orders through the PayPoint One mobile ...
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NewsNorthumberland petrol filling station installs EDGEPoS system
Adderstone Service Station, a Keystore and Harvest Energy-branded forecourt in Belford, Northumberland, has become the latest retailer to install the EDGEPoS system. The site’s owner John Davidson said: “We decided to install EDGEPoS after being severely let down by our previous EPOS provider. The system met our needs for the ...
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NewsFloor signals launched to keep up social distancing in-store
A new range of floor signals has been developed to help people in-store to remain two metres apart to comply with coronavirus regulations.The self-adhesive, high-visibility floor signs and hazard tapes are available from Beaverswood, and are designed to highlight and encourage social distancing in queues.Each circular sign is 235 mm ...
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NewsManufacturers support decision to reschedule Uniti Expo
The Committee of the European Manufacturers of Petroleum Measuring and Distributing equipment (CECOD) has made an official statement in support of the postponement of UNITI Expo 2020, which has been rescheduled due to the coronavirus crisis. Originally the exhibition was due to take place in Stuttgart, Germany, between May 26-28, ...
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NewsTchibo trials water refill station at award-winning forecourt
Tchibo Coffee Service is currently trialling a water refill station at Parkfoot Filling Station, West Malling, on its Smokin’ Bean coffee destination.The trial has developed from Tchibo’s aim to cut single-use plastic usage, which has seen it promoting the use of KeepCups for coffee.A trend has developed with more customers ...
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Henderson Technology appoints Darren Nickels to its board
Henderson Technology has announced the formal appointment of Darren Nickels to the role of retail technology operations director. Ron Whitten, chief financial officer of Henderson Group, said: “Since joining the Henderson Group in 1998, Darren has been a key part of the growth of our technology services. I am pleased ...
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NewsJTI unveils alternatives in run-up to menthol and capsule cigarette ban
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has announced it will be launching a series of new alternative products with distinctive tobacco blends plus product and pack innovations ...
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NewsKnife-wielding robbers strike at Esso petrol station in Leeds
West Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following an armed robbery at a petrol station in Leeds.At 8.38pm on Tuesday March 24, officers were called to the incident at the Esso station, in Wetherby Road.Two men threatened staff with a knife before taking cash and filling a builders sack with ...
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NewsDefra secretary praises workers in the convenience store sector
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a letter from DEFRA secretary George Eustice, recognising the enormous contribution of the people running and working in convenience stores.In the letter, he said: “Everyone working in the food and drink industry has rallied in an extraordinary way to respond to this ...
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NewsCentral England Co-op installs plastic screens at tills
Central England Co-op has announced that it is planning to install plastic screens at all till points as part of its efforts to keeps colleagues and customers safe during the coronavirus crisis.The retailer, which has 22 forecourts in its estate, has also announced that bread from its in-store bakery will ...
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NewsGreen light for automatic car washes but HCW outlawed
Forecourt operators are being advised by the Car Wash Association (CWA) that they can continue to operate automatic car washes and jet washes under the current coronavirus regulations, but hand car washing and other types of valeting have been outlawed. The guidance comes after discussions between the CWA and the ...
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NewsChristie & Co publishes guidance for petrol filling station owners
Advice for petrol filling station and convenience store owners on how to deal with the coronavirus crisis has been published on a blog post by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co.The post, by Steve Rodell, managing director – retail, outlines the government support that is available for businesses and ...
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NewsApplegreen boss confident of achieving long-term growth
The chief executive of Applegreen has said he is confident the business can achieve long-term growth, despite any uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and revealed how it is affecting the company in the short term.Unveiling the group’s results for 2019, Bob Etchingham said: “We are highly conscious of the ...
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NewsFast-growing Top 50 Indie Ascona adds forecourt to estate
Fast-growing Top 50 Indie Ascona has added another acquisition to its estate.It has bought the lease of Dorking BP Service Station for an undisclosed sum from husband and wife Mike and Kim Prior, who were looking to retire.The forecourt has four fuel pumps and facilities include a car wash and ...
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NewsOver 1,000 forecourts take up offer of free GripHero dispensers
More than one thousand forecourts globally have taken up Devon-based GripHero’s offer of providing hand-protection dispensers free to protect their customers from the transmission of Covid-19 at the fuel pump. GripHero is a hand-protection dispenser, which sits on top of each hand-pump on the forecourt, so that the first thing ...
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NewsLowCVP publishes guidance on renewable fuel for fleet operators
A new guide from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) for fleet operators shows how renewable fuels can immediately cut greenhouse gas emissions in road transport, particularly from commercial vehicles for which few low emission solutions are currently available.While the Government’s focus has been mainly on vehicle electrification for meeting ...
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NewsSector working flat out to keep emergency services supplied
With the fuel retail sector identified by the Government as one of the keys to keeping the emergency services going during the coronavirus pandemic, the PRA and its members have been working flat out to ensure they can operate safely for customers and staff. PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: “We ...
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NewsBP and M&S work with Deliveroo to supply households in isolation
BP fuel stations and Marks & Spencer have teamed up with Deliveroo to offer deliveries of basic essentials for households in self-isolation.This is the first time M&S food will be available on Deliveroo and items will be available from 120 M&S franchise stores at BP service stations across the UK.A ...
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NewsSupermarket price cuts branded anti-competitive
The PRA has accused supermarkets of aggressive, anti-competitive pricing after Morrisons and then Asda slashed their fuel prices, with 12ppl off petrol and 8ppl off diesel.Asda said that the cuts would mean drivers would pay no more than 102ppl for petrol and no more than 108ppl for diesel, and that ...