All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2020 – Page 5
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DFS helps Shell roll out self-checkout kiosks
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has partnered with Shell to co-develop and roll-out self-checkout kiosks across a number of Shell fuel stations in the Netherlands, to help reduce queues and improve the purchasing experience for its customers.Visitors to Shell sites equipped with the DFS Self-Checkout Kiosk are able to scan for ...
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NewsMoney Talk: Demand versus supply in the limited labour pool
In late February the Home Office floated its ’Post Brexit immigration plans’ and immediately found itself on the receiving end of cries of alarm from employer organisations across the economy: farming, hospitality, healthcare and retailing among them. The major bone of contention is the intention to severely restrict effectively stop ...
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McCoy’s continues mission to deliver full-on flavour
McCoy’s is continuing its mission of delivering full-on flavour with the launch of new Fiery Steak, described as ’a spectacular face-off between meat and heat’. The launch is inspired by the traditional McCoy’s Flame Grilled Steak flavour with a bold punch of heat to spice up the snack. This year ...
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STG launches Signature Dual Filter Cigarillos
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has launched Signature Dual Filter Cigarillos, which have an acetate filter containing a peppermint capsule under a lasered marker to give a smooth smoking experience. In addition to the capsule, they are made with Virginia leaf tobacco and have a natural leaf wrapper.The Cigarillos come ...
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Good For You mini lollies from Chupa Chups
Chupa Chups is expanding its sugar-free range with the launch of Chupa Chups Good For You. Made with natural stevia, the lollipops come in Strawberry, Orange and Cherry flavours and contain only natural colouring.Aimed at those who want to both treat their families and reduce their sugar intake, the smaller-sized ...
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Vista CCTV and Facewatch partner up to deliver facial recognition software
Vista CCTV and Facewatch have formed a new partnership to deliver facial recognition software to the security industry.According to the new partners, the alliance offers large and small business owners the opportunity to secure their establishments against low-level crime without needing to replace any cameras or systems.Dean Kernot, Vista sales ...
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Carb Killa newbie
Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel is the latest flavour to join Grenade’s best-selling Carb Killa bar range. Containing 20g of protein, it retails at £2.49.
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Cola joins Calippo line up as does a Lime single
New Calippo Cola has been launched in direct reponse to increasing consumer demand for cola-flavoured ice creams. Calippo Lime, which is already available in multipacks, is now launching as a single product.Also new is the Cornetto Mermaid which is a pink cone filled with matcha and raspberry flavoured ice ...
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Hot Cross Buns and much more from Country Choice
Country Choice has a basket full of thaw-and-serve sweet treats in time for Easter. Alongside a must-have six-pack of fruited and spiced Hot Cross Buns, the range includes a gingerbread bunny, themed cupcakes, mallow nests, tarts and cornflake cakes.The Easter-themed cupcakes and mallow nests have a 14-day shelf life once ...
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in brief
rontec’s surge in profitsTop 50 Indie Rontec has reported a surge in pre-tax profits to £68.1m in its latest financial results, compared with £27.3m the previous year. Its accounts for the year ending September 30, 2019, showed the results were boosted by an extraordinary profit of £37.7m on the sale ...
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Boost enters ready-to-drink coffee category
Energy drink brand Boost is entering the chilled ready-to-drink coffee category. New Boost Iced Coffee is available in Caffe Latte and Double Espresso flavours in a £1 price-marked can (non price-marked packs are also available).Simon Gray, founder and managing director at Boost describes them as ’great tasting products with good ...
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NewsUnder the spotlight: Matthew Bellamy
Name: Matthew Bellamy Job title: Head of company-owned and operated retail Company: Certas Energy 01 Career history: I’ve spent 11 years in the industry working for Total and then Certas Energy. I’ve completed a number a roles within retail, most recently a project role to build an unmanned retail business ...
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NewsWork begins on the first of Gridserve’s nationwide network of EV forecourts
Gridserve has announced that the first of a nationwide network of over 100 ’Electric Forecourts’ is now under construction and will open this summer, offering "convenient, ultra-fast, low-cost charging, with an outstanding customer experience". Located near Braintree in Essex, the new Electric Forecourt (the name has been registered as ...
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BP rolling out Wild Bean Cafés to dealer sites
BP is rolling out its Wild Bean Café franchise to its wider independent dealer network after successful trial installations at five sites.The refreshed offer was located at sites in Scotland, North East England, the South East and South West.The company expects this move to significantly build on the circa 300 ...
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... and seeks views on petrol, diesel and hybrid ban
The government is seeking views on bringing forward the end to the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2040 to 2035, or earlier.Earlier in February forecourt and oil industry representatives slammed the government announcement about the earlier ban. The sector has been working towards a ...
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Analysis
Cloudy crystal ball
My crystal ball looking into the future of petrol retailing has scarcely been cloudier. The price of Brent Crude has been falling for some weeks down from a New Year high of US$70 to just US$50 at the start of March. This resulted from bearish forecasts about oil demand due ...
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BelVita Blueberry Soft Bakes in singles launch
BelVita is extending its Soft Bakes range with the introduction of a new single-serve Blueberry variant to target on-the-go shoppers. Rrp is 60p.The launch follows a successful year for the total BelVita brand, which is now worth £79m and is growing at 3.5% year-on-year, and the Soft Bakes range, which ...
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Analysis
Chris Judge: analysis editor, Argus Media
The potential effects of the coronavirus on the global economy dominated discussion in oil markets in February, slicing more than 20% off oil prices since January 20, when it first came to light. Benchmark crude Ice Brent hovered just above $50/bl at the close of the month, a level last ...
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Alexander Russell: consultant, Car Wash Association (CWA)
This year the CWA has already attended two round-table conferences on labour abuse, hosted by Matthew Taylor, the government’s interim director at the Office of Labour Market Enforcement (OLME). The first, more general, meeting focused on non-compliance with labour regulations. Taylor emphasised his particular interest in the proposed Single (labour ...
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NewsRAC welcomes supermarket fuel price cuts - but warns against Budget duty hike
Pump prices should start falling - and quickly - claimed the RAC following the news that Asda had cuts its petrol and diesel prices by 2ppl. Fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: "We hope other retailers large and small follow Asda’s lead by trimming their prices and delivering good value to ...