All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2015 – Page 6
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Earthquake appeal to raise funds
An appeal for funds to help the survivors of the earthquake in Nepal has been launched by South West-based Chartman, one of the Forecourt Trader Top 50 Indies. Chartman director Clive Sheppard has contacted the group’s nine forecourts saying: "In the past we have teamed up most successfully to raise ...
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MFG signs for another five years with Amscreen
MFG has signed a further five-year contract with Amscreen. It covers an upgrade in screen technology at 58 sites which already have the system, together with a roll out of Amscreen’s 24-inch screen product throughout the 223 sites MFG acquired last October.The high-definition, larger format, portrait screens will employ Amscreen’s ...
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Ritz shakes up snacks aisle with Crisp & Thin
Ritz, the world’s number one savoury biscuit brand (Euromonitor data), is aiming to shake up the snacks aisle with a new baked and light potato snack Ritz Crisp & Thin aimed at the growing demand for savoury snacks in the UK.Ritz Crisp & Thin will be launched in ...
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Go ahead for hydrogen site
A hydrogen refuelling station is to be built on the London forecourt of an un-named "major global fuel retailer", with proposals for a further roll-out. ITM Power, an energy storage and clean fuel company, revealed the plans as it announced that it had been awarded a total of £2.89m by ...
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Heinz adds pastries
Heinz is adding four new products to its range of chilled savoury pastries, which are manufactured, marketed and sold under licence by Peter’s Food.New Heinz Beanz with chicken & BBQ sauce pastry slice joins the range of 160g slices. An eight x 60g Heinz Beanz with cheese pockets multipack is ...
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Service Centre: Jac Roper writes about a terrifying fuel card story and a solution to Suresh’s lid problem
Really, really bad news This is a totally anonymous story, although the two protagonists will recognise themselves. A reader approached Forecourt Trader with a very real problem. The other party will know who they are because of the details to follow. I am simply not naming anyone in the hope ...
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Fuel theft costs each forecourt £3,600pa
Theft of fuel from Britain’s forecourts cost retailers an estimated £31.4m during 2014 according to the latest Forecourt Crime Statistics Survey from BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate), which was revealed at the Forecourt Show at the NEC last month. Since the last BOSS survey for 2012, losses attributable to drive-offs ...
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product news: Makeover for McCoy’s
McCoy’s is unveiling a new look across its entire range this summer. It is designed with a look that is intended to appeal to younger male consumers and has better shelf stand-out. The brand is aiming to create desire for the McCoy’s portfolio with a more contemporary look and feel ...
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NewsKent retailer introduces new fishing line
Forecourt and convenience supremo David Charman of Parkfoot Garage in Kent is proud to announce he has sold his first lobster! He introduced a fresh fish counter at the Spar store at his multi-award-winning site on the A20 in West Malling a couple of weeks ago following demand by customers. ...
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product news: Coca-Cola launches new commercial
Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) has launched ‘What Are You Waiting For’, a TV commercial (TVC) encouraging consumers to choose happiness, featuring a diverse range of celebratory moments. The TVC marks the launch phase of Coca-Cola’s first campaign under the new one brand strategy announced in March. The commercial will be ...
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product news: Re-design for Hamlet cigar packs
JTI is introducing new pack designs and formats across the Hamlet range of cigars. The modernisation will see a new look celebrating the heritage of the brand with rotational designs on selected SKUs featuring fictional characters from the ‘Freeman business empire’. JR Freeman & Son was the founder of the ...
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NewsChartman installs third Costa machine
Forecourt Trader Top 50 Indie Chartman has become the first independent retailer to install three Costa drinks machines at one of its stores. A third machine has just been introduced at the group’s flagship service station, the Winning Post at Haldon Hill, on the A38 outside Exeter, and on ...
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Monthly cars sales maintain growth
New car registrations have risen for the 38th consecutive month, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In April demand rose by 5.1% to 185,778 units – the month’s best performance since 2005. Year-to-date registrations for 2015 are up 6.4% to 920,366. April’s strong ...
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product news: Burton’s expands Fish ’n’ Chips range
Burton’s Biscuit Company is adding to its Fish ‘n’ Chips savoury snack brand, with the introduction of two new fish and chip shop favourites – Pickled Onion and Curry Sauce. The launch of the new flavours comes as the Fish ‘n’ Chips brand has reached £12.3m in value sales, less ...
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product news: Yollies backed wth new campaign
Kerry Foods is aiming to drive trial and awareness of its new Yollies yogurt on a stick brand among mums and kids with the launch of a new TV campaign which will air during prime time TV shows and in cinemas, with sponsorship every day for three months of childrens’ ...
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product news: Nestlé unveils Aero Mousse chocolate bar
Nestlé Confectionery’s chocolate brand Aero is to launch a new indulgent Aero Mousse chocolate bar. Aero Mousse will be launched in both a single impulse bar, available from 18th May (RRP 62p), as well as a 150g sharing block, available from 1st June (RRP £2.00). Each bar will consist of ...
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product news: Imperial Tobacco adds to Carlton range
Imperial Tobacco has made an addition to the Carlton cigarette range, its sub-economy cigarette brand. Carlton Superkings Menthol is now available in standard and price-marked packs of 19 cigarettes. Imperial Tobacco brand portfolio chassis manager Madeleine Pearce commented: “Menthol currently accounts for around 8% of volume across the factory made ...
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Operators urged to provide rating information
The PRA is urging members to fill in and return forms they should have received from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). In preparation for the 2017 rating revaluation, the VOA sent out forms requesting information from petrol station operators in England and Wales in April. The Scottish Assessors Association (SAA) ...
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Fuel depresses Sainsbury’s sales
Sainsbury’s has reported its first loss for 10 years after writing down the value of its stores, and fuel price deflation and lower fuel volumes depressed its sales. For the 52 weeks to March 14, it made a pre-tax loss of £72m compared with a profit of £898m in the ...