All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2016
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Wilcomatic offers speedy shine solution
Customers of Wilcomatic can vastly increase their premium wash income by adding a Christ Protect Shine Xpress program to their rollover car wash menus, according to the company. The popularity of premium wash programs has helped to increase the average wash price, but the previous generation of special wax programs ...
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product news: Vimto sends out van sales team
A dedicated Vimto sales team will tour the Midlands and North West in eye-catching vans from now until the end of September. Sporting the brand’s mascot, the Vimtoad, the initiative is aimed at driving distribution of the core Vimto range and to increase awareness of the recently launched Vimto Remix ...
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FTS launches mobile payment system
A new mobile payment system which is set to change the way forecourts understand and interact with their consumers has been launched by Fuel Telematics Solutions Ltd (FTS).The technology – which is available now – means consumers can pay for their fuel via smart phone (and soon via watch or ...
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JTI offers training on tobacco law changes
Although most retailers were aware of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), shopkeepers still need support in understanding all the specifics of the legislation, research commissioned by JTI has shown. A survey of 250 retailers, highlighted gaps in retailers’ understanding of the legislation. For example, while 98% of retailers knew that ...
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Government to update insurance for driverless cars
Roads minister Andrew Jones has set out reforms to motor insurance so driverless cars can be covered. Speaking in Milton Keynes, where a driverless cars trial is under way, he said: “Driverless cars are coming, and sooner than many people expect. “It won’t happen overnight, but we will steadily hand ...
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Call for greater LPG use in London
UKLPG, the trade body that represents the LPG industry, is calling for a meeting with new London Mayor Sadiq Khan to discuss the role the low carbon transport fuel can have on improving air quality in the Capital. On the back of a recently launched initiative to improve air quality ...
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product news: Cadbury Wini Eggs support GB paralympians
Cadbury is introducing Cadbury Wini Eggs – Cadbury Mini Eggs in a promotional limited edition pack - which will offer customers the chance to jet off to Rio for a family trip while helping raise funds for the Supercharge ParalympicsGB campaign. The new Wini Eggs packs will offer a chance ...
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Maxol cleared to buy three sites
The proposed acquisition by Maxol from Topaz of three Esso-branded service stations in Dublin and Kildare has been cleared by the competition authorities in the Irish Republic. The latest additions to the Maxol network will see the company grow to 230 service stations across the country, with seven new sites ...
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VW’s UK boss predicts decline in diesel cars
Volkswagen’s UK boss is predicting diesel’s share of the UK car market could drop to as low as 30% as sales of petrol and alternative-fuelled cars strengthen. “The percentage of diesel will decline. It’s already happening. The first to be affected will be small cars,” said VW Group UK boss ...
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NewsFrench crisis boosts Channel port fuel sales
Service stations in Kent have seen significant increases in fuel sales after cross-channel travellers were advised to fill up before arriving in France. A blockade of fuel depots in France has caused a shortages with rationing and long queues at some French stations while others have run out. John Ryeland, ...
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product news: Stella Artois revamps packaging
Stella Artois has unveiled a new bottle design and refined secondary packaging. The new design is being rolled out in conjunction with the brand’s Be Legacy campaign, which celebrates the brand’s legacy by showcasing stories based on pivotal moments in its history. Coinciding with the unveiling of the new packaging, ...
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Amscreen terminates sales deal with Digicom
Digital signage company Amscreen has announced that it has terminated its sales agency agreement with Digicom Out Of Home Digital Media (Digicom) and temporarily suspended the advertising service on its network of forecourt screens. This follows the filing of a Notice of Intention to Appoint an Administrator by Digicom on ...
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product news: Amber Leaf unveils limited edition tin
New limited edition tins of Amber Leaf will be available this June. The single use tins, which feature a neon theme, are available now across all channels while stocks last. Building on the success of previous limited edition letterpress tins, the three bespoke neon designs join the Amber Leaf house ...
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product news: Tangerine adds assortment
Tangerine Confectionery is launching Sweet Champions Chews Assortment, a selection its chews. It’s the first time that the branded collection of Fruit Salad, Wham and the reintroduced Mojo Cola chew have been brought together in one pack. The new product will be available in a 180g sharing bag as well ...
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product news: Lucozade Energy has relaunches 250ml slimline cans
Lucozade Energy has relaunched its 250ml slimline can range with a new look which will be available in Orange, Original and Pink Lemonade flavours. The newly designed cans are being supported by in-store activation, which will includes a suite of point of sale materials to catch the attention of consumers ...
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Newsproduct news: AG Barr backs new ’reinvented water’ range with £2m launch campaign
A new range of fruity soft drinks which claim to be as healthy as water but with added taste, are being launched by AG Barr. Called Rubicon Spring, the range combines sparkling spring water with fruit juice, and has 15 calories or less per bottle. It comes in four ...
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ACS warning over Psychoactive Substances Act
New legislation on ‘legal highs’ that came into force today (May 26) has implications for many convenience stores, the ACS has warned. The primary purpose of the Psychoactive Substances Act is to stop the sale of items that are commonly known as ‘legal highs’. However, a new guide on the ...
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Government urged to scrap tobacco licensing plan
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Government to scrap its proposed tobacco licensing scheme for England. Responding to consultation for the scheme it urged that targeted measures to reduce the illicit tobacco trade should be adopted instead. In the submission, ACS has called for ...
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Men jailed for robbing Parkfoot Garage
Two men have been jailed for robbing the award-winning Parkfoot Garage, at West Malling, Kent. At Maidstone Crown Court, Joshua Thomas and Kean Lee were told their sentences would have been six years, but because they admitted all the charges it was reduced to four, meaning they will be available ...
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Essar Oil UK reports record profits
Essar Oil UK, which recently started supplying branded fuel to dealers, has reported its highest ever profit in accounts just published. For the year to the end of March, pre-tax profit was $244m compared with $70m the previous year. Gross revenues for the 12 months were $4,992m, a 34% drop ...