All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2016 – Page 3
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Robbery at Dorset service station
Police officers, a dog unit and a helicopter from the National Police Air Service (NPAS) all attended following a robbery at a Dorset service station, but the assailant escaped. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the robbery at Highland Service Station in Ashley Road in Parkstone, Poole, ...
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Report shows concern over Living Wage
New research commissioned by wholesaler Palmer & Harvey shows that independent convenience retailers see the Living Wage as their biggest challenge in the year ahead, and they are looking to their local councils for support. According to the research, independent convenience retailers are most likely to cut staff costs and ...
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Councils highlight fight against illegal tobacco
Huge quantities of illicit cigarettes are being taken off the streets by councils as they continue cracking down on the illegal trade, according to the Local Government Association (LGA). It said that recent council hauls have seen sniffer dogs used to trace bootlegged and counterfeit tobacco, and that millions of ...
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ACS welcomes planning reform proposals
The Government’s response to a consultation on removing barriers to business growth in the planning system has been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We are pleased that the Government has recognised the need for reform of the planning system to support ...
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MRH looking out for more acquisitions
MRH (GB) has indicated it is still on the lookout for acquisitions as it reported pre-tax profits up 26.7% up in its latest accounts which have just been published. The company, which is number one in the Top 50 Indies with more than 450 sites, made pre-tax profits of £41.3m ...
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Certas parent reports profits up 35.5%
DCC plc, the international conglomerate that owns Certas Energy, has reported operating profits up 35.5% for the year ended 31 March. Operating profits were £300.5m, compared with £221.7m the previous year and volumes at its energy division were up 18.7% from 10.754 billion litres to 12.770 billion litres over the ...
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product news: Kinder launches promotion
Kinder is aiming to drive confectionery sales for retailers with the launch of an on-pack promotion. Shoppers will be in with a chance to ‘Win a Bit of Different’ with every pack of Kinder Bueno, with prizes including a Virgin Experience Days gift voucher worth £100. Kinder Bueno is encouraging ...
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product news: KP Snacks introduces Hula Hoops Golden Hoop
KP Snacks has launched Hula Hoops Golden Hoops – a baked version of the potato snack. The new savoury snack is rolling out now and comes in a 50g Cheese flavoured grab bag (RRP: £0.69p). It contains 30% less fat than standard crisps, which is highlighted front-of-pack. Hula Hoops Golden ...
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product news: Mentos range extended
Mentos has extended its range with the launch of Mentos Shakies, a new multipack containing four rolls, ideal for sharing. Mentos Shakies brings three new tastes with each pack containing Strawberry Milk, Banana Milk and Peach Milk flavoured Mentos, a mini-milkshake offering in a single bite. Brand manager Claire Powley ...
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Retailer optimism up despite wage hike
Independent retailers’ sales are up and their optimism is growing, according to new research by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). However, retailers are cutting back staff hours as they come to terms with the introduction of the national living wage. The convenience sector employs over 407,000 staff ...
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product news: Silk Cut offers limited edition packs
Silk Cut is launching ‘Crystal Cut Glass’ limited edition packs nationwide. The packs are available in the UK from mid-May, and are designed to reflect the premium quality Virginia tobacco in Silk Cut, using holographic print techniques to portray five crystal cut glass pattern designs. Jeremy Blackburn, JTI head of ...
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MOT training centre opens
A new national training centre to support MOT stations across the UK has been opened at Southam in Warwickshire. The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills has been set up by the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), and will act as a leading industry resource for MOT tester training, and ...
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Car wash drug dealer jailed
A man who used a car wash on the A14 near Cambridge to deal drugs has been jailed. Police discovered 25-year-old Eneja Dautaj had been dealing after a raid on a hand car wash in Swavesey on January 26 last year. They seized about £13,000 in cash along with a ...
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product news: Cider brand makes TV debut
Traditional premium cider brand Henry Westons Vintage has launched its first TV campaign, as well as an on-pack promotion. The campaign will run throughout the summer and heroes Henry Weston, the man behind the cider, who is also Westons founder. This forms part of a £1m investment into the Henry ...
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product news: Mars urges England fans to #Believe
Mars is launching a multi-channel campaign to galvanise the nation’s support of the England football team ahead of Euro 2016. The new #Believe campaign coincides with the brand’s display of support on pack and is backed by a media investment of more than £5m which will run across TV, ...
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Deadline extended for Forecourt Trader Awards
Today is the deadline for entries to this year’s Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards, but don’t despair if you are struggling to make it, because the organisers have given a one-week extension to Friday May 20. Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, the awards have long been established as ...
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NewsAsda in forecourt expansion drive
Asda has signalled an expansion of its estate of fuel forecourts with a deal to build at least six more this year. The construction arm of The Premier Group, a national specialist in high-spec construction and maintenance work, began construction of petrol station forecourts for Asda this week, with six ...
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Armed police swoop on service station
Armed police swooped on a Huddersfield service station as part of a major operation targeting gun crime. Officers with guns, some with their faces covered, surrounded a car at the BP filling station in New Hey Road, Salendine Nook, shortly after 8.30pm on Tuesday, May 10. They appeared to arrest ...
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product news: Volvic aims to attract new consumers
Volvic Juiced is launching its biggest ever brand campaign and innovation launch. The £1.8m marketing campaign is focused on recruiting new consumers into the brand and supporting the launch of its new Volvic Juiced Tropical 50cl variant. The campaign will run throughout the summer months. The campaign celebrates the small ...
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product news: Cadbury releases third advert
Cadbury has launched the third TV advert in its Tastes Like This Feels campaign. Matthew Williams, Cadbury marketing director, said: “The response to our Tastes Like This Feels campaign has been really positive, we are very excited to be sharing now the third instalment in the campaign. “Our campaign is ...