All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2017 – Page 2
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NewsAdvice on terrorism precautions issued
After the UK government raised the terrorism threat level to its highest rating of critical following the Manchester bombing, the PRA has issued guidance to its members on simple precautions they can take. It advised members to brief staff on the increased threat level and ask them to remain vigilant, ...
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product news: Wrigley adds to Hubba Bubba range
Wrigley is introducing two brand new flavours to its Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape portfolio. Cola and Fancy Fruit Bubble Tapes will be exclusive to route-to-market, independents and symbol groups, and will be available to retailers from the end of May. Both Bubble Tapes are available in a length of 180cm ...
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NewsCash machine theft acccused sent to Crown Court
Two men have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the attempted theft from a cash machine at a Simonstone petrol station in Lancashire. The men, both from Greater Manchester, were arrested in the early hours of Monday, after being found hiding in fields following the launch of the police helicopter ...
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product news: Tangerine invests £1m in sugar portfolio
Tangerine Confectionery is investing £1m in its branded sugar portfolio. The investment includes an awareness-building TV advertising campaign on the Softies range, which will introduce the new Fruit Salad Sour Softies and showcase the revitalised branding on both Fruit Salad and Refreshers Softies. The Softies range, first launched in 2015 ...
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NewsTop dealers driving growth in convenience store sector
The number of convenience stores on forecourts has declined slightly over the past year, but leading dealer groups are driving growth in the c-store sector, according to the latest data from IGD Retail Analysis and William Reed Business Media. In their analysis of the convenience sector they found the overall ...
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NewsRetailers concerned over new tobacco rules
New research commissioned by delivered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey shows that retailers have major concerns about the impact of new tobacco rules on their business and customers. The new legislation, which came into force on 20 May, sees the introduction of plain packaging, an increase in minimum pack sizes, bans ...
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NewsCashier threatened with knife during robbery
Detectives investigating a robbery at a petrol station in Bourne End, Hemel Hempstead, are appealing for witnesses and information. The incident occurred at the Shell service station in Stoney Lane, shortly after 8pm on Monday, May 22. Two men entered the store and looked around before approaching the cashier. One ...
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NewsBrookfield Group supports local cancer charity
Top 50 Indie The Brookfield Group is sponsoring a team of cyclists aiming to raise funds for a local cancer charity. Brookfield director Aziz Patel said: “When our good friend and colleague Graham Kennedy, an industry veteran in the forecourt arena, asked us to help raise funds for a cycle ...
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NewsCNG Fuels joins gas suppliers’ trade association
CNG Fuels, the UK’s leading operator of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling infrastructure and provider of compressed biomethane (Bio-CNG), has joined the Natural Gas Vehicle Network (NGV N), the trade association that represents participants from across the Natural Gas industry supply chain. Baden Gowrie-Smith, CFO at CNG Fuels, said: “CNG ...
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NewsGas-to-liquid fuel could be answer to diesel woes
A fuel that has been around for many years could provide an immediate and easy solution to the increasing demonisation of diesel engines, according to speakers at this week’s conference in London on Clean Air, organised by Certas Energy. Gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel has only recently been used as a road ...
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NewsMass adoption of electric vehicles "much closer"
Mass ownership of electric cars could occur much earlier than previously thought, according to a report by UBS. An in-depth study by the bank suggests the cost of owning an electric car will draw level with that of a traditional combustion engine vehicle as early as next year in Europe, ...
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NewsTopaz re-introduces promotion for third year
Irish fuel and convenience retailer Topaz has partnered with two of Ireland’s leading sportspeople, Kevin McManamon and Bríd Stack, to launch its Cash for Clubs 2017 promotion and encourage people across Ireland to go the extra mile for their local community. The programme offers clubs of all types and sizes ...
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NewsOne in eight London shops selling illegal tobacco says JTI
An undercover operation by Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has found that one in eight London retailers are selling illegal tobacco products under the counter.Research conducted by JTI among smokers in the capital also revealed that more than a third (37%) have purchased illegal cigarettes, with 28% having being offered illegal ...
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NewsOwn-brands favoured due to food price worries
Almost half of consumers have said they will cut back on eating out and switch to supermarket own-brands to save cash, according to new research commissioned by delivered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey. The research, conducted by Retail Economics in a survey of 2000 respondents, found that consumers were already feeling ...
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Istobal displays sustainable heating system
The car wash and car care solutions provider Istobal will present a new water heating system at the Autopromotec Bolonia show next week (May 24-28). The Spanish company will display an aerothermal heating boiler to be used at jet washes. It claims this equipment can save up to 75% power ...
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product news: Kerry Foods launches trade competition
Kerry Foods is aiming to help retailers grow snacking sales this summer with a new competition, giving retailers 15 chances to win £150 worth of experience vouchers. With snacking currently worth £31bn, and with the increased shopper footfall to convenience stores in the summer, the competition aims to draw retailers’ ...
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product news: Evian celebrates Wimbledon connection
Evian is celebrating the 10th year of its partnership with Wimbledon with a new month-long Live Young campaign, which launches on May 29 with an investment of over £350,000.The campaign will be activated on digital out of home screens at various strategic locations across London, using geo and time-targeting technology ...
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NewsCCTV pics released of drive-off man
Northamptonshire Police have released CCTV images of a man who was driving a car involved in four drive-offs. In the incident the CCTV picture is taken from, the driver of a silver MG ZR refuelled the vehicle at the BP garage on the westbound A14 near Kettering with £25 of ...
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product news: Highland Spring unveils campaign
A new multi-channel campaign, spearheaded by a new TV advert, is the latest in a series of milestones for the Highland Spring brand as parent company, Highland Spring Group (HSG), continues its programme of investment to drive growth in bottled water. The six month Brave By Nature campaign includes a ...
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product news: Cadbury previews Premier League promotion
Cadbury has announced its first, and broadest, on-pack promotion following its new partnership with the Premier League, which offers consumers the chance to win the ultimate football experience. Up for grabs in the promotion are ten personalised Premier League match day experiences for two, 50 pairs of match tickets every ...