All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2017 – Page 4
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Oats are on-trend
Open any book on healthy eating and you’re bound to find porridge mentioned somewhere. That’s because oats have long been known to help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Plus they’re a filling way to start the day.Manufacturers have been quick to cash in, providing instant oats ...
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The no/low sugar push
Sugar or rather the drive to remove it may be front of mind with soft drinks’ manufacturers, but they’ve a long way to go to convince some consumers that low or no sugar is what they want.According to Britvic’s Soft Drinks Review 2016, impulse outlets (which include forecourt ...
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Remodelling the market
While pumps are a crucial piece of equipment for every forecourt operator, the market had attracted very little scrutiny from outside the industry until a major upheaval during 2016. The year began with a US conglomerate, Dover Corporation, taking over the product divisions of Tokheim Group, which makes dispensers and ...
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Industry showcase
A s the doors closed on last month’s Forecourt Show, National Convenience Show, and Farm Shop & Deli Show 2017, it had been another busy year packed full of inspiration, advice and support all under one roof. Both visitor and exhibitor numbers were up on previous years as the industry ...
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Infusions for a Feel Good experience
Feel Good Drinks is launching the Infusions range naturally flavoured waters that contain no added sugar.There are three flavours: Strawberry & Mint, Lemon & Elderflower and Apple & Rose with a hint of geranium, which are available in 400ml and 1ltr formats, for on-the-go and sharing.020 7687 7651 www.feelgooddrinks.co.uk
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HKS Retail opts for Evo Head Office solution
TLM Technologies has announced that Top 50 Indie HKS Retail has adopted the Evo Head Office solution for the management of seven of its recently acquired sites.Evo Head Office is built on the Microsoft Dynamics Navision technology stack with convenience and fuel- specific modules developed by the team at TLM ...
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New summer special sarnie from Urban Eat
Urban Eat has launched a limited- edition ’summer special’ the Coronation Chicken sandwich, which is available until August 20.Urban Eat is investing £400,000 in marketing activity this year, with a focus on becoming the go-to brand for quality food-to-go. This includes a new selection of pos material for every ...
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NewsShop Doctor: In the surgery this month - Havenbridge Road, Neyland, Pembrokeshire
LOCATION: I approached the Crossways Service Station from Pembroke Dock across the toll bridge on the A477 towards Haverfordwest. It was easy to find as the Gulf-branded canopy and pole really stood out. FORECOURT: The Gulf pole has illuminated prices and details of various services available. In a falling market, ...
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Greenergy road-loads diesel at Thames Oilport
Greenergy has begun road-loading of diesel and heating oil at Thames Oilport, giving it a supply location in the South East of England.The company said the opening of road-loading facilities is another significant milestone in the regeneration of the site, to turn the former refinery into a modern import terminal ...
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Maxol opens its largest-ever development
Maxol has opened the doors to its largest-ever development in Northern Ireland at Tannaghmore, County Antrim.In a first for Northern Ireland and the UK and a forecourt exclusive for Maxol the A26 Services has introduced Freshly Chopped, a fast-food franchise which aims to offer fresh and nutritious food ...
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TLM Technologies recruits ex-MRH man John Lynn and signs new US software deal
TLM Technologies has recruited former MRH managing director, John Lynn, to join its board as a non-executive director.TLM CEO Lee Papper said: "We are thrilled to have John on board. He brings a wealth of experience and industry expertise to TLM and will no doubt be instrumental in steering us ...
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Money Talk: Forecourt crime is more than just drive-offs and no means of payment
Interesting to see that BOSS (the British Oil Security Syndicate) has launched a ’forecourt crime index’ to help retailers gauge their own experience against a national benchmark. It’s a good idea, and one not to be dismissed, however, the real limitation is that the index appears to relate specifically to ...
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Heineken encourages consumers to open up
Heineken’s latest campaign Open Your World encourages consumers to broaden their horizons and see that there is more that unites us than divides us.To bring the campaign to life in store, limited-edition packaging is available now across Heineken bottles, cans and multi-packs with the campaign manifesto on the ...
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New report confirms record property prices
Forecourt property values are at a record high, according to a new report by property advisors Barber Wadlow. Its Forecourt Property Value Index (calculated in association with Experian Catalist) shows values have increased by 62% since the bottom of the market, and are now at a record high, exceeding the ...
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Chris Hunt: UKPIA director general
Well, here we go again! The Prime Minister has fired the starting gun for a General Election, the sound of which has startled many people. It would seem that we have had an overabundance of politics over the past 18 months, what with the Labour party trying to sort itself ...
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Under the spotlight: HKS chairman Graham Sims discloses his dislike of political spin, and his love of Star Trek, summer days and penguins
01 Career history? 38 years on and off in the industry. I also work with some private equity houses and investment funds and also chair a charity. 02 How did you get involved with HKS? By renting them their first site way back in 1984. 03 Best bit ...
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Service Centre: Jac Roper on heavy-handed Horizon dealings and a name game
Lawyers acting on behalf of more than a thousand former subpostmasters are asking for others who ever had issues with Post Office Limited’s (POL’s) Horizon accounting system to come forward and join their Group Litigation Order. Some of their stories, such as the following one, are truly shocking. Phil Cowan ...
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Sampling drive for Cawston Press
Cawston Press will be sampling its cans of sparkling drinks at more than 60 consumer events this summer. The drinks are made using pressed fruit as opposed to fruit concentrates, and contain no artificial colours or flavourings. They are also very low in calories at just under 100 per 330ml ...
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Kärcher and Tokheim do deal on car washes
Kärcher and Tokheim Service Group (TSG) have formed a strategic partnership, which will see them join forces in the car wash industry."Kärcher will increase its focus on development, engineering and manufacturing in order to bring to market superior products and great innovation," explained Markus Asch, deputy chairman of the management ...
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in brief
Co-op redevelopmentLincolnshire Co-op has revealed plans for an £850,000 redevelopment of its Gibbet Nook Filling Station, on the junction of the A153 and B1192 near Coningsby.The first phase sees the site closed until Friday June 9 while underground works are carried out to replace pipes and tanks, and new pumps ...