All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2018
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NewsCo-op starts £1.5m overhaul of site in Cheshire
The Co-op petrol filling station and food store in Congleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, has embarked on a £1.5m redevelopment to overhaul the infrastructure and extend the store. The petrol station is expected to re-open in August following a 15-week development which will replace the tanks, forecourt and pumps, and more ...
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NewsApril sees sharpest rise in prices at the pumps in 16 months
April saw the biggest increase in petrol and diesel pump prices for 16 months, with both fuels going up nearly 3ppl. Data from RAC Fuel Watch shows the average price of a litre of unleaded went up 2.74p from 120.46p to 123.20p. Diesel rose 2.94p per litre from 123.08p to ...
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NewsThree ATM attackers sentenced to more than 50 years in prison
Three men responsible for a series of cash machine gas explosions in seven different locations, including three attacks at petrol stations, have been jailed for a combined total of 53 years. Joel Spears, 31, of Becket Close, Wimbledon, London, and Ermias Fekade, 36, of Moyne Close, Hove, were both found ...
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NewsBP buys site to add to M&S Simply Food estate in South West
Business property adviser Christie & Co has completed the sale of Bathway Service Station near Bath to BP on behalf of Flying Visit. The forecourt is located on a busy roundabout that links the A361 from Trowbridge to Frome and the A36 from Bath to Warminster with 27,000 vehicles passing ...
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NewsNarrow escape after car smashes into petrol station shop
Staff and customers had a narrow escape after a car smashed into the front of a petrol station near Hull on Saturday April 28. A driver is being investigated by police after the car ploughed through the garage forecourt on the A63 in the middle of the afternoon, narrowly missing ...
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NewsMan in court charged with forecourt robbery and assault
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an armed robbery at a petrol station in north Wales. Robert Shane Hughes, of Bryn Seion, Denbigh, was arrested following an incident at the Shell service station, Rhyl Road, Denbigh, on the evening of Sunday April 29 during which a ...
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NewsEG Group plans to develop forecourt at site in Forfar
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group has applied for planning permission for a petrol filling station (PFS), an ancillary retail unit and café/restaurant/drive thru unit on the site of a former church at Forfar, in Scotland. A detailed planning statement prepared for EG Group by Colliers International says it is ...
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NewsNew car market bounces back with 10.4% growth in April
The UK new car market grew 10.4% in April, with 167,911 new units registered, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand was affected by a number of factors, including the timing of Easter, which meant two additional selling days this April, versus 2017, ...
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NewsProsecution of petrol stations for red diesel fraud is abandoned
An HM Customs & Excise (HMRC) prosecution of petrol station owners for red diesel fraud has been abandoned after a linked trial collapsed. The story was covered by the BBC on its website and on its news programmes on Sunday April 29. In its TV report it showed pictures of ...
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product news: Coca-Cola kicks off World Cup activity
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is kicking off activity ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a new on-pack promotion across its Coca-Cola portfolio, which is designed to appeal to the 14 million people expected to tune in for each game. Coca-Cola’s new promotion with the sports game, EA SportsFIFA ...
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NewsSurge in number of assaults and threats against retailers
The number of assaults and threats committed against the wholesale and retail sector has risen significantly over the last year, according to The Home Office 2017 Commercial Victimisation Survey (CVS). It reported they increased from 524 incidents per 1,000 premises to 1,433 incidents per 1,000 premises. The CVS also reported ...
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product news: Kellogg’s revamps Special K cereal bars
Kellogg’s has overhauled the recipe and packaging of its Special K cereal bars as part of the company’s Better Starts plan to help people make healthier choices. In response to consumer feedback, Special K cereal bars are now bigger with wholegrain oats, whole fruit pieces and are fortified with vitamins ...
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NewsDRB UK Maintenance boss highlights business wins
A contract for DRB UK Maintenance to install signage at 80 MFG sites is only the latest in a string of prestigious business wins for the company, according to managing director Robert McArthur. The project involves rebranding of 80 sites to the newly introduced 2Di Esso canopy branding image along ...
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product news: Zingers Connect with drivers
BP Connect forecourts is now offering weary drivers a quick and natural pick-me-up, as it stocks the Zinger shots range. Zingers are tiny spiced drinks (7cl) made with 100% natural ingredients – promoted as an alternative to caffeine and sugar loaded energy drinks. The high spicing of Zingers is designed ...
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NewsIstobal shows off smart technology at Uniti Expo
Istobal, the Spanish car wash and car care solutions group, will launch its smart technologies at Uniti Expo 2018. It will be demonstrating the Istobal M’NEX32 rollover, including new features and optional extras. Its payment terminal is now equipped with the new Smartdrive, a system that allows users to select ...
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product news: Toffifee offers extra-free pack
Toffifee is offering a special extra value pack which provides 25% extra free on its standard 100g pack. With casual boxed chocolate sales worth £286m and experiencing 7.6% growth, the promotion is designed to help retailers capitalise on the opportunity by merchandising off-shelf to drive visibility and maximise sales. Andy ...
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NewsInvestigation finds widespread illegal tobacco sales in Stoke
An undercover operation conducted for Japan Tobacco International (JTI) in Staffordshire has revealed the widespread availability of illegal tobacco, with 17 out of the 48 stores visited in Stoke found to be selling illegal products. Additional consumer research also conducted for JTI revealed that more than half (55%) of smokers ...
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product news: Kettle Foods relaunches smaller PMPs
Targeting the Big Night In, Kettle Foods is relaunching its range of smaller price-marked sharing bags specifically for the independent convenience sector. Available in cash and carry and wholesalers, the new 80g bags are available in the top five selling seasonings of Kettle Chips: Lightly Salted, Sea Salt & Balsamic ...
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product news: Tic Tac returns to TV screens
Tic Tac is launching a £1.5m campaign featuring a new TV creative and positioning, encouraging people to take on new experiences and ‘Open Up’. For the first time in five years, Tic Tac Core (Fresh Mint, Lime & Orange, Strawberry Fields, and Mint Rush) is hitting the nation’s screens on ...
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NewsJet adds Top 50 Indie sites to its network in the South East
Jet has strengthened its presence in the South East with the recruitment of three Top 50 Indie sites to its network. Supply contracts have recently been signed with Basildon Service Station in Reading and Brookside Filling Station in Hungerford, which are both in Berkshire, and Postcombe Service Station in Thame, ...