All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2019 – Page 8
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NewsArmed robber steals cash from Stoke-on-Trent forecourt
Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a Stoke-on-Trent petrol station in the early hours of Wednesday May 1. The raider approached a man working alone at Mossfield Petrol Station in Bentilee at around 3am and demanded cash from the till. The worker handed over the money and the ...
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NewsPetrol price rise in April is second highest monthly gain on record
The average price of petrol increased by 5.44ppl in April, the second highest monthly rise since 2000, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch. It reports that litre of unleaded petrol increased from 122.62p to 128.06p as retailers passed on wholesale price increases driven by a 5% jump in the ...
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NewsGovernment advisers urge earlier ban on petrol and diesel cars
The target for banning sales of new petrol and diesel cars should be brought forward from 2040, ideally to 2030, or to 2035 at the latest, according to a committee set up by the Government to advise it on emissions targets. It also urges the government to support strengthening of ...
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NewsACS and FWD launch charter to set behaviour at work standards
The trade associations for the convenience retailing and wholesale sectors are teaming up with their members and major suppliers to define and promote standards of behaviour between individuals from different companies working together. The “Dignity at Work Charter” will be a positive statement of behaviour standards that companies can include ...
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Britvic runs on-pack promotion across Robinsons Refresh’d range
Britvic is aiming to help convenience retailers drive sales this summer with an on-pack promotion across its Robinsons Refresh’d range. Promotional packs rolling out now until mid-June will offer shoppers the chance to win Wimbledon experiences – from branded towels to VIP tickets to a tennis match during the tournament. ...
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NewsNew government body to safeguard access to cash
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the creation of a new group chaired by the Treasury which has been set up to safeguard consumers’ access to cash. In addition to the new Joint Authorities Cash Strategy Group, which will bring together regulators, the Treasury and the Bank of ...
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Tetley invests £1.3m in its Cold Infusions range
Tetley has announced a £1.3m investment in its Tetley Cold Infusions range with new products, new formats, and a wide-reaching programme of marketing and in-store support starting this month. First up is the launch of a new flavour, Strawberry and Watermelon, with no caffeine, sugar or artificial flavours. Available in ...
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NewsGinsters’ owner launches a new food-to-go service for retailers
A new food-to-go business and delivery service to retailers, Fresh Food For Now, is being launched by Samworth Brothers, the food company that owns the Ginsters brand. The new venture will see the development of the Ginsters van operation into a new business, offering retailers a complete food-to-go solution with ...
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NewsRAC introduces mobile chargers for stranded electric vehicles
The RAC has responded to the expected rise in electric vehicles (EVs) by introducing a mobile EV charger capable of giving stranded out-of-charge cars a power boost from one of its standard roadside rescue vans. The first six Ford Transit patrol vans equipped with the mobile EV-charger will take to ...
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NewsDetectives investigating armed robbery at petrol station
Detectives are investigating following an armed robbery at a service station in Greenisland, in Northern Ireland. Two men armed with knives entered the premises on Upper Road at around 10.30pm on Sunday 28 April. They threatened staff forcing them to open the till, and jumped over the counter ...
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NewsMen arrested after ATM stolen from Northern Irish forecourt
A senior police officer in Northern Ireland has warned there is still a significant threat to sites with ATMs after two men were arrested following the theft of a cash machine from a forecourt in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Speaking on April 30, detective superintendent Rachel Shields said: “During the ...
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NewsACS calls for action over rapid loss of free-to-use cash machines
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for urgent action to secure consumers’ access to cash after Which? reported a massive increase in the number of cash machines being converted to charge fees. Figures obtained by Which? show that fees of at least 95p per withdrawal have been imposed ...
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NewsDeadline set for bids for freehold of five Top 50 Indie sites
A deadline has been set for bids for five forecourt sites put up for sale by Top 50 Indie SK Fuel. The five freehold petrol filling station sites are located across South and West Yorkshire, and specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced that the deadline for first ...
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NewsSainsbury’s offers 10ppl discount in nationwide fuel promotion
Sainsbury’s has launched a promotion on fuel offering a discount of 10ppl to customers when they spend £60 or more on groceries at a Sainsbury’s supermarket or on online between Wednesday May 1 and Tuesday May 7. Qualifying customers will receive a coupon at the checkout or when they receive ...