All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2020
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LowCVP fires the starting gun on a ‘decade of change for transport’
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has received cross-government commitment to its model of partnership working and has published its new annual work programme with net zero as the clear, ultimate destination.
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Swisse Me introduces a new range of vegan protein treats
Swisse Me is about to launch a new range of vegan protein-packed treats intended to nourish the mind, body and soul. Swisse Me Protein balls launch on June 15 and are made with nut butter, exotic mushroom maitake and friendly bacteria. They are available in four flavours: Cacao & Hazelnut; ...
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NewsPandemic could impact EV growth
The current pandemic could have severely set back the move towards electric vehicles, according to PRA chairman Brian Madderson. “Albeit the market was very small, we’ve been wondering, will the current situation have set it back still further?” he said. Madderson believes there are two elements which could contribute to ...
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Froneri expands Extreme cones range with new flavour
Ice cream maker Froneri has expanded its range of indulgent Extrȇme cones with the launch of a new Brownies & Cream flavour. Brunhilde van Antwerp, UK head of marketing at Froneri, commented: “Extrȇme continues to thrive thanks to the innovative combination of flavours and textures which allow us to drive ...
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Ferrero teams up with Coca-Cola for limited edition Tic Tac launch
Ferrero has launched a limited-edition Tic Tac Coca-Cola, which is a result of a collaboration between two brands.
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NewsWarning of postcode lottery for EV public charging points
Electric car drivers face a postcode lottery on public charging as the lack of ‘on-street’ infrastructure threatens to pull the plug on the uptake of ultra-low emissions vehicles, according to UK manufacturer of home charge points Andersen. Analysis of Zap-Map data undertaken by Andersen has ranked the best and worst ...
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Petits Filous unveils new Goodness campaign
Children’s yoghurt brand Petits Filous has unveiled its new Goodness campaign which highlights the brand’s credentials as a healthy snack for children, grounded in goodness.
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NewsBSI launches safe working guidance for businesses
New safe working guidelines to help businesses manage a safe return to work and reoccupation of their facilities have been published by BSI, in its role as the UK’s National Standards Body. The guidelines are intended to become a consensus of good practice and BSI encourages the business community and ...
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Country Life renews partnership with heritage bodies
Butter brand Country Life has renewed its partnership activity with English Heritage and the Welsh historic environment service Cadw for a second year. The campaign will run across a full year and offers consumers a ‘2 for 1 entry’ mechanic across promotional packs of Country Life, granting shoppers free entry ...
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NewsBlossom Hill launches social media partnership with florist
Treasury Wine Estates is launching Friendship Fridays, a new Blossom Hill social media partnership with Arena Flowers, aiming to keep loved ones connected. Friendship Friday will feature a competition every Wednesday until 17 June. Partnering with Arena Flowers, consumers can enter the competition via Instagram and will have the opportunity ...
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Vape Dinner Lady beefs up its menthol offer
Vaping firm Vape Dinner Lady has urged smokers and retailers to make the switch to vaping as the UK ban on menthol cigarettes has been enacted. “For many years, menthol cigarette smokers have visited a store to buy their menthol tobacco or cigarettes, but from May 20 they were no ...
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NewsMan who attacked stranger on forecourt jailed for four years
A man who used his car to mow down a stranger on a forecourt, and then struck his unconscious victim with a crow bar, has been jailed for four years. On Thursday 28 May, at Manchester Crown Court, Aqeel Ahmed of Queensgate, Bolton, pleaded guilty to attempted Section 18 assault, ...
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NewsACS welcomes proposals to improve crime victims code
Proposals to restructure the government’s Victim’s Code have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The Victims’ Code sets out the minimum level of service that victims of crime can expect from criminal justice agencies, and the Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on proposed updates. The ...
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NewsForecourt crime increasing according to latest BOSS report
The level of forecourt crime has increased in the first quarter of 2020, according to the latest Forecourt Crime Index from BOSS – the British Oil Security Syndicate. After falls in the previous two quarters, the index covering the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 has increased by 13% to 189 ...
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NewsPay rise for retail staff as BP adopts Real Living Wage
BP is to adopt the Real Living Wage (RLW) and will pay all its directly-employed UK retail staff accordingly from August 1. The move will affect around 5,000 staff working in around 300 BP-operated retail sites and stores across the UK. The company said its hourly pay rates for these ...
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NewsSecond man charged over Suffolk service station burglaries
A second man has been charged in connection with two service station burglaries in Suffolk. On Monday 4 May, offenders forced entry to Darsham Service Station on the A12 and stole a large quantity of cigarettes. A short while later, on Tuesday 5 May, the Jet Service Station on Station ...
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NewsCheshire forecourt suffers second armed robbery in under two years
Cheshire Police officers are investigating after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Birchwood, on the outskirts of Warrington. It is the second time an armed robbery has taken place at the site in less than two years. The BP garage on Oakwood Gate was targeted shortly after 8.30pm ...
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NewsNFDA welcomes decision to allow car showrooms to reopen
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed confirmation by the prime minister that car showrooms will be among the first non-essential retail premises allowed to open from June 1. Last week the NFDA wrote to the prime minister highlighting the sector’s preparedness following the publication of guidance by the ...
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NewsRules agreed for age-restricted sales to mask wearers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has worked with trading standards to provide clarity for local shops about the sale of age-restricted products in relation to customers wearing face masks or face coverings. When serving customers wearing face masks or face coverings who wish to purchase an age-restricted product in ...
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NewsMPs urge Chancellor to act over threat to ATM provision
A cross-party group of 37 MPs has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to bring forward action to protect access to cash, and warning the UK’s ATM network, which was already fragile due to cuts to the interchange fee, is in imminent danger of collapse due to the ...