All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2020 – Page 3
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NewsCertas Energy’s parent company reports operating profits growth
DCC, the conglomerate that owns Certas Energy, has reported operating profits up 7.3% to £494.3m for the year to 31 March 2020, on turnover down 3.1% to £14.8bn. Its retail and oil division’s operating profits were up 4.9% to £140m and operating profits for its LPG division were up 13.1% ...
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NewsNew online service for employers to claim back statutory sick pay
A new online service will launch on May 26 for small and medium-size employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees,the Government has announced. The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme was announced in the Budget as part of a package of support measures ...
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NewsJTI offers to take back cigarettes as menthol ban comes into force
With the one-year sell-through period for non-compliant Track & Trace and Menthol & Capsule cigarettes coming to an end today, JTI has made a commitment to take back stock held by retailers. Ross Hennessy, sales vice president UK, JTI, said: “After listening to feedback from trade customers and retailers across ...
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NewsLandmark ruling on ATM business rates welcomed
The long-running dispute over the rating of ATM machines is over following a ruling today (20th May) by the UK Supreme Court on whether ATM facilities, both inside and outside of stores, should be separately assessed for business rates. The answer is no. A panel of five justices dismissed the ...
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NewsACS survey reveals impact of lockdown on sector
The challenges faced by retailers and colleagues since the lockdown, and the changes that they have made in store to keep their communities going are revealed in findings from a survey by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The ACS Covid-19 Impact Survey shows that while two thirds of convenience ...
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NewsAscona Group to transfer all 37 of its sites to Nisa Retail
The Ascona Group has agreed to all its 37 sites being supplied by Nisa Retail. The Top 50 Indie, based in Pembrokeshire, agreed terms just ahead of the outbreak of Covid-19, but that has not hampered the transition of the first 12 stores moving across to Nisa. The remaining sites ...
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NewsIntroduction of E10 welcomed by UK fuel distributors
The introduction of E10 petrol has received the full support of the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), the trade association for the liquid fuels distribution industry, which has submitted its views on the government’s consultation on the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations across the UK. The ...
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NewsEdge Petrol to host virtual forum
Fuel pricing software specialist Edge Petrol is hosting a virtual event taking place this week comprising of two webinars, specifically for independent retailers. Called EdgeForum the webinars aim to provide insight and relevant conversation about what the industry globally is going through right now; plus help attendees gain an ...
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NewsNew Forage Lite click-and-collect platform offered free to UK retailers
A technology firm is currently offering a new ordering platform to help food stores trade more safely and effectively during the coronavirus pandemic, free of charge to all retailers in the UK. Forage Lite is designed to enable customers to order, pay for, and pick up orders without having ...
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CCEP reduces prices on PMP cola packs
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has reduced the recommended price points for its range of price-marked packs (PMPs) across its colas portfolio. The 1.75l bottles of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar – including the cherry and vanilla-flavoured variants – and Diet Coke are now available in a £1.75 PMP, and 1.5l bottles of ...
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Quorn rolls out carbon footprint on packs
Meat-free brand Quorn is to roll out Carbon Trust ‘Farm to Fork’ carbon footprint certified data on its packs. Initially available on 13 products, with more to follow throughout the year, the move forms part of the brand’s ’Step in the right direction’ campaign which launched earlier this year. The ...
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NewsNew information hub provides overview of motorway services
A new online hub providing an overview of motorway service areas (MSAs) across England has been launched to help HGV drivers and other people making essential journeys during the lockdown.The site, which is provided by Highways England, shows whether the MSAs are open and what facilities they are providing.It gives ...
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NewsEuro Garages starts reopening Starbucks and Subway outlets
Euro Garages has extended the gradual reopening of some of its food-to-go outlets to Starbucks and Subway, after starting the process with KFC two weeks ago.Ilyas Munshi, group commercial director, said the company was starting with drive-thru and delivered services, with a takeaway service to follow.He said the company was ...
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NewsBeaverswood launches new range of PPE
A new range of PPE from industrial visual communication solutions specialist Beaverswood aims to provide improved levels of retail workplace protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visusafe Personal Protection combines high-performance materials, comfort and durable design to offer improved levels of safety for people working in stores. The range includes transparent ...
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NewsJTI survey finds retailers more prepared for menthol ban
With the Menthol and Capsule Cigarette Ban just days away on May 20, a study conducted by JTI has revealed what retailers expect current menthol and capsule smokers to do once the legislation comes into effect. The survey found that over half (52%) of retailers expect smokers to remain brand ...
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NewsThieves cut into forecourt ATM in Northern Ireland to steal cash
Detectives investigating the theft of money from an ATM at a petrol station in Armagh, Northern Ireland, are appealing for information and witnesses. Chief inspector Tim Flanigan said: “We received a report at around 2.30pm on 13 May that an ATM building at a service station on the Portadown ...
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NewsACS reminds retailers menthol tobacco banned from next week
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is reminding retailers about the upcoming ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes which comes into force in next week, despite the ongoing situation with the coronavirus outbreak.ACS advises that retailers will still be allowed to sell cigarettes described as “green” or with similar ...
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NewsGovernment accused of bias against hydrogen buses
Industry leaders, campaign groups and academics have challenged the Government’s “deliberate” and “misjudged” bias against hydrogen buses in its pursuit of decarbonising public transport. Spearheaded by Jacob Young MP, chair of the Hydrogen All Party Parliamentary Group, a letter has been sent to transport secretary Grant Shapps saying a decision ...
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Gunnebo introduces new range of access control measures
A new family of access control solutions with built-in infection control measures has been introduced by Swedish company Gunnebo.The new H-Sense range offers three levels of protection: Body temperature detection integrated into the gate combines image analytics with infrared thermal monitoring to deliver contactless temperature measurement to an accuracy of ...
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NewsHTEC upgrades ab-initio platform to speed up retailer’s response
HTEC has introduced new real-time features to its ab-initio platform, enabling retailers to respond to market changes far more quickly. It is the first major feature upgrade of the ab-initio Retail Management System platform, and gives forecourt retailers control over fuel pricing, paired with the ability to see the actual ...