All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2020 – Page 6
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Analysis
Chris Judge: analysis editor, Argus Media
Chaotic oil markets continued through April culminating in US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) managing the unthinkable, dipping briefly into negative territory. Oil producers announced output cuts but failed to rebalance the supply/demand equation sufficiently to stem the losses in the market initiated by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
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BP appoints Andy Allan to replace Howard Nunn
BP has appointed Andy Allen as UK sales manager, replacing Howard Nunn who left the UK business in January to develop BP’s dealer business in China.In his new role, Allen will be responsible for leading BP’s dealer business of about 900 forecourts across the UK.Allen has been with BP since ...
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Spar Loughbrickland adopts electronic shelf-edge labels
Spar Loughbrickland in County Down has installed 3,500 EDGEPoS electronic shelf-edge labels (ESELs) on products for sale in the store. Co-owner Dale Beckett said: "We made the decision to install EDGEPoS ESELs after researching the product and speaking to other retailers who already use them. One of the biggest attractions ...
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Hitachi invests in Gridserve to boost EV adoption
Hitachi Capital (UK) has announced a multi-million pound investment in Gridserve Sustainable Energy in a deal which aims to revolutionise the UK’s renewable energy sector and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. The partnership will enable Gridserve to develop its UK-wide network of more than 100 Electric Forecourts over the ...
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NewsAdjusting to lockdown
Everything has been shaping up nicely at Hill’s Retail, which not long ago reached its 10-year landmark. The Redditch-based business was set up by directors David Hill and Jackie Braziel, and has recently extended its relationship with Gulf as it continues to future-proof its operations, with all three of its ...
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Classics added to Hooper’s drinks’ range
Nostalgic British alcoholic drinks brand Hooper’s is drawing inspiration from memories of the ’pop man’ with its latest new flavours. Classic Cherryade and Rhubarb & Custard are being introduced alongside a fresh new look and feel for the brand.The drinks come in 500ml glass bottles, rrp £2 with 4% ABV.01246 ...
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Acti-Snack adds seven new mixes to its range
Sports nutrition brand Acti-Snack has launched seven new nut and trail mixes designed to naturally fuel the body and promote recovery in athletes, sports and health enthusiasts.There are two Energy mixes, three Natural mixes and two Keto mixes. All are vegan and gluten free.They are available in a range of ...
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Road traffic volumes record a 3% weekly rise
Tentative signs of the start of a recovery in traffic volumes have begun to emerge for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown, but the AA is warning they may never return to previous levels.Road traffic volumes have recorded a 3% weekly rise, according to the figures released by the ...
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Lynx Africa celebrates 25 years with new range
Lynx is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its best-selling fragrance, Lynx Africa, with the launch of a limited-edition range of its Lynx Africa body spray, Lynx Africa body wash and Lynx Africa anti-perspirant. Available nationwide, the limited-edition packaging features key events, figures and cultural moments from the year of launch ...
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Shell wants to be net-zero emissions business by 2050
Shell aims to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, or sooner if possible, as it focuses on its intention to "lead and thrive" through the transition to a low-carbon energy future. In a recent Responsible Investment Annual Briefing, the company’s chief executive, Ben van Beurden, revealed an ambition ...
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Sweetstake 2020 backs Coronavirus Appeal
Mars Wrigley UK has announced the return of its popular consumer promotion, Sweetstake, with top prizes of £20,000 and a new charitable partnership with National Emergencies Trust (NET) for its Coronavirus Appeal. It is running throughout the summer, across Mars, Revels, M&M’s, Galaxy Minstrels, Maltesers, Twix, Galaxy Ripple, Snickers, Starburst, ...
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Volumatic warns retailers to prepare for a rise in forged £20 paper notes
Forecourts need to prepare themselves for a rise in counterfeit notes following the recent introduction of the new £20 polymer, according to Mike Severs, sales and marketing director at cash-handling specialist Volumatic."These plastic-style notes are not only more durable, but have heightened security features to help prevent counterfeit notes," said ...
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InterviewUNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Arthur Renshaw, Experian Catalist
01 Career history: I joined the oil industry way back in 1975. I joined Elf just after they entered the UK market with the acquisition of VIP Petroleum and worked for them for 12 years. I left Elf to join US-based consultants MPSI Systems where I looked after oil company ...
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More than 2,000 sites take up GripHero’s offer
More than 2,000 forecourts across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia, signed up to Devon-based GripHero’s offer of free hand-protection dispensers on the fuel pump as forecourts globally try to protect the public and staff against the transmission of Covid-19.The award-winning patented hand-protection dispenser, designed by inventor and ...
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NewsIndependents under pressure as Morrisons drops petrol price
The RAC has referred to the ‘darker’ side of the type of fuel price cuts Morrisons has announced today - dropping the price of its unleaded fuel down to less than £1 a litre - which heaps more pressure on smaller independent fuel retailers. It means unleaded fuel is priced ...
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Froneri expands its indulgent sticks offering with new Nuii ice cream range
Froneri is expanding its Nuii ice cream range with a new taste experience - the all-new Nuii Coconut & Indian Mango flavour. The new product features smooth mango mixed with passion fruit to create a fruity sorbet that is folded into a creamy coconut ice cream, and is covered in ...
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NewsRDS introduces new contact-free body temperature measurement and facial recognition check-in station
As the country begins to return to work, Review Display Systems (RDS) has launched a new access management station which offers a safe and efficient control solution for personnel checking in to a work environment. The new RDS check-in station has been designed to protect the working environment during the ...
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Blakemore Retail launches home delivery website
Blakemore Retail has launched an online ordering website to make it easier for customers to browse products from Spar stores offering home deliveries. Customers are able to view a range of circa 1,100 products across all categories, including fruit and vegetables, bread, meat, dairy, drinks, snacks, alcohol, tobacco and household ...
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BAT UK launches series of vaping products to support menthol tobacco users
BAT UK is launching a range of new menthol vaping flavours and starter kits for its Vype brand. Designed for smokers of menthol tobacco products ahead of the ban later this month, the expansion of BAT UK’s portfolio aims to offer the 23% of smokers who will be without their ...
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Tropicana adds to ’Essentials’ range
Tropicana has introduced a new flavour to its Essentials line-up. ‘Energise’ offers shoppers a another option, and helps to meet the continued consumer demand for a juice with health and wellness benefits. Energise features a tropical flavour with key ingredients being pineapple, passion fruit, banana and ginseng, plus added magnesium ...