All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2021
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Product NewsFerrero introduces extension of its Nutella & Go brand with new wholegrain variant
Ferrero has introduced the first extension of its Nutella & Go brand in five years, with the launch a wholegrain variant.
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NewsEG Group reports record sales for its UK and Ireland foodservice during first quarter
EG Group has reported record sales for its UK and Ireland foodservice operations in an update on trading during the first quarter of 2021.
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NewsJet returns to TV with its Keep on Moving campaign
Jet has resurrected its TV campaign – Keep on Moving – which features a man ‘driving’ through the countryside on a grand piano while singing Joe Jackson’s 1980s hit Steppin Out.
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its next online Business Bulletin event
The PRA has announced that its next online Business Bulletin will take place on 10 June.
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NewsSpar unveils plans to invest £125m in business over the next 12 months
Spar has pledged to invest £125m over the next 12 months, with the majority earmarked for its stores but also including vans and electric bikes for home delivery.
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NewsPayPoint and home delivery app Snappy Shopper announce new partnership deal
PayPoint and the home delivery app Snappy Shopper have announced a new partnership.
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NewsRAC agrees exclusivity deal for equipment to revive EVs that run out of charge
The RAC has signed an exclusivity agreement with the British manufacturer of its EV Boost technology – which is described as the equivalent of a fuel can for electric cars.
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NewsCar Wash Association launches its new website
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has announced the launch of its new website, www.carwashassociation.co.uk.
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NewsCMA rejects option of in-depth inquiry into EV charging sector despite areas of concern
The UK’s competition watchdog has announced it will not be carrying out an in-depth investigation into the EV charging sector, even though it flagged up several areas of concern earlier this year.
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NewsMFG develops IT solution to share category sales information with its suppliers
MFG has partnered with retail specialist Talysis to launch retail data solutions designed to grow sales collaboratively with its forecourt shop suppliers in the UK.
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NewsEngie partners Asda to provide 19 EV charging points across West Yorkshire
Asda has appointed energy and services company Engie to deliver electric vehicle charging points at 19 locations across West Yorkshire.
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NewsDavid Craven-Jones retires after 25 years with Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go
David Craven-Jones, operations director of Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go, is retiring today (May 26) after 25 years with the company.
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NewsRoadchef voted one of the top 25 best big companies to work for in the UK
Motorway service area provider Roadchef has been voted one of the top 25 best big companies to work for in the UK in the best companies awards.
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NewsRam raiders who smashed car into service station shop in Sunderland convicted
Two men who smashed a car into a service station shop have been convicted after admitting conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to commit burglary at Newcastle Crown Court.
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Equipment NewsNew features to protect EV charging installations introduced by Beaverswood
New electric vehicle (EV) charging point solutions to provide protection of installations have been introduced by visual communications specialist Beaverswood.
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NewsOfgem boosts EV charging with £300m infrastructure support, part of £40bn programme
Ofgem has announced a massive boost to the electric vehicle revolution, with motorway service areas and key trunk road locations across the country set to get the cabling they need to install 1,800 new ultra-rapid charge points. The £300m investment for over 200 low-carbon projects to get Britain ready for more electric transport and heat, includes supporting a further 1,750 charge points installations in towns and cities.
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NewsACS welcomes MPs recommendations on introduction of deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from the Environmental Audit Committee of MPs on the introduction of a deposit return scheme, which recognised a number of challenges faced by small retailers.
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NewsCentral England Co-op installs public bicycle repair stations at 21 sites
Three forecourt sites have been included among 21 Central England Co-op locations where public bicycle repair stations have been installed following a successful trial.
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NewsRobber who left forecourt shop worker shaking with fright jailed for 46 months
An offender whose threats of violence left a lone forecourt shop worker shaking with fright during a robbery has been jailed for more than three years.