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NewsEG Group to open first of planned 150 Cinnabon stores this week
EG Group has partnered with US bakery Cinnabon, to open the brand’s newest bakery on December 4 at Frontier Park in Blackburn. Additional bakeries are set to open in January 2021.
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Issa brothers bid for Caffe Nero
Sky News is reporting that EG Group co-CEOs and founders Mohsin and Zuber Issa have approached Caffe Nero – one of the UK’s biggest coffee shop chains - with an offer. According to the Sky News story – widely reported across the national press - the brothers have made contact over the weekend with a proposal to buy Caffe Nero from its founder and controlling shareholder, Gerry Ford.
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New MD takes over at Phillips 66 from January
Phillips 66 Limited will have a new managing director of UK marketing from January 2021.
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It’s a family affair
Independent retailer Clive Gardner is famous for his laid-back approach to life, as well as revealing in an interview that he gets some of his best ideas lying down.
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EG Group’s vision to grow will continue, says commercial director Ilyas Munshi
The vision to grow will continue at EG Group, despite its incredible transition to a leading global convenience retailer in recent years, according to its group commercial director Ilyas Munshi in an exclusive interview in the latest issue of Forecourt Trader.
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Transformation is under way as we face ‘challenge of a decade’ says SMMT chief
We are already well on the way to transforming an industry built on the combustion engine to one built on electrification, according to Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
- Feature
Vision that led to a global network
Ilyas Munshi on EG Group’s founding vision and rapid transition into a leading, global convenience retailer.
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Hyundai and Ineos join forces to drive hydrogen economy
Hyundai Motor Company and Ineos have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to explore new opportunities to accelerate the global hydrogen economy.
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Finalists announced for the Forecourt Trader Awards 2020
The Forecourt Trader Awards finalists have been announced today, with a fantastic range of retailers nationwide having reached the final round. The most prestigious and respected awards in the UK’s petrol retailing calendar seek out the brightest and best in the industry – those pushing the boundaries of hard work and innovation in the pursuit of excellence, and as in previous years, standards have been extremely high.
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Stand by for a rise in ‘glamper-vanning staycationers’ this winter
Fuel retailers should expect to see more camper vans and caravans on their forecourts this winter as Brits look for inventive ways to ’staycation’ with loved ones during the colder months of COVID-19, leading to a rise in ’glampervanning’.
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Volumatic event debunks ‘myths’ surrounding cash during pandemic
Cash looks set to bounce back as new research suggests a high consumer demand and retailer necessity, despite cash “mistruths” that have circulated during the pandemic, according to cash-handling specialist Volumatic.
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SP Energy Networks seeks participants for EV charging trial
SP Energy Networks is seeking participants to take part in a major trial of an innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solution across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire, and North and Mid-Wales.
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ACS and FWD raise concerns over legitimate tobacco supply amid confusion over regulations
Concerns about the supply of legitimate tobacco in the UK market have been raised by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) after the Government stated that a decision was yet to be made on anti-forestalling regulations.
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SMMT warns of ‘massive challenges’ as new car sales fall to lowest for nine years
The UK new car market declined again in October, with registrations falling by -1.6% year-on-year, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Asda cuts fuel prices nationwide as RAC urges retailers to lower the price of diesel
Asda has cut 3ppl off diesel and 2ppl off unleaded across its 322 petrol stations across the country, stating that drivers filling up will pay no more than 111.7ppl on diesel and 108.7ppl on unleaded.
- Product News
Return of CCEP’s special-edition festive packs
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) kicks off its annual Coca-Cola Christmas countdown this month with the return of its special edition take-home festive packs.
- Product News
Weetabix On The Go drives impulse purchases with new PMPs
Breakfast drinkg Weetabix On The Go has introduced a limited-edition £1 PMP range, designed to drive impulse purchases and bring shoppers into the category.
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NewMotion and Osprey Charging agree roaming partnership to boost UK’s EV rapid-charge points
European smart charging solutions provider, NewMotion, has announced a roaming partnership with UK charge point operator Osprey Charging (formerly Engenie).
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CWA requests confirmation on car-wash lockdown
The Petrol Retailers’ Association has requested government confirmation on the status of car washing during the forthcoming lockdown, following its inclusion in a list of ‘non-essential services’ published over the weekend.
