All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 42
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NewsForecourt Trader back in print next month, plus new digital platform
Forecourt Trader will be back in print in September following a period of digital-only issues through the lockdown.During this time we have been busy reviewing how we can continue to provide the brand’s long-established, market-leading information to meet the changing needs of the fuel retailing community.
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Product NewsNew FTG pizza solution from Chicago Town
A new self-serve hot pizza-to-go solution from frozen pizza brand Chicago Town has just been launched into convenience. Following successful trials with leading multi-site operators including regional Spar group, James Hall, the self-serve FTG concept is now available to the wider convenience and forecourt marketplace.
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Product NewsTrebor’s ‘Cash in a flash’ promotion returns
Leading mint brand Trebor is bringing back its ‘Cash in a Flash’ consumer promotion for a second year, offering shoppers the chance to win a range of cash prizes including a jackpot of £1,000. The promotion is live from this month and is running across the full Trebor singles range, with bespoke point-of-sale materials designed to excite and engage shoppers.
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NewsWork starts on £3m redevelopment of Central England Co-op’s Lichfield site
Work is set to begin in the coming weeks on the transformation of Central England Co-op’s Boley Park Food Store and service station in Lichfield as part of an investment worth over £3 million. Soon customers and members will see the start of efforts to create a brand new store, revamped petrol station, a large unit that will house a gym and two further retail units.
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NewsSwarco eVolt extends EV charging network to support taxis
Swarco eVolt is expanding the Swarco E.Connect EV charging network with the addition of 14 rapid chargers in Kent for registered taxis and private hire vehicles to help encourage further uptake of electric vehicles while supporting the local authority’s clean air strategy.
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NewsGulf and McLaren brands united at British Grand Prix in new strategic partnership
McLaren and Gulf Oil International Ltd have announced a multi-year strategic partnership which will see Gulf partner with world-famous race team McLaren Racing and luxury supercar company McLaren Automotive.
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NewsGardner Garages adds another Texaco site
Independent forecourt operator Gardner Garages Limited has signed another site to the Texaco brand. The addition of City Service Station in Hereford brings the current number of Texaco-supplied sites run by the family-run business to four. Their first site - Gardner General Garage in Huntley - joined more than 20 years ago
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NewsPrax Group to acquire Total’s Lindsey Oil Refinery
The Prax Group has signed an agreement with Total to purchase Lindsey Oil Refinery and its associated logistic assets, with the deal subject to the conditions of sale being met.
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Focus On FeatureMonster simulator promotion launched by CCEP
Coca-Cola European Partners has unveiled a new promotion to support its Monster Energy range, giving gaming enthusiasts the chance to win a Monster-branded racing simulator.
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NewsObesity strategy could challenge key local stores, says ACS
A national obesity strategy must consider the impact on small stores providing a key service to local communities, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) said today following the release of government plans to ban ‘buy one get one free’ promotions and restrict the siting of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products.
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NewsLeeds Skelton Lake Motorway Services welcomes more brand openings
Leeds Skelton Lake Services, the new motorway service area operated by Extra MSA Group at junction 45 of the M1, has welcomed some of the UK’s most popular food and beverage brands, as more shops and restaurants open for business.
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NewsSwarco to add five EV charge points in Basildon and Rochford
Swarco eVolt is set to add five more electric vehicle charging points on its Swarco E.Connect network at key locations across Basildon and Rochford to support the uptake of electric vehicles by local taxi fleets.
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NewsNew EV transport model aims to drive charge-point investment in NW
A new transport model designed to anticipate and map electric vehicle (EV) uptake across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire, and North and Mid-Wales has been unveiled by electricity distributor SP Energy Networks.
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NewsMoto trials 8ppl fuel price cut to tempt more drivers to fill up
Motorway services operator Moto Hospitality is trialling an 8ppl fuel price cut at five of its forecourts as it aims ”to deliver value to motorist during these difficult economic times”.
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Product NewsPepsico links with Bestway in ‘YAYcation’ retailer prize draw
Pepsico is looking to upgrade the nation’s staycations to YAY-cations with its biggest ever summer campaign, including a national retailer campaign with Bestway and a range of shopper communications.
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News2.51 billion extra business miles travelled in June shows green shoots of recovery, says Allstar
Customer data analysis by Allstar Business Solutions reveals the easing of lockdown has prompted the green shoots of recovery in business travel, with an estimated 2.51 billion extra miles travelled by businesses in June compared to May – up 30.2% month-on-month.
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News13 million drivers heading for UK holiday by car
Thirteen million UK drivers are opting for a UK holiday travelling by car this summer, according to new research from vehicle servicing and repair company Kwik Fit.
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NewsGrant Shapps highlights ‘green’ opportunity of Covid-19, as LowCVP changes focus to ‘zero’ carbon
Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps believes the Covid-19 pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to rethink the way we travel and to accelerate development of clean technologies.
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NewsDelivery service potential for convenience stores, revealed by HIM & MCA Insight report
Seven in 10 consumers plan on using convenience store delivery services more in the future, however over half admit that they are unaware of its availability to them, according to the new HIM & MCA Insight UK On Demand Convenience Market Report 2020.
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NewsCo-op embarks on £1.75m development of Hereford forecourt
The Co-op is embarking on a £1.75m redevelopment of its forecourt convenience operation in Hereford. The plan is to extend the store and provide a major overhaul to the fuel station infrastructure.