All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2014
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PRODUCT NEWS: Tic tac offers retailer prizes
Ferrero is launching a new trade promotion this January offering convenience and independent retailers the opportunity to win a three-night trip to New York. The ‘Win a trip to the Big Apple’ trade promotion follows the successful launch of tic tac Apple Burst in January 2014, now worth £1.18m. Alongside ...
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Londis outlines strategy at meetings with members
Londis has outlined its vision to retailers in a series of nationwide meetings led by retail director John Pattison. Twelve cluster meetings were held across the UK last week, which brought together independent store owners to discuss opportunities for the symbol brand in the future. Pattison said: “The cluster meetings ...
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P&H targeting growth in Northern Ireland
Palmer & Harvey is targeting significant growth in Northern Ireland, according to the company’s new sales and marketing director Jez Pegg. In the past year the company has invested in significant warehousing space and systems with which to target around 3,000 independents. “The deal with Costcutter gives us the scope ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Mornflake partners Nutella and Lyles Golden Syrup
Mornflake has launched instant porridge pots featuring co-branding with Nutella and Lyles Golden Syrup. The new ‘Mornflake Top Porridge’ pots feature Mornflake instant porridge oats with a top hat lid, containing either the single portion pack of Nutella hazelnut spread or the sachet of Lyles Golden Syrup. Commenting on the ...
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EQUIPMENT NEWS: Jos Richardson cuts energy usage
Jos Richardson & Son has taken the opportunity of a full refit of its Primrose Valley Service Station at Hunmanby between Bridlington and Filey in East Yorkshire to introduce a range of energy saving measures. Managing director Joseph Richardson said: “After completing a successful energy reduction upgrade at another of ...
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NewsMurco terminal investigates contamination problem
The Murco fuel terminal at Milford Haven is investigating how contaminated fuel was delivered to two west Wales supermarkets. At least 17 cars broke down after motorists bought unleaded petrol from Morrisons forecourts in Carmarthen and Llanelli, and sales of unleaded petrol have been halted at the two stations. A ...
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HGV speed limit on dual carriageways to be raised
Rules governing Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) will be modernised across England and Wales, transport minister Claire Perry announced today. The government plans to raise the national speed limit from 50 mph to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways, following the increase in speed limits for HGVs on single ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Country Choice introduces Mini Loaf Cakes
Country Choice’s has launched Mini Loaf Cakes. Delivered in cases of 24, frozen and ready to thaw and serve, the Mini Loaf Cakes come in four variants: 95g Lemon Meringue loaf 95g Carrot Mini 95g Fruit Mini Loaf Cake 85g Double Chocolate. Country Choice says all ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Bulmers campaign involves ’yarn-bombing’
Bulmers cider will be putting apple trees at the heart of digital activity centred on ‘yarn-bombing’ for a new winter campaign. As part of the cider’s #LiveColourful campaign, Bulmers will be teaming up with street artist group, Knit the City, to create bespoke pieces of knitted decorations for its apple ...
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Funding boost for car club schemes
Car club schemes across England have received a boost as transport minister Baroness Kramer announced the winning bidders for a share of £500,000 government funding. The awards will fund 50 new vehicles across car club demonstration projects in Derby, Nottingham, Norfolk and West Yorkshire. Membership of car clubs allows access ...
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NewsForecourt owners praise support from their bank
The owners of two forecourts in Buckinghamshire have praised their bank for its support, particularly after flooding at the start of this year hit their income. The owners of Pedestal Garage, High Wycombe, and Datchet Green Service Station, near Windsor, moved to HSBC four years ago after feeling under pressure ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: JTI revamps B&H Dual packs
JTI is introducing a new look across packs of B&H Dual, with the aim of reinforcing its position as the fastest growing sub-premium, cigarette brand. Both B&H Dual 10s and 20s will be available across all channels from the beginning of December, and will feature a bolder, blue design, with ...
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EQUIPMENT NEWS: Moto automates truckwash entry
Motorway services company Moto Hospitality has made considerable savings at its Truckwash facilities at Toddington, Donnington Park and Cherwell Valley after introducing technology to improve customer throughput. Previously staff had to process customers using hand-written forms and the company decided to investigate whether the system could be automated to give ...
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Asda justifies planning application with lower price claim
Asda has applied to add a petrol station to a superstore just one year after the outlet was built, and claims it wants to bring lower-priced fuel to local residents. The superstore, at Quedgeley in Gloucester, opened in October 2013 and Asda has now applied for planning permission for an ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Charman advises Unilever
Former Forecourt Trader of the Year and current Convenience Retailer of the Year David Charman has joined the advisory panel for Unilever’s category advice programme Partners for Growth. The Retailer Advisory Panel, a key part of the Partners for Growth programme, was launched in 2009 to help convenience retailers improve ...
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FTA urges Chancellor to cut duty rate by 3ppl
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of his 2014 Autumn Statement on 3 December, outlining the economic benefits that could be delivered by a reduction in fuel duty and calling for a cut of 3ppl. In its letter to George Osborne, FTA ...
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NewsBig three supermarkets cut 2ppl off prices
Tesco cut the cost of petrol and diesel by 2p at all of its petrol stations on Friday afternoon (November 28), with Asda and Sainsbury’s following the next morning. Peter Cattell, fuel director for Tesco, said: “We’re pleased to announce that this afternoon we’ll be dropping the cost of petrol ...
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RAC slams service on motorways
The RAC is keeping up its pressure on the motorway service stations with another critical opinion poll. It found that motorists believe motorway service stations are taking advantage by charging a premium for products but delivering a budget level service. The RAC research found the main reason drivers stop at ...
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Sainsbury’s forecourt in Newcastle robbed
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a petrol station in Newcastle. It happened at 10.07pm on Friday, November 21, at Sainsbury’s Filling Station on Etherstone Avenue. Two men entered the premises and threatened staff. They stole an undisclosed quantity of cash and left on foot going towards ...
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Raid uncovers illegal tobacco processing factory
An illegal tobacco processing factory has been discovered at an industrial unit in Bishop’s Waltham, Hampshire. Officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) raided the tobacco factory on Wednesday 19 November where they found about a tonne of tobacco, along with counterfeit tobacco pouches, duty labels and processing machinery. The ...