All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2014 – Page 7
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...