All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2015 – Page 4
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NewsPRA welcomes police budget decision
The PRA has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement in his Autumn Spending Review that police budgets would be maintained. With forecourt crime costing an estimated £40m a year, petrol retailers across England and Wales have been threatened by cash-strapped police authorities that they might refuse to investigate ‘drive-offs’ and other forecourt ...
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Welcome Breaks partners Ed’s Easy Diner
Motorway service provider Welcome Break has entered a partnership with retro-American diner chain Ed’s Easy Diner. The first Ed’s Easy Diner site will launch at South Mimms, located on junction 23 of the M25 in Hertfordshire, in early 2016. This will coincide with the unveiling of the new Ramada hotel, ...
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Man arrested during HMRC crackdown in Somerset
An operation to disrupt the sale and supply of illegal tobacco and alcohol in Somerset led to the arrest of one man, and uncovered more than 45,000 cigarettes and over 80 litres of spirits. Officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), working with Devon and Somerset trading standards, Avon ...
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Police release CCTV after attempted robbery
Leicestershire Police have released CCTV image of a suspect they want to question in relation to attempted armed robbery at a forecourt shop. At around 9.15pm on Saturday 31 October, a man entered the Brobot Petroleum site in Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray. He demanded cash and threatened a member of ...
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Independent takes petrol down to 99.9ppl
Prices have been cut to 99.9ppl on unleaded and 103.9ppl for diesel at the Jet service station run by the family owned Jempson’s Supermarket at Peasmarsh, near Rye in East Sussex. The prices were introduced on Monday November 23 and director Stephen Jempson said they had not set a time ...
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Oil4Wales buys two filling stations
Oil distribution company Oil 4 Wales has bought two service stations in south Wales - the Globe Garage in Porthcawl and Maesteg 24/7. It said the deal was part of expansion plans which have recently seen the company open its sixth depot in Three Cocks, Brecon. Oil4Wales supplies fuel to ...
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BOSS total recovered tops £2m
BOSS; the British Oil Security Syndicate, has now recovered more than £2m on behalf of its members through the BOSS Payment Watch scheme, which helps retailers reduce losses from people claiming to have No Means of Payment for fuel taken. Kevin Eastwood, executive director at BOSS, said: “Being able to ...
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product news: Nestlé reveals spring plans
This spring Nestlé Confectionery is aiming to excite shoppers with a range that includes new launches as well as proven successes from its range of big brands. New to the market for 2016 is Black Magic Mini Eggs (RRP £2). The majority of mini eggs packs are designed to appeal ...
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Wayne introduces outdoor payment terminal
Wayne Fueling Systems has introduced, the iX Pay secure payment terminal, which can be used for outdoor payments including at the pump. “The iX Pay T7 terminal is an all-in-one compact product serving as a retrofit terminal into Wayne legacy dispensers as well as other supplier´s dispensers,” said Wayne vice ...
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product news: Imperial unveils JPS Triple Flow
Imperial Tobacco is launching JPS Triple Flow, which it describes as a revolution in cigarette technology. Triple Flow possesses ‘easy draw’ channels, with the new, high quality smooth blend enhanced by a mineral filter that provides a fuller smoking experience. Each cigarette is also wrapped in a special paper, designed ...
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NewsPump prices predicted to fall
The AA and RAC are both predicting that prices at the pumps will fall in the run-up to Christmas, and could hit a new low for the year. However, while the RAC says it is likely the most price-conscious retailers may dip below £1 per litre, the AA says prospects ...
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Tokheim Eye stands guard over Deal forecourt
The Tokheim Eye forecourt security and retail management system, launched in the UK last year, has been installed at George Hammond plc’s refurbished Deal Services site on London Road in Deal, Kent. The BP-branded facility had been closed for a 20-week major refit that included new pumps, tanks, telecoms ...
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product news: Kettle Chips has introduces three seasonal flavours
Kettle Chips has introduced three seasonal flavours to its sharing range of hand cooked chips in time for the key Christmas sales period. Kettle Chips Soy, Ginger, Chilli & Honey has been launched as the winter seasonal edition and replaces the summer flavour of Thai Sweet Chilli, Lemongrass & Coriander. ...
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product news: Kerry Foods introduces chips with sausages
Kerry Foods is launching a £3m integrated ‘Sausages & Chip’ campaign that will give families the chance to win one of 200,000 toy tracking chips with every pack of Richmond. Running across the entire Richmond sausages range – including a new limited edition Christmas trio of Pork, Leek & Bacon, ...
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product news: KP celebrates SnacKPartners first year
A year after its national launch KP Snacks says the SnacKPartners initiative has proven to be an invaluable business tool for hundreds of retailers looking to maximise their crisps, snacks and nuts sales. Working in partnership with convenience and independent retailers across the UK, the category driven programme has helped ...
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product news: Dettol launches promotional campaign
Following the success of its 2014/15 winter campaign, Dettol is launching a new £1.7m promotional campaign, which kicks off in November and will run throughout the winter until the end of February. The new campaign will underline the message that Dettol is proven to kill the cold and flu virus ...
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Chartman site runs Black Friday promotions
Tiverton Service Station in Devon is again embracing the annual Black Friday this November 27th with some deep one-off price cuts. The forecourt shop was recently refurbished, and now incorporates the town’s first Vaping counter, reflecting the switch away from cigarettes and into electronic vaping. Vaping tank starter kits will ...
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Autogas completes network revamp
Autogas is celebrating the completion of a major forecourt rebranding programme. The revamp was unveiled earlier this year and comprised a new brand intended to reflect the modern, clean approach to motoring that can be achieved by drivers making the switch to the cheaper fuel. As part of the £1m ...
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Murder attempt after incident at forecourt
Detectives in Scotland are investigating an attempted murder which occurred after an incident on a forecourt. They are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked down following an argument on a forecourt in Clydebank on Tuesday 17 November. At about 11.20pm a 47-year-old man was outside the Shell service ...
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ACS calls for extension of rate discount
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to figures on business rate reliefs released by the Department for Communities and Local Government, calling for an extension of the business rate discount for small businesses. The figures show that local authorities granted £1,061m in relief under the Small Business Rate ...