All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2016 – Page 6
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Day in the Life: Jerry Marwood
Like most of us, for me the typical day doesn’t exist which is, I guess, why we are attracted to this industry, however one common component is an early start! Wherever I’m heading that day, I like to get on with it. This means dressing in the dark to avoid ...
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Emissions consultation
The Mayor of London has launched a consultation on proposals to levy an emissions surcharge (ES) on the most polluting vehicles in the capital next year.The ES will be an additional daily £10 supplement to the Congestion Charge payable by owners of older, more polluting, vehicles that drive in the ...
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First phase complete as Glews truck stop opens
Jos Richardson & Son has opened a new truck stop just off junction 36 of the M62 at Goole, East Yorkshire.The new facility has a 60-bay overnight parking space for HGVs complete with security lighting, barrier entry and WiFi. The seven-lane HGV fuelling station is a one stop shop with ...
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Forecasting clouds
In the past few years tills have developed from being standalone devices for collecting payments from customers, to being part of a complex "solution" that can support and even control many aspects of a business.Paul Muncey, head of network sales retail at Certas Energy, says: "Investing in the latest ...
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Chris Hunt: UKPIA director general
As we move toward Autumn, Brexit and its implications are becoming a reality, at least in terms of the ’pre-fight build-up’. Our Prime Minister, Theresa May, has insisted "Brexit means Brexit" and "the decision of the British public will be respected". It is only over the short time since the ...
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Chilly cheese fun
Babybel is reinforcing its reputation for celebrating key calendar events with consumers by bringing back 12 winter characters.Each Mini Babybel will have its own personality and wintry style this festive season, including ’the ice-skater’ and ’the chilly’.Available from November 21 until the first week of January, the Mini Babybels come ...
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RAC urges Chancellor to keep freeze on fuel duty as fuel prices rose faster in October
The RAC has called on the Chancellor to maintain the freeze on fuel duty in the forthcoming Autumn Statement, because of the continuing volatility of fuel prices. The price of petrol rose more in October than at any time since February 2013, with diesel rising at the fastest rate since ...
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New car market remains strong
New passenger car registrations rose 1.4% in October with 180,168 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Year-to-date the market is still higher than last year, a total of 2,330,663 units have been registered."The retail motor industry has demonstrated its resilience since ...
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Celebrate with cakes
McVitie’s Cake Company is cashing in on the Christmas cake opportunity with some great new lines. These include McVitie’s Digestives Coconut Teacakes (rrp £1), which feature marshmallow and coconut snowflake-like frosting; and the Celebrations Festive Christmas Cracker, which contains 12 individually wrapped cake bars and flapjacks. Rrp is £3.Then there’s ...
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Caddies can deliver extra profits for retailers
KP Snacks is supporting the convenience channel in the run-up to Christmas by reintroducing festive editions of its popular brands: KP Nuts, Hula Hoops and Pom-Bear.Armed with the knowledge that nearly 40% of all KP Nuts sales occur in the weeks leading up to Christmas, KP Snacks is bringing back ...
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Analysis
Peter Harding: business development director HTEC
This past couple of months have seen a new iPhone (the 7), new IOS 10 and not much else. IOS 10 is said to provide much better connection (untested by me) for home connectable appliances there is even a home app button on the main screen. With regards to the ...
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News in brief
Inquiry may be avoided A merger deal between two of the main fuel pump suppliers to the UK market may avoid a threatened full-scale inquiry by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA said there were reasonable grounds for believing that one of the proposals for the merger, or ...
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Costcutter launches brand transformation
A Welsh forecourt will be one of six convenience outlets trialling the new Costcutter Supermarkets Group brand announced last month. The brand transformation is called Shopper First, which the company describes as "the most important announcement in our 30-year history".Six stores will go live with a pilot of the new ...
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Bradford opening
The official opening of Top 50 Indies AY&Y Patel’s new flagship site Lister Arms in Bradford took place last month. The event was attended by Shell UK’s retail general manager David Moss, and followed a complete knock-down-rebuild. The site features a six square pump format with Shell standard and V-Power ...
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Analysis
Merril Boulton: What a shocker
Well that was a bit of a shocker the government consulting on plans to force larger service stations, supermarket forecourts and motorway service areas to provide hydrogen refuelling facilities and charging points for electric vehicles (see News Extra on page 10). The measures are included in a consultation document for ...
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Key moments can help build Xmas booze sales
As part of its campaign for Christmas 2016, Pernod Ricard UK has identified a number of key moments that it believes retailers can use to excite shoppers, including:My Christmas Dinner Moments where retailers can inspire customers with high end wines from leading ranges including Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and ...
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Drive to boost hydrogen sites
The government is consulting on plans to force larger service stations, supermarket forecourts and motorway service areas (MSAs) to provide hydrogen refuelling facilities and charging points for electric vehicles. The measures are included in a consultation document for the Modern Transport Bill, which is due to be laid in Parliament ...
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Biggest site for Maxol
Maxol has announced its largest development in Northern Ireland at Tannaghmore, County Antrim. The 2.5-acre site on the A26 between Antrim and Ballymena will be a motorway-style service station offering forecourt convenience as well as facilities for trucks and coaches. Franchises will provide freshly prepared food for eating on the ...
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Changing Places toilet is a big hit at Cornwall Services
Cornwall Services has seen visitor numbers increase since it opened its Changing Places toilet for disabled visitors at the end of June. It had the facility installed by Clos-o-Mat, after the need for the assisted, wheelchair-accessible toilet with additional fixtures of a changing bench and hoist was highlighted by customer ...
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Three birds in a bag
Premium snack brand Tyrrells has two new snack lines for Christmas. Developed in response to the popularity of more fancy festive dinners, Three Bird Roast crisps comprise roast chicken, duck and turkey flavours. They are hand-cooked in small batches using locally grown Herefordshire potatoes. There are two pack sizes, impulse ...