All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2017
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NewsCo-op and Costcutter announce wholesale deal
The Co-op and Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) have today (November 29th) confirmed that an agreement has already been signed that will see Co-op become the exclusive wholesale supplier to CSG which operates the 2,200 Costcutter, Mace, Simply Fresh, Supershop and kwiksave convenience stores from Spring 2018. The deal follows the ...
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NewsACS welcomes MP’s comments on cash points
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed comments from Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, about the importance of the UK cash machine network and the potential impact that reductions in interchange fees could have on local shops and other small businesses. In a consultation ...
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NewsEuro Garages buys 1,000 German sites
ExxonMobil and Euro Garages have announced a new partnership for the German Esso network, which will replicate the branded wholesaler model already in place in the UK, other European markets plus North America. The new ’strategic partnership’ will see EG Deutschland GmbH - an affiliate of UK-based EG Group Limited ...
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NewsPalmer and Harvey in administration
Palmer and Harvey McLane Ltd has gone into administration, with reports confirming that it has ceased operations with immediate effect, and will make no further deliveries. Matthew Callaghan, Ian Green and Zelf Hussein of PwC were appointed joint administrators on 28 November 2017. The administration covers eight of the ...
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NewsFive-minute charge claims in new deal for Shell
Shell has boosted its involvement in the electric vehicle market with the signing of an agreement with charging network operator IONITY to offer charge points across 10 European countries starting with 80 of its biggest highway stations. IONITY is a joint venture between BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company ...
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NewsMaxol renews sponsorship of Ulster Mini Rugby
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has renewed its sponsorship with Ulster Mini Rugby for the next two seasons, taking the partnership to 2019. The deal renews Maxol’s sponsorship of the Maxol Mini Rugby festivals held at various clubs throughout the province, and the eight Maxol Primary school Mini Rugby ...
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Product news: Imperial Tobacco enhances JPS range
Imperial Tobacco has unveiled three enhancements to its JPS cigarette (FMC) range, which will launch nationwide in early 2018. The new ‘Firm Filter’ technology is being applied to all JPS full flavour variants. Imperial Tobacco describes this as a premium feature in an economy sector brand, and says the upgraded ...
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NewsSwedish firm unveils quick solution to EV charging
Powerswap AB, a Swedish start-up, believes it has come up with a radical solution for charging electric vehicles. Instead of connecting the cord and waiting for the car to be charged, the battery is replaced with the help of a robotic device in three minutes. “Our solution is in many ...
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NewsForecourts could get electric charger funding
Forecourt owners could receive government funding to support introduction of electric chargers under measures introduced in this week’s Budget. “We welcome the Chancellors announcement of a new £400m Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund, which is good news for fuel retailers and motorway service areas (MSAs) – provided they are included in ...
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NewsEuro Garages wins approval for new HQ
Plans for Euro Garages new head office facilities have been approved and agreed by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. Council leader, councillor Mohammed Khan and council chief executive Harry Catherall met with the company leadership to confirm the planning permission and further discuss the development which is set to create ...
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NewsHuman trafficking suspected after raids
A worker suspected of being a victim of human trafficking was taken into the care of authorities, and a variety of other possible offences uncovered, during an operation led by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) into hand car wash businesses across Nottingham. The GLAA was accompanied by officers ...
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NewsTwo BP M&S sites reopen after major refurbishment
Two BP service stations with M&S Simply Food shops have reopened after more than £1m was spent refurbishing them. Thirty new jobs have been created with reopening of the service station on The Broadway, at Loughton, Essex, after a spend of approximately £1m. Adam Whitehouse, BP district manager said: “The ...
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Partnership adds staff rostering to TLM’s solutions
TLM Technologies has announced a partnership agreement with bespoke Workforce Management solutions provider ShopWorks. The cloud-based staff rostering software developed by ShopWorks gives companies greater control over its staff management, providing improved efficiencies in payroll. Their bespoke service controls staff management for forecourts and convenience stores, and can seamlessly combine ...
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Queue-busting tablet till added to EDGEPoS range
Henderson Technology has announced the launch of the EDGEPoS Queue Buster Tablet Till, which is now available to EDGEPoS users across Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. The Queue Busting Tablet Till is a multi-function Mobile POS servicing all needs of a busy retail environment and staff management time. When ...
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NewsAsda sparks new round of price cuts with 2ppl off
A new round in the price war between supermarkets has started with a range of price cuts and promotions. Asda today (Friday 23rd November) announced that has cut the price of fuel by up to 2ppl, bringing a new national price cap of 116.7ppl on unleaded and 117.7ppl on diesel. ...
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Product news: Varta launches £1m festive campaign
Varta Consumer Batteries is launching a £1m Christmas campaign, which is predicted to reach a UK audience of 22 million this festive season. The campaign, led by a TV advert, will feature on multiple channels including a spot during ITV’s flagship winter programme ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of ...
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NewsNew 3,000sq ft Nisa shop opened on Welsh site
A new 3,000sq ft Nisa shop has opened on the forecourt of Woodlands petrol station in Drefach, Carmarthenshire, in a ceremony performed by five Welsh rugby international stars. Nisa Drefach was a small existing store of 600 sq ft that was demolished and re-built from scratch. It has been fitted ...
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NewsProduct news: Festive return for Starbucks RTD latte
Chilled ready-to-drink coffee specialist Starbucks is aiming to bring back the magic and excitement of the festive season to the grocery aisle with a limited-edition cup design for the popular chilled coffee drink, the Caffè Latte. A favourite for customers in Starbucks stores, the ready-to-drink Chilled Classics Caffè Latte is ...
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Product news: Sparkling campaign for Christmas
Highland Spring has unveiled a festive campaign titled ‘Escape to a Sparkling Moment’. Forming part of Highland Spring’s programme of investment to drive continued growth in the category, the campaign focuses on the role of the brand’s ’sparkling’ offering in elevating the relevance of bottled water for occasions, at the ...
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NewsBudget: missed opportunity, says PRA
Today’s Autumn Budget is a missed opportunity to fuel economic growth and minimise inflationary trends, according to PRA chairman Brian Madderson. “While it is a welcome announcement from the Chancellor that the government will freeze both petrol and fuel duty for a further 12 months from April 2018, it falls ...