All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2017 – Page 6
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product news: Elizabeth Shaw does the Twist
Elizabeth Shaw is launching Twists, described as an indulgent selection of individually wrapped hazelnut treats enrobed in milk chocolate and praline, topped with crisp rice and coated in milk chocolate. They come in a box that opens and closes with one big twist. Elizabeth Shaw managing director, Karen Crawford, said ...
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NewsSales of motorcycles down for tenth consecutive month
Demand for motorcycles continued its downward trend in October marking 10 consecutive months of decline in the market. Registrations in October fell by 13.7% compared with the same period last year and the year-to-date decline currently stands at -15.3%. A total of 6,686 motorcycles were registered in the month compared ...
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NewsDiesel car sales set for new hit from Chancellor
Plummeting sales of diesel cars are likely to be hit even more by the introduction of extra taxes in the Budget later this month, according to the Financial Times. The paper reports that Government aids have said the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, believes a levy on new diesel ...
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product news: Guinness launches limited edition cans
Guinness has launched two limited-edition can designs to celebrate John Gilroy, the artist behind some of Guinness’ most famous advertisements. Cans featuring two of his most eye-catching Guinness designs, the flying toucan and lobster, are available nationwide now. Gilroy’s work appeared between the 1930s and 1950s and raise the profile ...
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product news: KP Snacks widens nut caddie range
KP Snacks has added a new Salted Caramel variant to its range of best-selling nut caddies. KP is the leading nuts brand in the UK with a 17.3% share of the market, valued at £56m. Nearly 40% of KP nut sales take place in the run up to ...
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NewsIndependent invests in new Budgens store
RJ Raven, a fourth-generation family-run filling station has improved its food offering and launched a Budgens after receiving a finance package of £660,000 from HSBC with additional funding from Budgens. Prior to the Budgens opening, the petrol station had a small dry stock offering, however with the new addition ...
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product news: blu expands portfolio of e-liquids
blu has expanded its portfolio of e-liquids, having introduced eight brand new flavours to the UK market across September and October. The new flavours are available in 10ml bottles in both zero and 0.8% nicotine strength in: Tropic Tonic, Vanilla Crème, Peach Passion, Berry Swirl, Mint Chocolate and Green Apple. ...
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NewsForecourt bomber sentenced to seven years for ATM attack
A man who blew up an ATM on a forecourt and made off with thousands of pounds of cash has been jailed for seven years. Peter Hinder was seriously injured after the stolen getaway car used in the 21 August attack crashed as it fled the scene. Nearly £10,000 worth ...
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NewsMan jailed for arson with intent to endanger life on forecourt
A man has been jailed for arson with intent to endanger life following an incident on a forecourt in Waltham Abbey. Paul Crick, 43, of Hookfield, Harlow was seen to walk across the forecourt of a Tesco petrol station in Sewardstone Road at around 5.40pm on Saturday, April 22. He ...
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NewsCar wash owner fined after waste fly-tipped at beauty spot
The owner of a hand car wash operation has been fined after waste from his site was dumped at a National Trust beauty spot. Rubbish including car parts, plastic containers, black bin bags and empty boxes were all left strewn across a woodland path within the grounds of Wimpole Hall ...
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product news: Country Choice adds to festive line-up
Newcomers to Country Choice’s Christmas line-up include a Chocolate Orange pastry swirl and a Panettone flavour swirl. The first is an orange-flavour butter pastry base filled with crème pâtissière and chocolate chips, sprinkled with a golden sugar topping. The latter is a butter pastry swirl filled with crème pâtissière, sultanas ...
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product news: Premier Foods adds new cake bars
Premier Foods is launching new Cadbury Roses Cake Bars ahead of the festive season, with classic favourites and best sellers also returning from Cadbury Cakes and Mr Kipling. Mr Kipling will see a packaging refresh across its range, while Iced Topped Mince Pies will now also be available in a ...
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NewsAA forms partnership to support electric vehicles
The AA has formed a partnership with Chargemaster, the UK’s largest provider of EV charging infrastructure, to help AA members who already own, or who are considering an electric vehicle. Currently 41% of AA members own diesel cars but when asked if their next car will be diesel this drops ...
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NewsJempson’s site celebrates 25th anniversary
An independent petrol station, which has regularly beaten major supermarkets on price, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Jet’s Jempson’s petrol station in Peasmarsh, near Rye in East Sussex, came to national prominence in late 2015 as petrol prices fell close to £1 per litre, and it cut its ...
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NewsE10 becomes top-selling petrol in France
E10 has become the top-selling petrol in France, helped by a tax break that makes it cheaper than its conventional rival, according to a statement by French ethanol producers reported by Reuters. Sales of unleaded SP95-E10 accounted for 38.5% of petrol sales in France in September, compared with 36.8% for ...
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NewsRobbers smash their way into shop
Robbers smashed their way into the Texaco garage on Atherton Road, Wigan at about 2.40am on Tuesday October 31, terrifying the member of staff who was on duty. The offenders had approached the shop in a car, carrying a large builder’s bag with them. Out of this bag they produced ...
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NewsPalmer and Harvey publishes guidance for retailers
Palmer and Harvey has published the latest release of its Guide to Best Selling Products. The guide was delivered to more than 3,000 P&H retailers on Monday November 6, and provides in-depth analysis on the latest trends and best-selling products across the convenience and forecourt sectors, to help retailers ensure ...
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NewsPRA reiterates message to new charging inquiry
The PRA has taken a second opportunity in a week to tell MPs that forecourts should not be forced to install electric chargers. Just days after PRA chairman Brian Madderson addressed MPs scrutinising the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill, the PRA has provided evidence to an inquiry into electric charging ...
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NewsNew car sales plummet as diesel takes biggest hit yet
Plunging diesel sales pushed the UK new car market to a decline for a seventh consecutive month in October, with 158,192 new units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Overall demand fell by 12.2% in the month, with diesel sales taking ...
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NewsThree additional Petrocell sites transfer to Gulf
Top 50 Indie, Petrocell Holdings, has committed three more of its forecourts to the Gulf brand. The Croydon-based company has a £44m turnover and its portfolio includes 10 filling stations, nine of which are now supplied by Certas Energy. The latest sites to go Gulf are in Sidmouth and Oakford ...