All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2018 – Page 7
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NewsFormer MRH operator buys village store in Somerset
A former MRH petrol station operator has bought a village store in Somerset. Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed the sale of the L&F Jones store in the North Somerset village of Winscombe to Aruna Gamage, who previously operated Crossroads Filling Station in Cheddar on behalf of ...
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NewsRetailer’s gantry removed after counterfeit tobacco conviction
A Blackburn-based tobacco trader has had his gantry removed by Imperial after violating the terms and conditions of his contract, and he will no longer receive any sales support from our organisation. Zainul Chandia, of Northgate News in Blackburn, was convicted by magistrates for possession of counterfeit tobacco. A raid ...
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NewsScottish BP site hit by second fire in 10 days
Fire crews have attended a fire at the BP petrol station in Bearsden, East Dumbartonshire, for the second time in 10 days. The latest fire was reported early this morning – with three pumps sent to the site at Stockiemuir Road after the alarm was raised at 3.30am. A spokesperson ...
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NewsEG Group buys 540 Woolworths sites in Australia for A$1.725bn
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group has expanded into Australia through a deal with Woolworths Group to buy its 540-site network for A$1.725bn. Woolworths Petrol operates a nationwide network of sites and employs about 4,000 people. In the year to 30 June 2018, the business generated A$4.8bn of revenue and ...
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NewsForecourt Eye introduces debt recovery service
The news that police forces are questioning whether they should have to respond to fuel thefts, coincides with Forecourt Eye announcing a partnership with a UK debt recovery specialist. The service is available to all petrol forecourt retailers from £15 per month. Michelle Henchoz, Forecourt Eye sales and marketing director, ...
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product news: Lambrini runs Mini Cooper competition
Perry brand Lambrini has launched a line-up of limited-edition bottle wraps, together with a competition to win a brand-new Mini Cooper, in celebration of its British roots. Available now, the on-pack promotion has been rolled out on all 75ml and PMP bottles of Lambrini Always Original, So Strawberry and ...
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NewsNew car market declines for second month in a row
The UK new car market declined for the second month in a row in October, with 153,599 vehicles registered, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It said deliveries fell by 2.9% compared with the same month last year, as model changes and backlogs ...
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NewsSuresite partners Bolt Learning to launch training courses
Forecourt expert Suresite has launched two new interactive online training courses, in partnership with training provider, Bolt Learning. Aimed at forecourt and convenience store staff, the modules cover competent persons and safety on the forecourt. Both subjects can be completed on any device (smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC) and at ...
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NewsPRA arranges Business Breakout in the West Midlands
The PRA has arranged a Business Breakout in the West Midlands at Lea Martson Hotel Haunch Lane, Lea Marston, Sutton Coldfield, on Wednesday November 21. Presentations will include: PRA – latest market update; Edge Petrol – visualising your forecourt; Christie & Co – outlook on the value ...
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NewsAir pollution improving but still exceeding limits
Despite slow improvements, air pollution continues to exceed European Union and World Health Organization limits and guidelines, according to updated data and information published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), and still poses a danger to human health and the environment. Road transport is one of Europe’s main sources of ...
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NewsDetectives investigating after robbery in Skelmersdale
Lancashire Police are appealing for information after a man stole cash during a petrol station robbery in Skelmersdale. The incident occurred at 9.20pm on Saturday November 3 when a man entered the Shell garage on Grimshaw Road and demanded money from the till. The cashier handed the offender £140, and ...
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product news: Glitterberry J₂O returns to screens
Britvic’s J₂O Glitterberry flavour is hitting screens for the first time since 2011 with a TV advert for the brand. The festive blend of grape, cherry and winter spices with edible gold glitter was the top performer in its category last Christmas based on rate of sale. The 10-second advert ...
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NewsAlcohol fraudster brothers jailed for total of more than 12 years
Two London-based brothers, who evaded £3.6m in tax by distributing alcohol smuggled into the UK, have been jailed for a total of more than 12 years. Tayfun Donger, 32, and Taylan Donger, 29, both of Edmonton, who masterminded the fraud, were caught unloading smuggled beer at a warehouse in Epping, ...
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NewsCentral England Co-op carries out £67,000 site revamp
Central England Co-op has carried out a £67,000 revamp of one of its petrol filling stations in Huddersfield in response to customer feedback. Work at the site, in Lane Head Road, Shepley, has included the creation of 14 extra parking spaces following the removal of a car wash. The decision ...
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NewsAsda cuts 2ppl from its price cap on unleaded petrol
Asda has sparked a round of price cuts by the supermarkets with a 2ppl reduction on the price of unleaded petrol, effective from today. The retailer’s new national fuel price cap means that Asda forecourts across the country will charge no more than 122.7ppl on unleaded petrol. Asda’s senior fuel ...
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NewsPolice ’victim-blaming’ petrol retailers over crime, says PRA
Police should be honest that they are struggling to deliver their commitment to reduce crime, instead of ‘victim blaming’ petrol retailers, according to PRA chairman Brian Madderson. He was responding to comments made by Simon Cole of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) that petrol retailers are inviting criminality by ...
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product news: STG promotes new website
To celebrate its new trade website going live on the 1November, STG UK has launched a new initiative inviting retailers to share their stories of how they have, or intend to, give back to their local community. The deserving ‘Local Heroes’ will be awarded a host of prizes, including a ...
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product news: JTI reduces RRPs for RYO tobacco
JTI has announced new, lower recommended retail prices (RRPs) for three of its most popular value RYO brands - Sterling Rolling, Holborn Yellow and Kensitas Club RYO. Effective immediately, the lower RRPs are designed to help retailers tap into the increased consumer trend for value for money products – which ...
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product news: Pukka Pies extends into convenience
Pukka Pies is launching into the convenience sector with a new portfolio dedicated to on-the-go eating occasions. Launching in January 2019, the new range of pies, pasties and sausage rolls are all ready to be eaten hot or cold. The range includes: a large Sausage Roll (£1.49 RRP);a Meat & ...
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NewsRetailer satisfaction levels up in consolidated symbol groups
Satisfaction levels have increased among retailers whose symbol groups have experienced recent consolidation, according to shopper insights agency HIM. HIM’s Symbol Track report was conducted through 1,500 telephone interviews with retailers from 12 different symbol groups, including Best One, Blakemore, Budgens, Costcutter, Go Local, Lifestyle Express, Londis, Mace, Nisa, Premier, ...