All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2019 – Page 2
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NewsForecourt store’s move to Nisa sparks upturn in business
Shopper numbers are on the up at an independent forecourt store in Surrey just months after the retailer moved to Nisa in a bid to introduce a greater range.Arnold’s Garage, a Nisa partner for almost four months, is enjoying increased footfall and sales.Compared with the same period last year, since ...
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Bureau Veritas warns retailers to watch out for festive fire risks
Ahead of the annual seasonal shopping rush, compliance authority Bureau Veritas is reminding retailers of the increased fire risks brought about during the festivities and the importance of increased health & safety measures.A key concern lies in the use of festive decorations, with some staples items – such as garlands, ...
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Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats relaunches Tracker bars
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats (MCD&T) has relaunched its Tracker bars, with a new look and improved recipe.Tracker was launched in 1986, is claimed to be the UK’s first cereal bar. Building on this heritage, te relaunch introduces a new, contemporary look and feel for the brand.Michelle Frost, general manager ...
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Bisto brings back its community table competition
Premier Foods is bringing back its Bisto Community Table competition, which gives one retailer the chance to win a fully funded catered meal for their community. Premier Foods will also be giving away five cases of Bisto gravy to the winning retailer so local families and friends can continue getting ...
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NewsUKPIA launches energy manifesto ahead of general election
The UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) has launched an energy manifesto ahead of the December general election, calling on the next government to take the actions needed to strengthen the UK’s downstream oil sector while supporting the industry’s evolution to contribute to ‘Net Zero’ carbon emissions goals by 2050.UKPIA’s energy ...
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NewsDerbyshire police release CCTV stills after fuel card frauds
Derbyshire Police officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with business fuel cards which were taken from lorries in Ripley and used fraudulently in petrol stations across the region.The fuel cards, and two sat navs, were stolen from vehicles parked in ...
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NewsSuresite Health & Safety adds to team of assessors
Two new assessors have been appointed by Suresite Health & Safety. Kevin McClenaghan will cover North Wales and the Midlands, while Steven Roberts takes over the North West & Northumbria, following Steve Clark’s promotion to H&S manager. NEBOSH-qualified Kevin has previously worked as a law enforcement officer and a safety ...
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NewsCarbon neutral fuel could be here by 2025 APEA conference told
New fuels that would make petrol and diesel cars CO2 neutral could be commercially available by 2025, delegates at the APEA conference were told this week.In an address to the conference, Stefan Kunter, managing director and CEO of the Elaflex group of companies, said that synthetic fuels could make a ...
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NewsAsda cuts fuel prices by 2ppl and is followed by Sainsbury’s
Asda has cut its petrol and diesel prices 2ppl, to their lowest prices since April, from today (Friday November 22).The cut means its customers will pay no more than 119.7ppl for petrol and 123.7ppl for diesel.Asda senior fuel buyer Dave Tyrer said: “With Christmas just around the corner, we’re pleased ...
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NewsRoadchef opens McDonald’s drive-thru at services on A1
Motorway service area operator Roadchef has introduced what it describes as the first McDonald’s drive-thru to be located on the UK motorway network. The new Drive Thru opened at Roadchef Durham, located on the A1 at junction 61. The new drive-thru has created 20 jobs in the area, including trained ...
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NewsThieves steal cash machine by ripping it from its moorings
A cash machine has been stolen from a service station in Cheshire by thieves who ripped it from its moorings.The theft was carried out two men, who arrived at Wardle Service station on the A51 near Nantwich at 1.15am on Monday November 18.They placed a rope around the ATM and ...
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NewsBP Chargemaster claims to be UK’s most-used operator
Electric vehicle charging company BP Chargemaster claims it is now the most-used public charging infrastructure operator in the UK. It has revealed that the public charging points it operates in the UK are regularly supplying more than 60 MWh (60,000 kWh) of energy per day, equating to around 1.5 million ...
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NewsBungling raiders demolish canopy in attempt to steal ATM
A canopy has collapsed onto a forecourt after raiders using a stolen bulldozer bungled an attempt to steal a cash machine in Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland. Detective inspector Richard Thornton of the Police of Northern Ireland (PSNI), said police received a report at 5:28am that a bulldozer was being used in ...
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NewsMFG applies for consent for major overhaul of site in Telford
The UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG), has applied for planning permission for a major overhaul of its Walkers Clock Service Station, at Donnington, Telford.The development would involve demolition of the 146sq m Londis store on the Shell-branded site and its replacement at the east of the ...
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NewsPolice appeal for information after forecourt burglary
Officers from Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a St Helens petrol station reported on the morning of Saturday 16 November.At 5.55am, officers were called to Caldo Service Station, on Jubits Lane, to reports of a burglary in which cigarettes and cash were stolen. It is ...
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NewsLeighton O’Brien and Adler and Allan agree service partnership
Fuel analytics technology provider Leighton O’Brien and environmental risk reduction specialist Adler and Allan, have announced a new licensed service partnership to exclusively deliver its proprietary EPA-certified precision tank and line-testing technology in the UK. This means Adler and Allan customers will benefit from a highly sensitive integrity test that ...
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NewsGang who blew up cash machines jailed for 45 years
An organised crime gang who blew up a string of cash machines to steal the contents have been jailed for a total of more than 45 years.The group – all from the Stockport and Manchester areas – targeted 15 cash machines in Greater Manchester and across Cheshire, Yorkshire and Wales.Lewis ...
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NewsFord unveils all-electric Mustang with claimed range of 370 miles
Ford has unveiled an electric car with a claimed range of more than 370 miles on a single charge, in its first addition to the Mustang range for 55 years. The Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric SUV that will be available from late 2020 in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions, with ...
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Seasonal splats
Christmas packs of Jammie Dodgers see the embossed jammy ’splat’ replaced by three seasonal designs: a stocking, a star and a Christmas tree.
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Treating season
Accolade Wines is investing £1m in a multi-brand Christmas campaign with the theme: ’It’s Treating Season’.