All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2019 – Page 6
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NewsCo-op completes £1.7m revamp of North Yorkshire forecourt
The Co-op has reopened its petrol filling station and food store on Darlington Road in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, following a £1.7m overhaul which has seen replacement of tanks, pumps and signage.The filling station and store, which runs on 100% renewable electricity, now offers a range of fresh foods, hot food, ...
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NewsKay Group opens new-to-industry site in north Wales
The Kay Group has opened its latest new-to-industry site on the southern outskirts of Ruabon in north Wales, and sold 100,000 litres of fuel in its first week of trading.The Shell-branded petrol filling station features a Spar convenience store, with two Costa Express machines, a WH Smith stationary section, and ...
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NewsTuffins Supermarket signs up for five further years with Nisa Retail
The independent retailer Tuffins Supermarket has signed a new contract with Nisa Retail, committing its future to the buying group.The fourth-generation convenience retailers in mid-Wales, who operate three sites – the Craven Arms supermarket, Builth Wells forecourt and mini-supermarket and Welshpool forecourt and supermarket – have pledged their business to ...
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NewsPlatinum Retail pre-tax profits treble as it invests in estate
Pre-tax profits trebled at the Top 50 Indie Platinum Retail, reaching £2.43m compared with £0.81m for the previous year, according to its latest results.Its accounts for the year to April 30, 2019, show turnover was also substantially up at £52m, compared with £41m the previous year.In his strategic report, director ...
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NewsDiesel upturn helps to push used car market into growth
The UK’s used car market increased by 0.9% in the third quarter of this year after nine straight quarters of decline, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).A total of 2,076,382 transactions took place between July and September, 18,925 more than ...
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NewsCNG Fuels to source biomethane from manure to power HGVs
CNG Fuels has announced plans to become the UK’s first supplier of carbon neutral fuel for HGVs, using manure to help fleet operators achieve net zero emissions.The company is also consulting on how its network of refuelling stations can best accommodate low-carbon hydrogen and battery electric technologies for HGVs, so ...
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NewsACS supports campaign calling for respect for shopworkers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is supporting USDAW’s Respect for Shopworkers Week, highlighting the need for urgent action to tackle violence and abuse towards shopworkers.Taking place between 11-17 November, this year’s theme is ‘Keep Your Cool’, reminding the public that there is never an excuse for violent or abusive ...
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NewsSpar retailer spends £250,000 on Texaco forecourt expansion
A family-run Dorset business is making a significant investment in the future with a £250,000 expansion of the forecourt completed and work soon to get under way to increase the size of its Spar forecourt store. Work at Maiden Newton Service Station has so far seen the installation of new ...
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NewsKay Group opens new-to-industry site in north Wales
The Kay Group has opened its latest new-to-industry site on the southern outskirts of Ruabon in north Wales, and sold 100,000 litres of fuel in its first week of trading. The Shell-branded petrol filling station features a Spar convenience store, with two Costa Express machines, a WH Smith stationary section, ...
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NewsInstavolt reaches one gigawatt hour landmark
Instavolt has announced it has reached a significant milestone in its development as it has delivered one gigawatt hour of renewable power to electric vehicle (EV) users in the UK.The company, first commissioned chargers in September 2017, said the total was sufficient to power six million miles of motoring.Adrian Keen, ...
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NewsTuffins Supermarket signs up for five further years with Nisa Retail
The independent retailer Tuffins Supermarket has signed a new contract with Nisa Retail, committing its future to the buying group. The fourth-generation convenience retailers in mid-Wales, who operate three sites – the Craven Arms supermarket, Builth Wells forecourt and mini-supermarket and Welshpool forecourt and supermarket – have pledged their business ...
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NewsPlatinum Retail pre-tax profits treble as it invests in estate
Pre-tax profits trebled at the Top 50 Indie Platinum Retail, reaching £2.43m compared with £0.81m for the previous year, according to its latest results. Its accounts for the year to April 30, 2019, show turnover was also substantially up at £52m, compared with £41m the previous year. In his strategic ...
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Country Choice introduces Christmas Jammy Shortbreads
Joining Country Choice’s festive line-up this year are Christmas Jammy Shortbreads, which are individually wrapped jam-filled biscuits decorated with either a Christmas bell or a Christmas tree.Available in mixed cases of two x eight, the biscuits have an rrp of £1.49. Also new are individual Chocolate Yule Cakes, rrp £1.49, ...
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NewsCharter launched to promote safety for employees and employers
The launch of a charter to help make workplaces safer for employers and employees is being supported by the ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores). Launched on National Personal Safety Day (7 November) ‘Suzy’s Charter for Workplace Safety’ was developed to help identify and mitigate personal safety risks in the ...
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NewsCNG Fuels to source biomethane from manure to power HGVs
CNG Fuels has announced plans to become the UK’s first supplier of carbon neutral fuel for HGVs, using manure to help fleet operators achieve net zero emissions. The company is also consulting on how its network of refuelling stations can best accommodate low-carbon hydrogen and battery electric technologies for HGVs, ...
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Jelly Belly expands range of Harry Potter products
Jelly Belly, in partnership with Warner Bros Consumer Products, has extended its Harry Potter range in time for Christmas.New products include the Voldemort Wand (made of chocolate, with a spell sheet included), rrp £9.80; the Hogwarts Ticket Chocolate Bar 42g, rrp £4.40; Magical Sweets 59g, rrp £3.07; the Knight Bus ...
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Ferrero brings back Christmas store makeover competition
Ferrero is bringing back its Sparkling Store Makeover competition where one lucky retailer will win a store makeover worth £4,000.Retailers can enter by going to www.yourperfectstore.co.uk/news-insights/blog/win-a-sparkling-store-makeover. Alternatively, retailers can post a video nomination of themselves.Levi Boorer, customer development director at Ferrero, said: “Creating theatre, like the Ferrero Sparkling Store Makeover, ...
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Aryzta adds a Vegan Mince Pie Tart to its festive range
Aryzta has introduced a Vegan Mince Pie Tart, comprising a vegan pastry shell filled with mincemeat and topped with a golden nutty crumble.Also available are the Turkey & Chardonnay Slice and the Christmas Cracker Roll, which has all the Christmas dinner favourites wrapped in a butter pastry with a sage ...
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Unilever adds chocolate and orange ice cream variants
Unilever is bringing chocolate and orange to its Magnum, Carte D’Or and Viennetta brands, ahead of the festive season. They will be available as Magnum Mini Chocolate & Orange 6 x 55ml multipack, with an RRP of £3.93, Viennetta Limited Edition Chocolate & Orange (650ml,320g) with an RRP of £1.84, ...
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NewsACS raises concerns about tobacco track and trace with EU
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has raised retailers’ concerns about the tobacco track and trace system to the European Commission with the support of Independent Retail Europe.The tobacco track and trace regulations were introduced by the European Union in the Revised Tobacco Products Directive and came into effect on ...