All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2020 – Page 2
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Product NewsUrban Eat brings back three limited-edition sandwiches for the festive period
Sandwich brand Urban Eat has announced it is bringing back three limited edition, festive favourites for the Christmas period; Turkey, Bacon & Cranberry; Vegan Feast; and a Pigs Under Blankets panini. The sandwiches will be available in out of home and convenience until 23 December.
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NewsCircle K launches a new virtual scratch and win game
Circle K, which operates forecourts across Ireland, has launched Scratch and Win, a new free game that is promising 250,000 daily prizes, as well as high-value prizes up each weekend.
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AnalysisService Centre: Jac Roper on taxing times and contingency plans for Brexit
We had a great puzzle over this one. As it concerns VAT it didn’t take much to confuse me – I am an admitted numpty when it comes to sums and I’ve been labelling it that Very Awful Tax for yonks.
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NewsACS and FWD raise concerns over legitimate tobacco supply amid confusion over regulations
Concerns about the supply of legitimate tobacco in the UK market have been raised by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) after the Government stated that a decision was yet to be made on anti-forestalling regulations.
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NewsSP Energy Networks seeks participants for EV charging trial
SP Energy Networks is seeking participants to take part in a major trial of an innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solution across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire, and North and Mid-Wales.
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NewsVolumatic event debunks ‘myths’ surrounding cash during pandemic
Cash looks set to bounce back as new research suggests a high consumer demand and retailer necessity, despite cash “mistruths” that have circulated during the pandemic, according to cash-handling specialist Volumatic.
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NewsStand by for a rise in ‘glamper-vanning staycationers’ this winter
Fuel retailers should expect to see more camper vans and caravans on their forecourts this winter as Brits look for inventive ways to ’staycation’ with loved ones during the colder months of COVID-19, leading to a rise in ’glampervanning’.
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NewsTest purchasers find illegal tobacco on sale at 19 out of 31 stores in Bolton
Research carried out by JTI (Japan Tobacco International) found illicit tobacco to be on sale in 61% of stores test purchased in the Bolton area.
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NewsTransport secretary accused of waging war on motorists
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has been accused of waging a war against motorists by a group of MPs, representatives of the haulage industry and FairFuel UK.
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NewsCertas Energy parent company increases profits despite tough trading environment
DCC, the conglomerate that owns Certas Energy, has boosted profits in the first half of its financial year despite the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsPolice officers are investigating after a man is seriously injured at a petrol station
Cheshire Police officers are investigating after a man was left seriously injured following an alleged attack at a petrol station.
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NewsUsed car market grows in third quarter after decline in first half of year
The UK’s used car market increased by 4.4% in the third quarter of this year after two consecutive quarters of decline, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsPetroineos unveils plans to slim down production at Grangemouth refinery
Petroineos has revealed plans to slim down production at Scotland’s only oil refinery at Grangemouth in response to falling demand for road fuels.
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NewsEG Group adds another chain to its estate in United States
EG Group has agreed a deal to buy Schrader Oil, a chain of 18 convenience stores and fuel stations in Northern Colorado that employs 150 people. EG Group already operates a network of 88 Loaf ‘N Jug convenience stores in Colorado, with about 1,500 employees, and the Schrader Oil sites will be rebranded to Loaf ‘N Jug.
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NewsEG Group appoints former BP executive to board and reports surge in EBITDA
Former BP executive John Carey has joined the board of EG Group as a non-executive director as it revealed a surge in earnings for the third quarter of 2020. Carey held a senior position at BP advising on alternative fuels and also has international experience of forecourt and convenience retailing. In July he was appointed chairman of GripHero, the developer of fuel nozzle-mounted hand-protection dispensers.
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NewsUK Power Networks extends electric bus provision in London
More than 30 electric buses are operating from a bus garage in Camberwell, south London, after its power supply was upgraded.
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NewsPolice appeal over knife incident at Moto Service Station in Wetherby
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a knife incident that occurred at the Moto Service Station in Wetherby.
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NewsACS publishes guide for retailers about preparing for the UK’s exit from EU
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published an EU Exit Readiness briefing for the convenience sector to help retailers consider how their business may be affected at the end of the transition period on 31 December.
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NewsGovernment pledges £175m to schemes to reduce traffic
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has given councils across England a further £175m to create safe space for cycling and walking, and claims nearly 8 out of 10 people (78%) support measures to reduce road traffic in their neighbourhood.
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NewsWarning of increase in illicit tobacco after government raises duty rates
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned that new government increases in duty rates on tobacco products will drive more consumers to the illicit tobacco market.