All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2017 – Page 8
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Admedia expands network of screens at motorway services
Following its launch in April this year, out of home media owner Admediahas announced the next roll-out phase ofAdmedia Nexus, which it describes as the largest roadside digital full motion network across the UK. From this month the Nexus network will increase from 18 to 30 key sites that connect ...
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Sewell adds outdoor launderette to site
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go has introduced an outdoor launderette for customers at its Chanterlands Avenue site in West Hull. Prices range from £2 to £8 and there are two options for washes, which means customers can wash and dry duvets and large items, as well as everyday ...
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product news: Big Bear Confectionery adds limited edition
Big Bear Confectionery has announced a new limited-edition variant to be introduced to its Fox’s Glacier range: Fox’s Glacier Berries. Inspired by fresh, fruity flavours, the special-edition mixed bags contain three different flavours: blueberry, cranberry and gooseberry. The 200g sharing bags will be on sale until the end of the ...
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product news: Curly Wurly and Picnic add new packs
Curly Wurly and Picnic are now available in medium-sized bags. New Curly Wurly Squirlies and Cadbury Picnic Bites follow the likes of Cadbury Fudge, which was successfully extended into the medium bitesize category in February. The latest launch aims to drive incremental sales for the family sharing occasion, particularly among ...
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NewsACS raises concerns over new tobacco directive for the EU
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has raised concerns about the costs and administrative burdens that new Track and Trace proposals on tobacco could have on the convenience sector. The EU Revised Tobacco Products Directive aims to introduce a method of tracking the sale of legitimate tobacco products through the ...
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Analysis
James Lowman chief executive, ACS
At the end of September, we put our annual submission into government ahead of the Chancellor’s budget, setting out the measures that we believe will help the convenience sector in the coming year. You can read the submission in full on our website. There are three main areas that we ...
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Scotland: up to 4mlpa
Jet Mascot Ardeer Service Station Stevenson, AyrshireAwards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Mahmood Saleem with the award for Best Site in Scotland (up to 4mlpa).Mahmood has created a state-of-the art store by totally transforming Ardeer Services in Stevenston, North Ayrshire. The 24/7 Jet ...
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Scotland: 4mlpa plus
Gulf Aikenhead Road Service Station, GlasgowAwards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Jean Watkins and Maria Smith with the award for Best Site in Scotland (4mlpa plus).From a tired 600sq ft store to a modern fresh c-store that now includes a new Subway outlet ...
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Northern Ireland: up to 4mlpa
Eurospar Maghaberry, Lisburn County Antrim Awards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Paul Patterson with the award for Best Site in Northern Ireland (up to 4mlpa). A fantastic site which scored highly in all areas of operation, and particularly impressed during the on-the-road judging. ...
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Northern Ireland: 4mlpa plus
Classic Service Station, Omagh, County Tyrone Awards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Jonathan McCullagh with the award for Best Site in Northern Ireland (4mlpa plus). Classic Service Station is a family-run business which opened this state-of-the-art facility in Omagh less than a year ...
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Midlands: up to 4mlpa
Spar Bilsby, Alford Lincolnshire Awards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Tom Dant with the award for Best Site in the Midlands (up to 4mlpa). Spar Bilsby is located in a rural village with around 150 houses. Earlier this year the 46-year old store ...
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Midlands: 4mlpa plus
Spar Fairfield Louth, Lincolnshire Awards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Michele Lawson with the award for Best Site in the Midlands (4mlpa plus). Spar Fairfield is the flagship store for Blakemore Retail. The modern, spacious forecourt features 10 fuel pumps, as well as ...
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Northern England: up to 4mlpa
Spar Roe Lane SouthportMerseyside Awards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Robert Eggo and Angela Prescott with the award for Best Site in Northern England (up to 4mlpa). Spar Roe Lane is a new Shell site in the heart of Southport, which opened in ...
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Northern England: 4mlpa plus
Laceby Lodge Services, Grimsby Lincolnshire Awards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Kristian Harrison with the award for Best Site in Northern England (4mlpa plus). Laceby Lodge Services is a state-of-the-art Shell and Spar-branded site with a big modern forecourt catering for all types ...
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West Country & Wales: up to 4mlpa
Gulf Crossways Service Station Milford Haven PembrokeshireAwards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Jessica King with the award for Best Site in the West County & Wales (up to 4mlpa).Following a major store refit and a re-brand of the forecourt to Gulf in May ...
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West Country & Wales: 4mlpa plus
Winning Post Services, Kennford DevonAwards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Matt Westlake (left) and Clive Sheppard with the award for Best Site in the West Country & Wales (4mlpa plus).Winning by name and winning by nature! You’ve definitely made the right stop when ...
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London & South East: up to 4mlpa
Hopcroft Holt Bicester, OxfordshireAwards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Alan Spackman with theaward for Best Site in London & the South East (up to 4mlpa).Jet-branded Hopcroft Holt is located in an affluent and rural area near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The small site was knocked ...
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London & South East: 4mlpa plus
Budgens Three Mile Cross, Berkshire Awards host Myleene Klass, and Ramsay MacDonald, Gulf retail director (far left), present Jonathan (right) and Nick Fraser with the award for Best Site in London & the South East (4mlpa plus). Budgens Three Mile Cross was re-opened last year with a 3,000sq ft shop, ...
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Gempay 3 is rolling out
HTEC has started the roll-out of the new Gempay 3 payment solution to thousands of fuel forecourts. The new payment system will bring contactless payment and updated security to thousands of customers.In conjunction with HTEC’s payment partners, there are currently over 3,000 Gempay terminals in use in the UK and ...
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NewsMaxol announces winners in its 2016-2017 excellence awards
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has announced the winners of its 2016- 2017 Excellence Awards, which recently took place at the Quinta Do Lago resort in Portugal. The scheme promotes and rewards excellence in retail standards, customer experience, and community engagement, throughout its network of service stations across the ...