All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2018 – Page 5
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NewsRAC calls on supermarkets to cut petrol prices by 3ppl
A fall in the cost of oil and a strengthening of the pound means petrol prices at the pump should soon be coming down, according to the RAC. Data from RAC Fuel Watch shows the wholesale price of unleaded has reduced in the past week, and the RAC claims this ...
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NewsUK’s first universal 60kW charger installed at Yorkshire forecourt
The UK’s first 60kW rapid charger available for all makes of electric vehicles has been installed by Alfa Power at Crown Service Station, Brighouse, West Yorkshire. High power rapid chargers are available to Tesla drivers but this charging point is the first of its type to be compatible with all ...
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NewsMP proposes Bill to protect retail workers from assaults and abuse
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a bill tabled in Parliament to protect retail workers who sell age-restricted products. Labour MP Alex Norris, proposing the Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences) Bill on Tuesday evening, told ministers that retail staff who police the sale of restricted items such as ...
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product news: Coca-Cola begins Christmas activity
Coca-Cola European Partners is kicking off the Christmas countdown with a new festive flavour for Coca-Cola zero sugar and an on-pack promotion across the Coca-Cola portfolio, offering consumers the chance to win tickets to Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball in December. In Mid-October, a Cinnamon Limited Edition variant will be joining ...
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product news: Tetley’s launches bottled ales
Ale brand Joshua Tetley & Son is launching its first range of bottled ales in four years, featuring Tetley’s Golden Ale and Tetley’s No.3 Pale Ale. The 500ml bottles will be available across both on and off trade. Launched on cask in May this year, Tetley’s No.3 Pale ...
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NewsBob Laidlaw appointed chief operating officer for Orbis UK
Orbis Tech has appointed Bob Laidlaw as chief operating officer for the UK region. Laidlaw has wide experience in both the field of operations and business development having been part of the Torex CFS team and more latterly with TLM. He commented: “The opportunity to join a progressive company like ...
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Festive bites
Cathedral City Baked Bites, baked under licence from Dairy Crest by Burtons, are now available in a limited-edition seasonal design 140g share box.
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product news: Quaker unveils new brand strapline
Quaker is launching a new campaign to restage the brand by communicating the simple power of the oat. The campaign launches a new brand strapline, ‘I owe it to Oats’, and highlights the key benefits of oats. The marketing campaign features TV, digital, PR, and instore executions to engage with ...
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NewsTwo hand car wash sites raided in slavery investigation
A 24-year-old Romanian man has been arrested by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) following an operation at two hand car washes in the Barnsley area. The GLAA supported by partner agencies carried out simultaneous raids at the car washes on the morning of Thursday 4 October. The suspect, ...
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NewsMFG and Chargepoint claim to be leaders in charger roll-out
ChargePoint Services and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) claim they are now the leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging at urban forecourts and arterial fuel stations nationwide. The two companies have been working together to develop the UK’s biggest electric vehicle rapid charging network in forecourt locations. Rapid chargers have ...
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NewsGovernment slammed for cutting support for low emission vehicles
The government has been heavily criticised after announcing it is slashing the grants supporting purchase of electric vehicles, and scrapping grants for hybrids. Changes to the Plug-in Car Grant (PICG) mean that the grant rate for Category 1 (pure electric) vehicles will be cut from £4,500 to £3,500 and Category ...
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product news: Walkers introduces festive dinner flavours
Walkers is launching a festive range of Christmas dinner flavours, including its first Brussel Sprouts flavoured crisp. The brand is launching two Christmas dinner flavoured multipacks, one for sprout lovers includes - Brussels Sprouts, Turkey & Stuffing and Pigs in Blankets flavours, and the other for sprout haters includes Glazed ...
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product news: Mug Shot expands into soups
Instant snack brand Mug Shot is expanding into cup soup with Mug Shot Cup Soup. Mug Shot Soups are made with natural ingredients, are low in fat, contain less than 100 calories and are a source of both fibre and protein. The flavours available at launch are: Roast Chicken, Wild ...
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product news: PepsiCo refreshes Snack-a-Jacks packs
PepsiCo has given its Snack-a-Jacks rice cake brand a new look in a bid to strengthen its stand-out on shelf.Helen Strachan, Snack-a-Jacks brand manager, commented: “We are delighted to unveil our new eye-catching packaging that champions the flavour and calories across our portfolio. We’ve recognised that shoppers need a snack ...
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NewsEuro Garages planning 21 new-to-industry sites
Euro Garages has revealed that it has 21 freehold properties in the UK that are ear-marked for new-to-industry sites. The disclosure was made in its accounts for the year ending December 21, 2017, which have just been published. In the strategic report published with the accounts it said that it ...
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HTEC forms mobile payment partnership with P97 Networks
HTEC, the Southampton-based EPOS, payment and loyalty solutions company, has announced a partnership with American firm P97 Networks, which provides cloud-based mobile commerce, in-vehicle payments and digital marketing solutions. As an extension to its existing payment product range, HTEC will now also offer P97’s mobile commerce platform, helping consumers pay-at-pump ...
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NewsCertas Energy installs Orbis Tech EPOS at newly acquired sites
Certas Energy has chosen Orbis Tech’s EPOS solution for the six Gulf-branded forecourts recently purchased from David Taylor in South Wales. The roll-out starting this month will increase the Certas estate using Orbis Tech from 19 to 25 sites. Orbis features web-based architecture for the back-office and head-office, securely hosted ...
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NewsPolice investigating after attempted robbery in Essex
A man holding what appeared to be a handgun has attempted to rob a service station in Essex. Police received a call shortly after 11pm on Sunday October 14 after a man entered the Shell service station in High Road, Benfleet, and jumped over the counter holding what appeared ...
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NewsCertas Energy crowns its SuperStation award winners
SuperStation, Certas Energy’s awards scheme designed to drive-up forecourt standards, announced its champions at its annual Gala Awards Dinner, held this year at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club, on Thursday 11 October. Among the winners was Prospect Road Service Station, which was triumphant in the Best ...