All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2018 – Page 6
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NewsNew owners planning to expand and rebrand Berkshire site
New owners are planning a rebrand and shop expansion after acquiring a forecourt site in Berkshire. Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co brokered the sale of Berkshire Downs Filling Station, a well-established forecourt and Spar-branded convenience store in Chilton, a village in the Vale of White Horse. Berkshire Downs ...
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NewsRaiders blow up cash machine on Lincolnshire forecourt
Raiders have blown up a cash machine (ATM) on a forecourt in Lincolnshire, and stolen about £16,000. The attack on the ATM took place late on the evening of Thursday October 11 at the Jet service station at Main Road, Tallington. Police called to the incident at 11:19pm, but the ...
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NewsPRA chairman explains reason for petrol/diesel price disparity
A combination of factors have led to the growing disparity between petrol and diesel prices, according to the PRA chairman Brian Madderson. He said: “Following the steep rise in diesel prices, drivers are now paying 5ppl more to fill up, as a gap opens up at the pump between unleaded ...
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NewsJail sentence suspended for woman with illicit cigarettes
A Co Armagh woman, who stored almost one million illegal cigarettes in an outbuilding next to her home, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment, suspended for three years after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). In April 2013, Charlene Hughes, 36, of Foughillotra Road, Jonesborough, was found ...
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NewsCo-op forecourt and food store reopens after £525,000 overhaul
The Co-op has served-up a new-look petrol filling station and food store on Holm Road in Clitheroe, Lancashire, following a £525,000 overhaul that has created four new jobs. The programme of works at the fuel station has seen replacement of tanks, pumps and signage with the addition of a new ...
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NewsACS calls for police to give greater focus on crime in stores
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to the publication of the Office for National Statistics’ annual Crime Survey for England and Wales, highlighting the significant issues retailers and their staff face when dealing with shop theft. According to the ONS survey, the number of police recorded shop theft ...
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product news: Juiced tagged onto ad campaign
Britvic’s newest Fruit Shoot addition will be hitting TV screens nationwide from October for the first time as a 10-second tag at the end of the brand’s ‘It’s My Thing’ advert. The 30-second advert will run between October and November this year and will re-appear in January and February 2019 ...
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NewsEG Group wins planning approval for two new sites in North West
A planning consultancy has helped Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group gain planning approval for two new sites in the North West. Working with PWA Planning EG Group has received permission to create petrol filling station, retail and drive through café developments in Burnley, Lancashire, and Ince Blundell, near Formby. ...
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NewsStaff member stabbed during attempted robbery at forecourt
Staff at a petrol station in Gloucestershire where a member of staff was stabbed during an attempted armed robbery have thanked customers for their support. The male member of staff was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital after being stabbed during the raid at the Texaco garage, in Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, ...
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product news: Aunt Bessie’s introduces hot desserts
Aunt Bessie’s is introducing a more premium frozen hot dessert solution, catering for what it perceives as a gap in the market: indulgent treats designed for larger gatherings. The ‘Melt in the Middle’ desserts are available inform mid-October in Belgian Chocolate Chip and Salted Caramel. Hannah Haas, marketing director at ...
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NewsMPs call for earlier ban on new petrol and diesel cars and vans
A committee of MPs has called for the phase out of sales of new diesel and petrol cars and vans to be brought forward to 2032.The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee said the government’s 2040 targets for zero emission cars are vague and unambitious.In its latest report, Electric Vehicles: ...
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Suresite bolsters forecourt health and safety team
Suresite has strengthened its forecourt health and safety team with the appointment of two new assessors. Dave Healy and Darren Summons will support clients with a range of services including risk assessments, site audits, hazardous area diagrams and training. Dave has responsibility for the Irish Republic, and Darren will cover ...
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product news: STG prepares to rename Café Crème
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG UK) has announced a name change for its miniature cigar brand from Café Crème to Signature.The new Signature brand name will be rolling out in stores from February 2019 with a phased transition to ensure high awareness among retailers and consumers. This will include the ...
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NewsPRA and CWA call for HMRC crackdown on tax dodgers
The PRA and CWA (Car Wash Association) have made a joint submission ahead of this autumn’s budget, calling for a crackdown by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on businesses not paying their taxes. Brian Madderson, chairman of the PRA and CWA said: “The Chancellor must use the upcoming budget to ...
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NewsSuper charging hub given planning consent in Carlisle
Planning permission has been granted for a £25m large-scale battery and electric vehicle (EV) super charging hub in the north of England, close to the M6. Pivot Power has been given the go-ahead for a 50 megawatt battery, with the hub scheduled to open in Carlisle in October 2019, according ...
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product news: Dairy Crest revamps Cathedral City Kids Snacks
Dairy Crest has revamped its Cathedral City Kids Snacking range with a move to lighter cheese for an improved nutrition profile and a new on-pack partnership with Nickelodeon to enhance appeal to families. From 10 October, packs across the full Cathedral City Kids’ Snacks range will be moving to 30% ...
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NewsMinister commends retailers for their work in local communities
Small business minister Kelly Tolhurst has commended the work of retailers and their staff in the convenience sector, highlighting the positive impact that they have on their local communities and affirming the government’s commitment to support local shops. The minister appeared at the Association of Convenience Stores’ Heart of the ...
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product news: Ferrero offers store makeover prize
Ferrero is giving retailers the chance to win a store makeover, worth £4,000. The Christmas transformation will aim to bring the community together to celebrate the festive period, and Ferrero will work with the winning store to tailor the prize to best cater for their community. To enter the competition, ...
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NewsLogistics firm introduces liquid natural gas powered vehicles
A major logistics company has committed to moving away from diesel as a fuel, with the introduction of LNG (liquid natural gas) powered vehicles for longer haulage, and plans to use electric vehicles in city centres. Clipper Logistics has introduced 11 new vehicles powered by LNG, which have a range ...
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product news: Mondelez ’egg-cels’ with strong line-up for Easter 2019
Mondelez aims to bring families together and drive value into the Easter chocolate category with its latest Easter line-up. On the basis that the top activities for consumers at Easter are eating chocolate; seeing friends and family; gifting chocolate; and going on egg hunts, the company is investing £10m to ...