All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2020
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NewsSewell on the go campaign provides food for vulnerable families
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go has organised a campaign to help feed vulnerable families in the East Yorkshire communities that its forecourt stores serve.
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AnalysisShop Talk: Good customer service is even more crucial now
I believe that customer service is one of the most important parts of retailing. Of course, availability and price are vital too, but customer service is the one thing that really leaves an impression on me.
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AnalysisMoney Talk: EG and BP news awash in Covid tsunami
It really, really would be great to be able to look at business and finance events other than the obvious one that’s dominated the year. Take for example the recent announcement that the founders and joint CEO’s of EG Group (the Issa brothers) have just bought Asda from Walmart.
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Product NewsKP Snacks unveils new pack design across its Popchips range
KP Snacks has reduced the packaging on its Popchips portfolio by 23 tonnes per year and unveilled a new pack design across the range.
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NewsACS concern over 9pm ban on alcohol sales in Nottingham
ACS has reacted to the introduction of additional tier 3 restrictions in Nottingham and the surrounding areas, expressing disappointment at the decision to ban off licence alcohol sales from 9pm.
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NewsPRA announces date and agenda for its next online Business Bulletin event
The PRA has announced details of the next event in its series of online Business Bulletins, which were introduced after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to cancel its autumn programme of Business Breakouts.
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NewsPayPoint data shows consumers remaining loyal to local convenience retailers
UK consumers remained loyal to local stores despite the freedom to shop further afield during the third quarter of 2020 (July-September), according to data collated from PayPoint’s UK network of 27,500 local convenience retailers.
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NewsMaxol launches carbon off-setting programme
The Maxol Group has announced a carbon emissions offsetting programme that aims to support a number of green initiatives both at home and globally, including the planting of 10,000 trees across the island of Ireland, local community projects and global projects designed to offset carbon emissions, including fuel emissions.
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NewsSewell on the go donations to local food banks tops £5,500
More than 250 vulnerable families will receive a vital food parcel thanks to the generosity of Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go.
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NewsMurco dealer gives away meals to feed school kids missing food vouchers
A Murco dealer in Derby is giving away hundreds of free meals to children this week, to help out those who normally receive food vouchers during the half term school holidays.
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NewsMan who punched cashier during robbery sentenced to three years in jail
A 33-year-old man who punched a cashier and said he was armed with a knife during a robbery at a petrol station in King’s Lynn has been jailed.
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NewsEG Group trials fresh pizza products across a number of its Euro Garages sites
EG Group is partnering an international pizza brand to trial fresh pizza products across a number of its Euro Garages sites in the UK.
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NewsMerseyside detectives investigate attempt to steal petrol station cash machine
Detectives from Merseyside Police are investigating an attempt to steal an ATM machine from a forecourt in south Liverpool late on Sunday 25 October.
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NewsACS calls for energy contracts and switching suppliers to be made fairer
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to energy regulator Ofgem’s consultation on reforms to the microbusiness energy market, urging the regulator to act to make energy contracts and the switching process fairer.
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NewsKent Police release CCTV of man after burglary and assault at forecourt shop
A CCTV image has been issued by Kent Police after a burglary and assault on a member of staff at a Maidstone service station.
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NewsPRA seeks clarification from Welsh government on car washing during lockdown
The PRA is seeking confirmation from the Welsh Government that Covid-secure car washes operating on supermarket car parks will be able to continue operation during the ‘Firebreak’ lockdown being imposed in Wales. Brian Madderson, chairman of the PRA and Car Wash Association, said:“Automated car washes (ACW) and compliant hand car washes (HCW) play a vital role when it comes to vehicle repair and maintenance.
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NewsACS again calls on Welsh government to drop ‘non-essentials’ ban
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Welsh Government to drop its ban on so called ‘non-essential’ products ahead of a review of the policy today (Monday). The calls come after the Welsh First Minister said that retailers could now use their ‘discretion’ around whether or not to sell non-essential goods.
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NewsSurvey reveals majority of drivers are aware of Covid-19 dangers of refuelling
New independent research commissioned by GripHero has revealed that 66% of drivers are aware that Covid-19 can be passed from driver-to-driver at the fuel pump, and that’s driving motorists to hunt for hand protection.
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NewsSwarco steps up EV installations in Devon
Swarco continues to grow the number of its electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the UK with the commissioning of new charge points at three council car parks in South Hams and Teignbridge.