All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2023 – Page 6
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NewsMotorists need incentives to choose an EV
Drivers need incentives to choose EVs over petrol or diesel vehicles to reverse falling demand, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsNew EV chargers at Water Park
Ultra-rapid EV charging hub courtesy of Be.EV is now available at Trafford’s Sale Water Park.
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NewsMoto Rugby named Britain’s best motorway services
Moto Rugby services on the M6 has been rated the best motorway services for the second year running in a usersurvey by the independent transport watchdog, Transport Focus.
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Product NewsMFG gets into iced coffee
MFG has partnered with Golden Acre Foods to create a new quality but value-led ready-to-drink (RTD) ice coffee brand called Early Bird.
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Product NewsHenri Wintermans festive pack
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has launched a new limited-edition pack for its Henri Wintermans Half Corona brand for the run-up to Christmas. The new packs come in two different colour schemes, which both offer stand out on shelf and aim to appeal to adult smokers with their quintessentially British pattern.
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Product NewsLucozade Alert gets Zero Sugar variant
New Lucozade Alert Zero Sugar Mango Peachade is available this month in 500ml cans, including a £1 price-marked variant.
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Product NewsHaribo’s Halloween launch
Haribo and Maoam’s Halloween range has returned with each special pack offering trick or treaters the chance to pick up ‘2 for 1’ tickets for Alton Towers Resorts worth £40.
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Product NewsTyrrellbly Tyrrellbly Tasty Tyrrells’ campaign
KP Snacks is continuing to support its premium brand Tyrrells with a media investment of over £1.5m. Running until the end of the year, the ‘Tyrrellbly Tyrrellbly Tasty’ campaign will feature across a wide range of channels, including radio, TV and social media – plus a TikTok presence for the first time.
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Product NewsMcvitie’s Minis launch
Pladis is launching McVitie’s Milk Chocolate Digestives in two new mini formats. The McVitie’s Digestives Milk Chocolate Minis multipack – containing five 19g bags at an rrp of £1.25 – has started rolling out in Tesco stores. The sharing pouch version (80g, rrp £1.25) will be following later this autumn. Both formats – as well as a price-marked pack – will be available to convenience stores.
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: The smell of Christmas
I wondered what your take was on limited editions. Suppliers say they add excitement to a category and drive sales but it’s you retailers that have got to find space for them.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY: Stocking(s) up
If you’ve been into one of the big supermarkets lately you’ll have no doubt noticed that they have many Christmas items out on show. It may seem early but you’d be wise to get some Christmas lines out sooner rather than later. The reason? Well, the confectionery companies say that many people like to shop early – spreading their spending across the weeks running up to December 25. According to Streetbees data, 49% of Christmas shoppers planned to shop earlier in 2022, and Mondelez says this trend looks set to continue for this year. And remember that some of those that spend early, eat early too so will be coming back to replace any goodies they’ve eaten.
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NewsSewell on the go doubles up on donations
Sewell on the go’s Big Local Harvest is back for October with the company currently collecting for the Hull 4 Heroes food banks at all 13 of its stores throughout Hull and the East Riding. In addition, Sewell on the go is pledging to match the value of all items donated, therefore doubling the total donation.
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NewsATM stolen from BP forecourt
Thieves used a JCB to steal an ATM from a BP service station in Casterton Road, Tickencote in the east Midlands. Police were called at 2.17am on Monday following a report that a telehandler had been used to steal the ATM which was on an outside wall of the forecourt’s Spar shop. The ATM was put on the back of a vehicle and driven away.
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NewsPRA brands RAC ‘deeply irresponsible’ following 'over-priced fuel' accusations
The PRA has branded the RAC ‘irresponsible’ following today’s accusations that fuel retailers are ‘not playing fair’ with motorists on pump prices, with their ‘unjustifiable’ rises and margins ’higher than they should be’.
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NewsJet welcomes two dealer signings in key locations
Jet has welcomed two new dealer signings in key locations - one in London and one in Scotland - as it continues to target network growth.
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NewsMotorEasy disputes low cost of EV ownership, as warranty claims rocket by 370%
The perception that electric vehicles (EV) have fewer servicing, repair and maintenance requirements than petrol or diesel cars has been disputed by warranty specialist MotorEasy.
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NewsBoost to EV charging part of new transport plan to support motorists
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a new 30-point plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures.
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News‘Charge rage’: Moto boss renews plea for more action on power access
Leading motorway services operator Moto has confirmed its use of marshals at peak times to control the flow of traffic for motorists using EV chargers to address ‘charge rage’, following press coverage over the weekend.
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AnalysisMONEY TALK: Investment projects always carry risks
There has been a great deal talked and written recently about investment projects - particularly in light of the government’s decision on what to do with the partially-built HS2 rail project on which they have already spent over £70bn.