All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2014 – Page 3
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NewsPRODUCT NEWS: Philadelphia launches trend-setting Duo Cremoso
Philadelphia is changing the way the UK looks at soft white cheese, with Philadelphia Duo Cremoso – a breakthrough innovation aimed at unlocking new usage occasions for the category. Made with innovative technology, Philadelphia Duo Cremoso has a dual texture. Slice through creamy Philadelphia to reveal a delicate whipped core, ...
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NewsPRODUCT NEWS: Fizzy Sour Dummies for veggies
To meet the demand of the 1.2million vegetarians in the UK, Bonds Confectionery has created Fizzy Sour Dummies, which contain no gelatine, making them suitable for vegetarians. Due to both ethical and religious reasons, there is a constant demand from consumers for products which meet their requirements. Bonds’ new Fizzy ...
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EQUIPMENT NEWS: New website for EPOS specialist
EPOS hardware manufacturer Posiflex has strengthened its growing presence in the UK market with the launch of its new UK website. PosiflexUK.co.uk showcases the EPOS manufacturer’s point-of-sale systems, highlighting the potential savings offered by its latest energy efficient touchscreen terminals. Posiflex designs and manufactures an extensive range of EPOS systems ...
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NewsNo rural fuel rebate extension before 2015
The extension of the rural fuel rebate scheme to more areas of the UK will not be enacted until early next year at the earliest, and could be delayed even longer, a Treasury official has warned. Replying to a query about the timescale from the PRA, Helen Dickinson, deputy director, ...
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Four arrests after tobacco seizure
Three men and a woman have been arrested and tobacco worth an estimated £287,000 was seized by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) last Friday (12 September). HMRC officers searched three private addresses in the Glasgow and Fife areas where they seized over a tonne of hand rolling tobacco, tobacco shredding ...
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Boris Johnson criticised for overlooking LPG
London mayor Boris Johnson has been criticised for failing to include greater take-up of LPG Autogas in his plans to reduce vehicle emissions in London. In evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into air pollution he proposed a scheme to encourage drivers to scrap the most polluting diesel vehicles ...
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Motorcycle sales continue steady growth
Sales in the motorcycle market have continued their steady growth during August with year-to-date market growth of 11.4% equating to 6,553 more motorcycles on the road in the first seven months of this year. “The motorcycle market in August remained stable as expected ahead of the September 14 plate change,” ...
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Minister highlights growth in electric vehicle market
A transport minister has told the Electric Vehicle Summit that the government’s objective is a low carbon road transport system in which electric power is not only seen as a cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel, but also as a more viable, practical and affordable alternative for millions of motorists. ...
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NewsPolice issue pictures of motorcyclist in search for fuel thief
Police investigating 13 petrol thefts across Hertfordshire have released images of a motorcyclist they would like to speak to in connection with their enquiries. The thefts occurred at petrol stations across Hertfordshire between September 2012 and June 2014. All the thefts involved either a black Honda CBR Fireblade or an ...
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Men more likely to ’misfuel’ than women
Men are more likely to run out of fuel and to put the wrong type of fuel in their car, according to research by the RAC. While one in five (23%) – an estimated 6.6m – UK motorists admit to having run out of fuel at least once, 61% were ...
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Micros taken over in £3.3bn deal
Micros Systems, a leading provider of information technology solutions to the UK forecourt sector, has been taken over by Oracle, a supplier of business software and hardware, in a $5.3bn (£3.3bn) deal. The new owner sought to reassure customers in a letter saying: “Oracle is committed to protecting and enhancing ...
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ACS welcomes proposals on miminim wage regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a proposal to consolidate minimum wage regulations as an important step in ensuring that retailers understand how the laws on the national minimum wage affect their business. In its submission to the Government consultation, ACS has highlighted the importance of clear, concise ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Mondelez introduces Chips Ahoy
Chips Ahoy!, which Mondelēz International says is the world’s number one chocolate chip cookie, is launching in the UK this month. The brand, which has a 50-year heritage and a worldwide value of more than $1bn, will introduce two variants exclusive to the UK. Chips Ahoy! Popcorn Candy Chip and ...
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NewsGarners win the big prize at spectacular awards
Mike and Tim Garner of the Garner Group are this year’s winners of the most prestigious prize in the fuel retailing industry - the Forecourt Trader Awards. Their new forecourt development in Portsbridge, which has recently been transformed from a low-volume traditional garage business into a state-of-the-art Jet-branded ...
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Blakemore conference focuses on Spar ’mission battle’
Independent Spar retailers can thrive by focusing on their point of difference in the marketplace and the unique position that they are in to win the “mission battle”. That was the key message from this year’s Blakemore Trade Partners Spar Retail Show, entitled “Mission Possible”, on September 16th - 17th, ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Burton’s launches single serve biscuits
Burton’s Biscuit Company is aiming to bolster the ‘Out of Home’ biscuit market with the launch of a range of ‘single serve’ packs for adults, which will be supported by the Burton’s ‘Snacks to Go’ app – the company’s first mobile application, aimed at the impulse channel. Burton’s is initially ...
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MRH Retail extends membership deal with BOSS
MRH Retail has agreed a three-year membership deal with BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate, to maintain its use of the BOSS Payment Watch debt recovery scheme. MRH Retail joined BOSS in 2013 and the extended partnership will see more than 360 MRH Retail sites throughout England, Scotland and Wales ...
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PRODUCT NEWS: Kettle Chips releases festive trio
Kettle Chips has introduced three seasonal flavours to its range of delicious, hand cooked chips in time for the key Christmas sales period. Kettle Chips Cheshire Cheese, Red Wine & Cranberry will be launched as the winter seasonal edition and will replace the summer flavour of Lime & Black Pepper. ...
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PRA seeking to increase contacts with Scottish Government
PRA will seek to develop further its already close contacts with the Scottish government following the outcome of the referendum on independence announced today. PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: “PRA made early preparations for whatever the outcome of the referendum by establishing a Scottish Regional Committee earlier this year, and ...
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HMRC launches crackdown on VAT fraud in Midlands
Taskforces tackling fraudulent VAT repayments in the Birmingham, Coventry, Stoke and Wolverhampton area, and in the Nottingham area have been launched today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The taskforce is expected to recover nearly £7m across the Midlands. Taskforces bring together various HMRC compliance and enforcement teams for intensive ...