All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2016
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US pump supplier sets E25 standard
US multinational Wayne Fueling Systems has announced that all Wayne North American retail fuel dispensers will be supplied as compatible to E25 (25% ethanol and 75% petrol) as a standard feature. The shift from E10 to E25 is effective immediately for Wayne Ovation fuel dispensers and by year-end for the ...
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Robbery at Top 50 Indie
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a petrol station in Northumberland, owned by Top 50 Indie Penny Petroleum. The incident happened at 4.40pm on Sunday August 28, when two men went into Penny Petroleum Service Station on Amble Industrial Estate in Amble and threatened a member of ...
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BOSS and SGF agree membership deal
Forecourt security organisation BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate) and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) have teamed up to offer forecourt retailers a special SGF membership deal. Forecourt retailers can join the SGF now and receive membership for the rest of 2016 for free, and then pay a special partnership rate ...
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NewsApplegreen plans second English services
Less than a month after Forecourt Trader revealed Top 50 Indie Applegreen was planning its first motorway service area (MSA) in mainland Britain, proposals for a second have emerged. Applegreen has approached Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) about proposals to build a motorway service station on the M3 at ...
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ATM blown up on forecourt
Thieves have blown up a cash machine on a forecourt in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The ATM at the Texaco garage in Rishton Lane, Great Lever, was targeted at around 1.30am on Tuesday, August 30. Eyewitnesses describe hearing a loud bang and offenders fleeing the scene following the incident. The ATM ...
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Investigation into cashpoint deal
Concerns about the supply of ATMs in the UK have lead to the merger of two cashpoint manufacturers being referred for an in-depth investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). On 19 August the CMA warned it would refer the acquisition by Diebold of Wincor unless Diebold offered acceptable ...
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Demand for petrol stations in South West rising
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has revealed an increase in demand in the South West forecourt sector for the first half of 2016, with this demand looking set to continue into the second half of the year. When compared with the same period in 2015, Christie & Co ...
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New diesel engines still exceeding emission limits
Many new diesel cars are still exceeding emission limits despite having passed official tests, according to independent tests. The EQUA Air Quality Index has been developed by Emissions Analytics, and aims to measure emissions in real-life on-the-road driving rather than the laboratory-based test used for the Euro-6 standards. The company ...
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product news: Boost Drinks offers £1,000 prizes
Boost Drinks is celebrating its 15th anniversary by giving retailers the chance to win £1,000. The company’s trade marketing manager, Amy Ankrah, has hidden 15 special-edition crystal bottles randomly in 15 cases of 500ml Original Boost. These are being distributed now via the usual channels. Retailers who find a crystal ...
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product news: Britvic adds sparkling Drench variants
Britvic is following-up the relaunch of its juice drinks brand, Drench, earlier this year, with new sparkling variants to extend the range into the carbonated segment. The new flavour combinations, Raspberry & Cranberry and Grape & Elderflower, will be available in a 330ml can format. The launch will be supported ...
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product news: McVities unveils Bonfire Bakes
McVitie’s has launched a new limited edition range of its Sticky Pudding Cakes for Bonfire Night, renamed ‘Bonfire Bakes’ for a seasonal twist. Thie range includes two new flavours for McVitie’s Lyle’s Golden Syrup Sticky Pudding Cakes - Sticky Toffee Bonfire Bakes and Sticky Toffee Apple Bonfire Bakes. The range ...
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Major Kalibrate client renews contract
Manchester-based Kalibrate has announced that a Top five fuel and convenience retailer has renewed its commitment to Kalibrate Pricing Solutions for 3,500+ sites in the US and Canada. The client’s pricing team will use the latest Kalibrate Pricing capabilities, which provide them greater market insights and optimal pricing positions designed ...
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product news: Clipper extends into papers
Refillable lighter supplier Clipper has launched a new range of papers and filter tips. The range comprises five different types of papers, created to satisfy the needs of all types of smoker: Green cut corner (regular burn); Red (regular burn); Blue (thin); Silver (ultra thin) and Pure Brown (unbleached). The ...
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Co-op installs LED lighting
Central England Co-operative is rolling out LED lighting to 118 of its food stores and petrol filling stations. As part of the society’s corporate responsibility strategy, the business is aiming to tackle sustainability across all of its business operations. In 2015, Central England Co-operative was awarded the Carbon Trust’s internationally ...
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product news: Jacob’s recruits ’taste curator’
Musician and foodie Alex James is the new ‘chief taste curator’ for Jacob’s. The partnership is part of a new campaign – #CRACKINdiscoveries. James is working with Jacob’s to come up with inspirational recipes, helping British consumers to re-think their lunch and discover new ways they can enjoy crackers as ...
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product news: KP reintroduces festive editions
KP Snacks is reintroducing festive editions of its popular brands – KP Nuts, Hula Hoops and Pom-Bear – in the run-up to Christmas. Festive tubs of Jumbo Salted Peanuts, Dry Roasted Peanuts and Honey Roast Peanuts will be available from 28th September, as well as re-sealable sharing packs of KP ...
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product news: Trebor expands its range
Trebor is expanding its range with the launch of Trebor Mighties – a new, sugar-free mint that delivers a big refreshing hit of Trebor mintiness in a small pack. Available in two flavours – Mint and Berry Mint – Trebor Mighties deliver a “continuous wave of cooling refreshment”, meaning consumers ...
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NewsApplegreen adds 20 sites in first half of year
Applegreen has revealed pre-tax profits up 37.9% and an addition of 20 sites in its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2016. The company has sites across Ireland, the UK and in the US, and grew its estate from 200 sites as at 31 December 2015 ...
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New car market up 3.3% in August
The UK new car market achieved modest growth in August, with registrations up 3.3% compared with the same month last year, according to figures released today by Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 81,640 new cars were registered in the month, with year-to-date performance up 2.8% ...
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Flying Squad investigates ATM explosion
Flying Squad detectives have launched an investigation after a cashpoint was blown up on a forecourt in west London. Police were alerted to the explosion at the BP petrol station in Staines Road, Bedfont, at about 2am on Wednesday September 7. The explosion ripped open the ATM, and caused damage ...