All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2017 – Page 4
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BP adds three more Simply Food sites
BP has added three sites to its growing network of BP M&S Simply Food forecourts in the past month. It acquired Barley Grove Service Station in Torrington, North Devon, with the intention of redeveloping it into a BP M&S Simply Food site.The forecourt, located on the A386, has the benefit ...
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Juiceburst adds two more school- approved drinks
Two new flavours have been added to Juiceburst’s ’schools approved’ range. Sour Cherry and Strawberry & Apple contain 45% real fruit juice, count as one of your five-a-day and contain no added refined sugar; instead they are sweetened with Stevia a natural plant extract.They come in 330ml PET bottles, ...
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Sunbites adds seeds and nuts into the mix
New Sunbites Nut Mixes combine the familiar Sunbites with a mix of nuts, seeds and dried fruit. There are three variants: Nuts & Sun Ripened Raisins; Nuts & Sun Kissed Cranberries; and Crunchy Whole Nuts. They come in 35g packs, rrp £1 and 90g packs, rrp £1.99.0118 930 6666 www.countsformore.com
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Admedia expands large format digital network
Out-of-home media owner, Admedia, has announced the expansion of its large- format landscape digital network to two more motorway service areas.Admedia has launched Admedia Nexus at Reading West and Heston East, bringing the Nexus network to a total of 18 screens. Both sites utilising the latest in full-motion technology ...
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Co-op adopts SmartWater to help deter ATM crime
The Co-op has teamed up with SmartWater to roll out a new deterrent, which links criminals back to the scene of their crime.SmartWater has adapted its dispersal technology to ensure that criminals and stolen cash are marked with invisible gel. With a reduction in ATM crime of more than 90% ...
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Product news: Tyrells announced first TV advert
Tyrrells has announced the launch of its first TV advertising campaign. The brand intends to spend £2.5m on media before the end of 2017 with video on demand, outdoor and social media supporting the TV advertising. The advertising will run until the end of November. The campaign sees the introduction ...
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Under the spotlight: Suresite’s Keith Bevan isn’t afraid of change and is looking forward to more development within the forecourt industry
NameKeith Bevan Job titleSales and marketing director CompanySuresite Group 01 Career history: I began in retail at Debenhams, then became an investment banker before leaving to develop a start-up business in waste management. That company was sold so I chose to join Suresite. 02 Dream job: Travel Vlogger. ...
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BP charging ahead
BP is the latest oil company looking at installing electric car charging points on its forecourts. The company is in talks with electric vehicle (EV) makers on partnering to offer battery recharging docks at its global network of fuel service stations, as it seeks to benefit from the move away ...
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MRH expands in the Channel Islands... and also in South Yorkshire
MRH has expanded its presence in the Channel Islands with the acquisition of two businesses. Roberts Garages, part of the MRH Group, has acquired Petroleum Distributors (Jersey) Limited (PDJ) and Guernsey Petroleum Distributors Limited (GPD) from their parent company NGI.MRH has had a presence on Jersey and Guernsey for several ...
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Parcelly re-signs deals with Palmer & Harvey and Costcutter
Building on the partnership in 2016-17, delivered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey has reconfirmed its exclusive supplier agreement with click&collect network Parcelly to promote the smartphone-based service across all of its 90,000 retail accounts. In addition, Parcelly has renewed its agreement with the Costcutter Supermarkets Group, which includes brands such as ...
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MRH unveils its first-ever Hursts Grab & Go site
MRH has opened its first Hursts Grab & Go site. The new format was officially opened on August 31 at Thetford West Service station on the A11.The BP-branded 7.6mlpa site had undergone a £1.2m knock-down-rebuild since shutting its doors at the end of May. The new development with on-trend ...
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Analysis
Charlotte Blum: analysis editor, Argus Media
Hurricane Harvey may have poured out its record-breaking deluge 7,500km from here, but it will dominate fuel prices in the UK this month. Harvey, which hit the US Gulf coast on August 25 and caused major flooding after turning into a tropical rain storm, fully or partially closed refineries with ...
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NewsAnti-slavery campaign highlights car washes
A campaign by the Scottish Government against human trafficking and modern slavery is highlighting that many unscrupulous hand car wash operations are involved. In Aberdeen this week screen cleans were offered at the city’s Golden Square Car Park as part of the campaign to draw attention to the different industries ...
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NewsApplegreen is Forecourt Trader of the Year
Applegreen M1 Southbound in Northern Ireland was hailed as Forecourt Trader of the Year at last night’s prestigious annual awards at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Myleene Klass, singer, pianist and model was the glamorous host for the event which was attended by a record crowd of over 850. ...
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New Rizla range offers authentic experience
Imperial Tobacco has launched Rizla Natura, which the tobacco giant saysis a new approach to papers and tips that’s designed to provide adult smokers with an authentic smoking experience.Natura is crafted from hemp, a tree-free alternative that’s responsibly sourced from the tips to the papers.Rizla Natura papers are available in ...
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Super heroes to the rescue via Jelly Belly collection
New from Jelly Belly is the DC Super Hero Collection. This includes 28g bags which feature either DC’s Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman in a mixed 30-count caddy, which is display-ready for retailers to merchandise on shelf or at the tillpoint. Larger 60g bags feature either Batman or Wonder Woman, ...
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Big range refresh for Golden Wonder
Golden Wonder’s Transform-A-Snack and Ringos are now available in a range of impulse, grab bag and £1-priced packs. There is also a new addition to the Transform-A-Snack family, a cheese variant, which has been introduced across all pack sizes in recognition that cheese is the top-selling flavour in single pack ...
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Forward-thinking retailer Jonathan James joins board of TLM Technologies
Former Forecourt Trader of the Year winner, Jonathan James, has joined TLM Technologies as a non-executive director. James has nearly 20 years industry experience in influential roles such as ACS chairman and NACS International Committee member, as well as chairman of James Convenience Retail, which has stores across England and ...
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Analysis
Merril Boulton: editor
Whether it’s the right direction or not, we seem to be hurtling towards an electric future as far as automotive transport is concerned, and we at Forecourt Trader will, as always, endeavour to keep you informed of all the latest developments hence the particular focus on the subject in this ...
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OPW’s simple fill for BP
OPW has developed a new range of Fibrelite GRP below-ground, remote-fill systems, after BP approached it to provide a simple-fill solution for its more compact UK sites.Due to site layout constraints, BP required a below-ground remote fill with opposing pipe exit positions to ensure consistent fill layouts for tanker deliveries ...