All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2017 – Page 7
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NewsTLM Technologies unveils structure for expansion
TLM Technologies has unveiled a new company structure intended to take the company forward towards global expansion. TLM CEO Lee Papper said: “In a market where rapid technological changes require increasing flexibility, it is crucial that our executive team have a broad knowledge base that covers all aspects of our ...
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product news: Pure popcorn range launches in UK
Jimmy’s, one of Europe’s leading popcorn producers, has announced the launch of its Pure popcorn range in the UK, which it claims will be the healthiest popcorn available on the market. A range of three flavours – Seasalt, Sweet and Sweet & Salty – will spearhead the brand’s entry with ...
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NewsPRA gets ’Live & Local’ in Warwick and Chester
PRA director Brian Madderson is hoping for a good turnout of retailers at the forthcominng ‘Live & Local’ forums being held during the next two weeks. The first is being held on Thursday, September 28, at the Warwick Racecourse Hampton St, Warwick CV34 6HN. Next week - Thursday October 5 ...
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ACS highlights problems with Deposit Return Schemes at Labour Conference
Bottle deposit return schemes would impose significant time and cost burdens on convenience store retailers and their staff, according to evidence presented by ACS at the Labour Party Conference this week. At a fringe event hosted by the British Soft Drinks Association on Monday evening, ACS detailed the issues that ...
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Shocked forecourt assistant chases after robber
A forecourt assistant, who was robbed at knifepoint, was so shocked by the incident that she immediately ran after the robber but he got away. The incident happened at Somerby Hill Service Station in Grantham, on September 21 at 8.45pm. The man, believed to be in his 20s, wore a ...
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Ringleaders of tobacco smuggling gang behind bars
The Durham ringleaders of a tobacco smuggling gang, who hid illicit cigarettes in lighting units and laptop adapters in an attempt to smuggle them into the UK through the post, have been jailed for a total of 76 months.Guo Shan Zhang, 34, and his serial offending accomplice, Shan Jing Su, ...
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NewsIs Shell planning UK’s first ‘no petrol’ petrol station?
Reports in the Telegraph that Shell is planning to open the UK’s first ‘no petrol’ petrol station could not be confirmed today as the oil giant declined to comment. The Telegraph report said the ‘no petrol’ departure was part of Shell’s drive towards cleaner motoring. Apparently, according to sources ‘close ...
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Town petitions to keep its only petrol station
Residents of Tring in Hertfordshire have started a change.org petition to stop the only forecourt in the historic market town from closing. A planning application has been lodged with Dacorum Borough Council to turn the current Shell garage and Market Autos site into a four-storey block of luxury flats for ...
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product news: Britvic launches £2m J₂O campaign
J₂O is giving shoppers the chance to win glittering prizes this Christmas with a multisensory, festive quiz to challenge friends and family.Merry Quizmas, which is played on Facebook Messenger, features audio, video and picture rounds. Competitors need to answer 10 questions correctly to be in with a chance of winning ...
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product news: Nākd revamps breakfast bars range
Natural Balance Foods is offering retailers the chance to grab a bigger share of morning sales with the revamped Nākd Breakfast Bars range. New recipes for each of the four breakfast inspired flavours – Banana Bread, Apple Danish, Berry Bliss and Cocoa Twist – has resulted in the introduction of ...
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NewsACS welcomes findings of new report on recycling
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a new report from recycling and waste management company Viridor which highlights the need for a more consistent approach to recycling from local councils. In the 2017 UK Recycling Index report, 78% of consumers reported that they believe their local council should ...
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NewsSewell on the go adds launderette facilities
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go has introduced an outdoor launderette for customers at its Chanterlands Avenue site in West Hull. Prices range from £2 to £8 and there are two options for washes, which means customers can wash and dry duvets and large items, as well as everyday ...
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product news: Yorkie adds protein-enriched variant
Nestlé Confectionery’s Yorkie brand is tapping into a growing trend in the confectionery market with the launch of the new Yorkie Pro protein enriched chocolate bar. Each 42g Yorkie PRO bar will contain 10g of protein from a combination of protein-enriched milk chocolate and wheat protein crispies. The bars will ...
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product news: Jacob’s Creek adds new Rosé
Jacob’s Creek, the wine brand, is launching a new French-inspired premium Rosé, Le Petit Rosé (RRP: £8.00), available from early October. While made from Australian-grown grapes by winemakers in Australia, the new wine reflects the savoury style of Rosé that is common in the Southern French, tapping into the rapid ...
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NewsApplegreen raises more cash for investment
Applegreen says it is well placed to invest in further growth opportunities after it raised €46.9m (£41.1m) with a new placing of shares. The placing shares represent approximately 10% of the company’s issued share capital prior to the placing. Commenting on the placing, CEO Bob Etchingham said: “We are delighted ...
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product news: Monster Energy teams up with Assassin’s Creed
Monster Energy is teaming up with Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Origins, to launch an on-pack promotion offering fans exclusive in-game content and special prizes. The promotion will run from 1 October until the end of March 2018, with Monster Energy drinks cans customised with Assassin’s Creed Origins iconic characters including Bayek. ...
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product news: Tangerine brings Softies range back to TV
Tangerine Confectionery is bringing the Softies range back to screens this autumn as part of a £1m investment in its branded sugar portfolio. The TV advertising campaign will place a spotlight on the new Fruit Salad Sour Softies and showcase the revitalised branding on both Fruit Salad and Refreshers Softies, ...
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NewsCostcutter launches business support programme for retailers
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has launched a new Business Services programme for its independent store owners, providing discounted offers and rates negotiated by the group for a selection of essential business services. As well as providing an EPoS rental package, Costcutter Supermarkets Group has partnered with national service providers across, HR, ...
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product news: Kettle Foods buys popcorn producer
Kettle Foods has acquired Cornpoppers Ltd – a UK popcorn producer based at Wednesbury in the West Midlands. Cornpoppers was established in 1979 and is a privately owned family business supplying branded and private label popcorn products to retailers and wholesalers. Ashley Hicks, Kettle Foods managing director, commented: “The acquisition ...
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NewsCrimestoppers spearheads UK slavery campaign
Independent charity Crimestoppers is partnering with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) to help the UK public “Spot The Signs” of slavery in a bid to tackle this growing issue. The move follows a similar initiative by the Scottish Government, which highlighted the involvement of many hand car wash ...