All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2018
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NewsPolice officer injured in hit and run at Welsh forecourt
A police officer in Wales was injured when he was struck by a car at a petrol station forecourt. He was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries following the collision on a petrol forecourt in Llangefni. A North Wales Police spokesman said the incident occurred on Tuesday 25 ...
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Suresite extends wetstock management role with McColl’s
Suresite has extended its wetstock management relationship with McColl’s Retail Group, which operates seven forecourts among its total estate of around 1,600 stores. The group was among the first customers when Suresite launched its fully independent wetstock service in 2016, and after evaluating the benefits of outsourcing wetstock management, the ...
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product news: JTI updates Logic PRO vaping device
Vaping brand Logic has announced an update to its Logic PRO capsule vaping device. Rolling out now, the next generation Logic PRO 2 features a new soft touch finish, lighter weight and improved charging time. Launching at an introductory price of £10, Logic PRO 2 is lighter and smaller than ...
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product news: Cofresh expands core range
Indian snacks brand Cofresh has extended its core range of savoury Asian mixes with two new flavours to help retailers capitalise on the growing demand for global taste adventures. Khatta Meetha, a sweet and tangy mix of powa (rice flakes), Sev noodles, Bhavnagri Sev and spices, is, said Debbie King, ...
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product news: Pladis introduces Halloween cakes
Pladis has launched a range of Halloween-themed cakes to celebrate the occasion. The range comprises McVitie’s Jaffa Freaky cake bars, McVitie’s Jaffa Lemon and Slime cake bars, McVitie’s Digestives Beastly Bakes and McVitie’s Hobnobs Terrifying Toffee Apple Flapjacks. The range is available now and the four-packs are aimed at an ...
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NewsUKPIA warns of supply chain risk of no deal Brexit
UKPIA (UK Petroleum Industry Association) has warned that exiting the EU without a deal could put the fuel supply chain at risk. The warning came after the Government published a Technical Notice on “Regulating Chemicals (REACH) if there is no Brexit Deal”. REACH is the set of regulations overseeing chemicals ...
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NewsEuro Garages appoints canopy and fascia cleaning contractor
Wilson Contract Services has recently been awarded a contract by Euro Garages for canopy and fascia cleaning on each of its 366 sites. The programme is based on each site having one visit per year, and to minimise disruption the work is being carried out during night-time hours. However, the ...
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product news: Ben & Jerry’s unveils low-calorie range
Ben & Jerry’s is introducing the new Moo-phoria range, which contains just 128-132 calories per serving. The Moo-phoria family has been designed to tap into the growing trend for low-calorie ice cream by offering consumers a lighter treat, without compromising on taste. Christina Dunn, Ben & Jerry’s UK country business ...
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NewsNew guidance for retailers on proxy purchasing of alcohol
ACS (the Association of Convenience Store) has welcomed new guidance from the Retail Alcohol Standards Group (RASG) which aims to help retailers tackle the proxy purchasing of alcohol, which is where an adult purchases alcohol on behalf of a child. RASG’s new guidance to support retailers in preventing proxy alcohol ...
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NewsAddgards introduces Bollard Sleeve to smarten forecourts
Addgards has developed a Bollard Sleeve to slide over existing steel bollards to protect against weathering and erosion. The Sleeves are made from durable polyethylene that won’t fade, scrape or chip like powder coated paint, and have a bright smooth finish that can be made to match the forecourt exterior. ...
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product news: Kingsmill adds to 50/50 range
Kingsmill has launched Kingsmill 50/50 Vitamin Boost, the latest addition to the Kingsmill 50/50 range. The loaf offers the taste of Kingsmill 50/50 with additional vitamins and minerals. Kingsmill’s head of marketing, Matthew Cullum, commented: “Health is a key driver of grocery innovation and Kingsmill 50/50 Vitamin Boost is a ...
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NewsApplegreen share placing raises £156m for Welcome Break deal
Applegreen has raised €175m (£156m) through a share placing with existing and new institutions to part fund the acquisition of a majority stake in the motorway service area operator Welcome Break. In the announcement revealing the new funding the company said the share offer was “significantly oversubscribed”. The new shares ...
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NewsBP to roll-out electric chargers widely over next 12 months
BP customers in the UK can expect to access BP Chargemaster chargers rolling out at scale on forecourts over the next 12 months, on both company owned and dealer channels. David Newton, chief operating officer at BP Chargemaster, told delegates at this week’s Forecourt Trader Electric Track Day that the ...
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NewsTobacco fraudsters hit with £11.5m tax bill by HMRC
Shopkeepers who were repeatedly caught selling illicit tobacco faced tax bills and penalties in excess of £11m last year, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The tax authority said its action was intended to deliver a level playing field for local traders, and that last year a total of ...
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NewsEG Group appoints new head for 1,000-store US estate
EG Group has announced that Jay Erickson has been promoted to president of c-store for EG America, and will manage and lead a national network of nearly 1,000 petrol stations and convenience store locations spread across 23 states in the US. Jay has nearly 30 years of experience in convenience ...
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NewsNorthern Irish Nisa retailer revamps forecourt store
A 2,000sq ft Nisa forecourt store in Northern Ireland has undergone a major refit. O’Kanes Superstore in Armagh has installed new lighting and flooring, a new ceiling, a bank of chillers, a new counter with a contemporary oak block finish along with a raft of bespoke features, to create a ...
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NewsPorsche drops diesel and invests in developing electric technology
Porsche has abandoned production of diesel engines and will increase its focus on hybrid and electric vehicle. The company said that demand for diesel models was dropping. In 2017, the diesel share of worldwide Porsches was 12%, and it has not had a diesel in its portfolio since February of ...
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NewsSupermarkets cut petrol prices but warning of rises on the way
Three supermarket groups have cut their petrol prices, but the RAC is warning much higher prices could be on their way. Asda started the round of cuts reducing its unleaded petrol by 2ppl, making its national price cap 126.7ppl. Asda’s senior fuel buyer, Dave Tyrer, said: “Today’s latest move shows ...
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NewsEG Group donation enables hospital to buy equipment
The hospital nearest the headquarters of Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group has been able to buy vital equipment after a donation of more than £60,000 by the company. The equipment will be used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Burnley General Teaching Hospital, and Dr Dev Kumar, ...
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NewsApplegreen gearing up for “transformational” growth in UK
Top 50 Indie Applegreen achieved sharply increased turnover and profits in the six months ended 30 June 2018, and is gearing up for major expansion in the UK. Its interim results show group revenue increased by 27% to €854.9m, compared with the same period a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA ...