All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2019 – Page 4
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NewsEuro Garages seeks consent for new-to-industry site
Euro Garages has applied for planning permission to build a petrol filling station and convenience store on Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The corner site on the A191 Kenton Lane North was previously occupied by the Crofters Lodge public house, and unlike many Euro Garages developments no drive-thru fast food restaurant is included as ...
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NewsTesla tops league table for charger network satisfaction
Tesla has come out top in a survey of customer satisfaction with electric vehicle (EV) charging networks.The first results of Zap-Map’s 2019 EV Charging Survey reveal the top 10 UK charging networks and the factors that make for high user satisfaction.Zap-Map’s survey panel of more than 1,600 users awarded satisfaction ...
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NewsACS highlights contribution by convenience sector to economy
A new report published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) highlights the contribution the convenience sector makes to the UK economy. The 2019 Local Shop Report reveals that the 46,388 stores in the UK convenience sector currently employ around 405,000 people, generating sales of more than £40.3bn over the ...
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NewsExtra MSA Group submits £70m motorway service area proposal
Outline proposals for a £75m motorway service area (MSA) at junction 11 of the M62, north-east of Warrington, have been submitted by Extra MSA Group.The company said the MSA would improve road safety on this section of the motorway network, and would provide a range of food and beverage outlets, ...
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NewsTreasury unveils £400m fund to boost rapid charger network
The Treasury has launched a £400m fund to bolster Britain’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with the first £70m allocated for 3,000 rapid charge points – more than doubling the number across the UK to 5,000.Exchequer secretary Simon Clarke said: “We are driving ahead with plans to make travel greener while ...
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NewsJTI removes 40th gantry from a retailer selling illegal tobacco
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has removed its 40th tobacco gantry from a retailer prosecuted for sales of illegal tobacco. Wheeler Street Foodstore in Birmingham has had its premises licence suspended by Birmingham City Council’s Licencing Sub-Committee A, following a seizure of illegal cigarettes in April. Charlie Cunningham-Reid, UK head of ...
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NewsFord predicts majority of its car sales to be electric by end of 2022
Ford has predicted the majority of its car sales will be electric by the end of 2022 as it unveiled a range of new vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show. “With electrification fast becoming the mainstream, we are substantially increasing the number of electrified models and powertrain options for our ...
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Sales not to be sniffed at
Most people take general painkillers to treat cold and flu symptoms and the majority are happy to consume cheaper own-brand products. So says Mintel in its latest OTC (over the counter) Analgesics and Cough, Cold and Flu Remedies report. That said, there will always be some people who will only ...
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Analysis
A moving target?
In July 2017, when the government published its long-awaited clean air strategy and its Road to Zero transport policy, its confirmation that it would ban sales of conventional internal combustion engine cars and vans by 2040 met with very little opposition. Just the fact that it had set a firm ...
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Murco’s mini marvel
The residents of market town Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire have got their service station back thanks to the efforts of Sithamparappillai Paramesvaran (known locally as Appan). Appan already has a successful convenience store but was interested in acquiring a forecourt site too."I knew a friend who had a forecourt and I ...
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We love local
Staff from Boost headquarters are travelling the country in the Boost ’We Love Local’ tour bus, visiting retailers and handing out freebies.
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Keeping it real
There’s no doubting the need for us to take alternatives to fossil fuels seriously. However the reality of using, say an electric vehicle, doesn’t always live up to the hype. Take the example of one pure electric car driver Geoff Hands, a chap who featured in a very interesting ...
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Two forecourts switch to Texaco for reliability
Two service stations in Northern Ireland have agreed to switch to the Texaco brand, having previously sold fuel under BP. Belsize Service Station in Lisburn, County Antrim, switched this month and Lagmore Service Station in Dunmurry, Belfast, will transfer at the end of the year. The owners of the sites, ...
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New look for Walkers family snack range
Walkers is unveiling a new look for some of its most popular family snacks: French Fries, Monster Munch, Squares, Quavers and Wotsits.The makeover includes a 30% reduction, on average, in outer packaging, freeing up shelf space for retailers.The revamp is backed by a TV campaign which puts the products on ...
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On-the-go drinks that help the immune system
Actimel is launching Fruit & Veg Cultured Shots in three flavours, each with a blend of specially selected fruits, one vegetable and on-trend ingredient, plus fermented milk with L. Casei cultures. The shots aim to give consumers a quick and convenient drink, which is tasty and can help to support ...
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NewsShop Doctor: In the surgery this month - Lawrences Garages Harleston, Norfolk
Location: In the small market town of Harleston, between Thetford and Lowestoft Forecourt: The site is highly visible thanks to the bright red canopy and Esso-topped pole sign which also lists Esso Synergy fuel and has the Budgens and Lavazza logos too as well as the message ’Nectar points here’. ...
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Espresso delivery
Costcutter Supermarkets Group category director, Mike Owen, believes coffee-to-go offers a great opportunity to drive basket sales across food-to-go throughout the day from breakfast to late night pit stops. "For some retailers food-to-go represents over 20% of sales, which clearly demonstrates the value of the category. Regardless of the time ...
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Do you dare to scare?
Nobody in the UK will be able to miss Halloween this year thanks to Boris and his Brexit deadline. With the words ’October 31’ appearing in news story after news story and countdown calendars appearing on websites, it’s a date that is very much front of mind. And whatever happens ...
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Sunny d in a can
A new carbonated version of Sunny D Florida is now available. The no-added sugar drink contains 13% juice and just 26 calories per 330ml can.
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PRA says lobbying is working for fuel duty and crime
The PRA believes its lobbying efforts are hitting home on two key campaign areas fuel duty and forecourt crime. The PRA’s long campaign for a cut in fuel duty looks as if it is about to succeed after reports that a reduction will be made in the Autumn Budget."The ...