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NewsFOCUS ON VAPING: Forecourt retailers question disposable vape ban, which is part of sweeping government regulation for the vaping category
Forecourt retailers warn that the ban on disposable vapes announced today could boost the black market for unregulated devices, simply driving the problem underground.
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NewsJames Hall & Co switches six of its forecourts to Shell
Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co has switched six of its company-owned forecourts in northern England from Texaco to Shell.
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NewsNisa to drive focus on forecourts as part of long-term business plan
MD Peter Batt shop sales at forecourt sites had gone up by 35% in the past five years, while average weekly sales had risen by 27%
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Forecourt operators turn to technology to combat rising costs
Using bots and other automation to increase profitability has traditionally been seen as a luxury largely open only to bigger retailers. However, a paradigm shift is happening in 2024 among independent forecourt operators.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SNACKING: Light bites
Ask 10 different people what they like to snack on and chances are you’ll get 10 different answers. The snacks could be anything from crisps, chocolate, a sausage roll or fruit right through to beans on toast – all depending on when and where they are snacking.
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NewsSign up to our Summit to hear how Tout’s Cleeve won Forecourt Trader of the Year 2023
Forecourt Trader of the Year winner Jonathan Tout is taking to the stage at our industry summit next month to share ’best-in-class’ initiatives at his flagship store in Cleeve.
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NewsACS welcomes plans to expand energy ombudsman service
The Association of Convenience Stores is welcoming plans to give more small businesses, including forecourt operators, access to a government energy ombudsman.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON TOBACCO AND VAPING: Running out of puff?
How times change. In the 1930s-1950s, cigarettes were advertised as being good for you. An ad for Camel cigarettes back then advised people to ‘Give your throat a vacation’ by smoking a ‘fresh cigarette’. It went on to say: “Try them for just one day. Then leave them – if you can.” And we all know what happened next – basically millions of people couldn’t leave them. However, since then, education and legislation has led to the levels of smoking coming way, way down.
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Product NewsHalls gets new identity
Halls, the number one medicated confectionery brand in the UK (Nielsen), is introducing a new visual identity with a new look which will see the brand’s range unified with one common design. This change aims to utilise the global image of Halls, which will also help in driving visibility and shelf standout.
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Product NewsTwo new £1.25 PMPs from KP Snacks
KP Snacks is expanding its McCoy’s Epic Eats range with the launch of Chip Shop Curry Sauce and Bangin’ BBQ flavours in a £1.25 price-marked pack (PMP). The roll-out of the new PMPs follows the success of the McCoy’s Epic Eats Chip Shop Curry Sauce and Bangin’ BBQ multipacks which launched last year.
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Product NewsNavarra unveils smart vape gantry
Navarra Retail Systems is launching a new smart vape gantry which combines cigarettes, RYO tobacco and vapes all in one unit.
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Product NewsFisherman’s Friend available in promotional cases
Fisherman’s Friend is aiming to help convenience retailers maximise sales during the annual cold and flu season with a promotional offer on cases of its lozenges in cash and carry wholesalers.
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Product NewsKingfisher Beer Europe now called Kingfisher Drinks
Kingfisher Beer Europe has been rebranded as Kingfisher Drinks. The company was set up over 30 years ago to distribute India’s number one beer, Kingfisher, to the UK and throughout Europe. However, in the last few years the business has been through an evolution and the name no longer feels relevant to its commercial scope.
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Product NewsREAL Rice Paper added to OCB range
Roll-your-own (RYO) specialist Republic Technologies (UK) Ltd has added OCB Authentic REAL Rice Paper to its OCB range.
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Product NewsFresh packaging for Cadbury Duos
Cadbury is building on the continued success of its popular Duos format – growing by 17% (Nielsen data) – with the introduction of fresh packaging on the full Duos range.
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AnalysisLooking back at 2023
This past year has been another eventful one for the forecourt sector. Against a backdrop of rising costs, increased crime and more EV vehicles on the roads, retailers have had to work harder than ever to remain relevant
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Product NewsDiageo launches responsible drinking campaign
Diageo, the makers of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has launched a new global responsible drinking campaign: The Magic of Moderate Drinking.
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Product NewsGoodrays CBD drink outselling energy drinks at Hockenhull sites
Goodrays CBD Drinks are now stocked at the award-winning Hockenhull Garages, marking the wellness brand’s first foray into forecourts.
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Product NewsMFG makes Virtue energy drink available across all its sites
Clean energy drink brand Virtue is now being stocked in Top 50 Indie MFG’s 900 sites.