All articles by Tracy West – Page 54
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Equipment NewsTLM technologies changes name to MADIC UK
TLM technologies used this week’s National Convenience Show at the NEC Birmingham to introduce retailers to its new name: MADIC UK .
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Equipment NewsACS to host Technology Showcase
Retailers can catch up with the latest tech by attending ACS’s Technology Showcase which will take place on May 16 from 10am to 1pm at Everyman Broadgate, London.
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Equipment NewsHenderson Print invests for continued success
Henderson Print, part of the Henderson Group in Northern Ireland, has invested in the latest print technology to increase the range of work it can do and further enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PUMP-TOP PROMOTIONS: Crowning glory
Filling up with petrol or diesel is not the most exciting of activities. Yes, some sites have state-of-the-art tech that features snazzy screens that distract you by telling you about the latest offers you can find in-store. But more will have pump crowners telling you about some gadget or other that you just can’t live without. You know the types of things – ranging from the super-useful such as the dashboard phone mount to the item you never thought you needed until you saw it – such as a Super Sonic Scrubber.
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NewsJLR to invest £15bn in EVs
Jaguar Land Rover, which was recently renamed JLR, is investing £15bn over five years in producing EVs, including its first UK-made battery car
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NewsMotorist fined £400 for reversing into petrol pumps
A motorist who reversed into two pumps at the Go Petrol Station at Newell Road in Dungannon and drove off, has been fined £400. According to Northern Ireland World, 76-year old David Campbell was also ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy and given eight penalty points.
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NewsDetectives release CCTV image following armed robbery
Detectives in Rotherham have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery, in which a knife was used.
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Industry FeatureAWARD WINNERS: The community Cabin
Many forecourts do good work for their local communities whether that’s having collection tins for local charities or providing prizes for local events.
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NewsHigh risk sex offender adds to his record with fuel theft
A high risk sex offender from Armagh added to an “atrocious” criminal record by driving off from a petrol station without paying for a tank of fuel.
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NewsThree arrests after armed robbery
Police have made three arrests following the report of an armed robbery at the Spar Maxol site in Banbridge, Co Down on Wednesday April 19.
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NewsRAC accuses forecourt retailers of charging too much for diesel
The RAC has again accused forecourt retailers of profiteering at the pumps.
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NewsAsda trials self-drive delivery vehicles
Asda has partnered with autonomous vehicle technology start-up Wayve to deliver groceries to customers using self-driving vehicles.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SUMMER ALCOHOL: Refreshing sales
Everyone likes a drink, right? Well, apparently not everyone. According to the Health Survey for England, 2021 (published in December 2022), 79% of participants reported that they had drunk alcohol in the last 12 months, and 49% reported that they drank alcohol at least once a week. So that leaves just over 20% who say they don’t drink alcohol.
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NewsFuel delivery driver killed in freak tank accident
A fuel delivery driver was killed in a freak accident after falling into an underground diesel tank at Tuite’s Garage on Cavan Road, Oldcastle, Co Meath two years ago, an inquest has heard.
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NewsNew petrol station proposed for Cookstown
A new forecourt is part of a proposed multi-million pound development at Cookstown in County Tyrone, which will also include a supermarket and three other retail units.
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NewsMFG Bromyard seeks 24-hour trading
MFG has applied for permission to keep its Texaco MFG Bromyard site in Herefordshire open 24 hours a day.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON ICE CREAM: The big chill
When the sun comes out, ice cream sales typically rise but nowadays there is another sales booster for ice cream, and that is the big night in (BNI).
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NewsSHOP TALK: Banking on it
This weekend, Easter marks the start of Bank Holiday season 2023. And what a season it is with an extra Bank Holiday for the King’s Coronation on May 8. Before that there is Early May Bank Holiday on May 1 and after it, there is Spring Bank Holiday on May 29. This is all followed by the Summer Bank Holiday on August 28 then, of course, Christmas.
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Product NewsKitKat drinks are back at Costa
KitKat is back at Costa. The limited-edition drinks are available to buy until Wednesday April 19, across Costa Coffee stores and Costa Express machines nationwide.
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Product NewsRubicon Sparkling Rose launches in convenience
Rubicon Sparkling Rose Lemonade is the latest launch from Barr Soft Drinks. Exclusive to the convenience channel, it is available in 330ml and 500ml price-marked packs (PMPs).