All articles by Tracy West – Page 56
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NewsMore companies sign up to Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme
Zemo Partnership’s Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) now has 26 fuel suppliers fully approved under the scheme, representing over 90% of the companies supplying bulk renewable fuels to heavy-duty vehicle and off-highway markets in the UK.
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NewsMan jailed for ‘brutal onslaught’ at Tesco petrol station
A man has been sentenced to three years and four months in jail after a ‘complete brutal onslaught’ at a Tesco forecourt in Salford.
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NewsPolice appeal for witnesses after forecourt security guard assaulted
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident at the Morrisons forecourt in Chadderton to come forward.
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NewsCCTV helps to catch suspect of violent disorder at Surrey Forecourt
A man has been sentenced to two years three months in jail after being found guilty of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
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NewsForecourt knifeman jailed for three years
A knifeman who stabbed someone in the back during an unprovoked assault at a petrol station has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for the stabbing, and an additional 146 days for carrying the knife.
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NewsMan with imitation gun arrested at forecourt
A man has been arrested following an incident involving a gun at a forecourt on Lees Road, Oldham.
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NewsGridserve hub opens at Dobbies Leicester
A Gridserve electric retail hub has opened at Dobbies garden centre in Leicester, as part of a long-term partnership between the charging company and garden centre to increase the number of high-power charging locations across the UK.
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NewsTuffins to be replaced with Morrisons
Morrisons has confirmed that it will take over the former Harry Tuffins store at Cross Enterprise Park in Welshpool after Top 50 Indie Rontec acquired the site.
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NewsForecourt could replace former swimming pool
A former swimming pool in Livingston could be knocked down and replaced with a forecourt if officials at West Lothian Council get their way.
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Product NewsDole fruit range gets redesign
The Dole Sunshine Company has announced a redesign across its fruit-in-juice and fruit-in-jelly range. Alongside the new design, the packs will now feature a clear ‘no added sugar’ message on the fruit-in-juice packs and ‘vegan friendly’ claim due to a recipe change for the fruit-in-jelly range.
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Product NewsUrban Eat’s Smart Retail Solution
Urban Eat is helping retailers maximise the sales potential of its micro-snacking range with a specially created Smart Retail Solution, a self-contained food-to-go unit complete with chiller and pre-programmed microwave.
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Product NewsBuzzBallz go big
BuzzBallz Cocktails has launched a new limited edition 1.75ltr large format to help forecourt retailers capitalise on the take-home market as the festive party season approaches. The BuzzBallz Biggies range comprises three flavours: Strawberry ‘Rita, Tequila ‘Rita and Choc Tease. The large format Ballz are ready to pour and share, with each containing almost nine servings. All are 13.5% abv and priced at £28rrp.
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Product NewsCobra Zero gets improved taste
Molson Coors is launching a reformulated Cobra Zero with an improved flavour that matches the taste of the original Cobra lager, in a new can format.
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Product NewsMcVitie’s all-year round gifts
Pladis is launching a year-round gifting range under the McVitie’s Victoria name, a name known for the nation’s number one premium assortment (Nielsen data). The range comprises two gift selections: McVitie’s Victoria Chocolate Orange Dreams and McVitie’s Victoria Chocolate Creations Gifting Pack.
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: Cashing in on the Golden Quarter
New research from Deloitte reveals that consumers plan to spend more this festive season compared to last year.
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Product NewsKP launches new retailer support guide
KP Snacks has unveiled a newly developed retailer support guide on how to drive sales within the nuts segment. The launch of the new guide coincides with the UK’s number one nut brand, KP, celebrating 70 years of delivering high-quality nuts.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON OTC MEDS: Rescue remedies
We all know how difficult it can be to see a doctor so it should come as no surprise that the OTC (over the counter) medicines market is booming. Nielsen stats reveal that it’s worth £2bn in the UK with £144m of that spend going through the independent convenience channel.
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NewsPlanning discrepancy brings building at Euro Garages site to a halt
Work on a new Euro Garages site in Glasgow has apparently come to halt due to a dispute over the design.
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NewsFormal complaint into council’s handling of Brookfield Group’s planning permission
A formal complaint has been made to North Yorkshire Council over the handling of a planning application for a new Brookfield Group forecourt off the A65/A59 roundabout in Skipton.
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NewsJV formed to develop roadside community amenities including EV charging
Barkby Group has announced a joint venture with Meadow Partners to build a £250m property portfolio of roadside community amenities.