All articles by Tracy West – Page 60
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Equipment NewsHenderson uses StoreSpace for store layouts
The Henderson Group in Northern Ireland has updated its store layout process using CADS’ StoreSpace, a space management tool that has helped improve the company’s space planning decision making.
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Equipment NewsEasyGo selects Techniche EV to automate maintenance of charge points
EV charge point operator EasyGo has appointed Techniche EV to support its network of chargers across the island of Ireland.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON BREAKFAST: Morning service
The out-of-home breakfast market is in growth – albeit from a small base. According to Lumina Intelligence figures, in 2021 3.5% of breakfasts were eaten out of home but that rose to just over 4% last year. McDonald’s was king of the out-of-home breakfast market last year, accounting for 12% of sales, with Greggs not far behind – which is good news for all the forecourts that have a Greggs on site. And the best-selling item at breakfast was a pastry followed by a sandwich – probably washed down with a coffee or a tea.
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Industry FeatureONSITE: Spar Mallusk: Henderson’s laboratory store
Seeing is believing when it comes to Henderson’s Spar Mallusk store in Newtownabbey. We all know that Northern Ireland has a fine reputation for forecourt stores, but Spar Mallusk really is in a class of its own thanks to its status as Henderson’s laboratory store.
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NewsCigarettes stolen from Co-op forecourt
A large number of cigarettes were stolen in a burglary at the Bewdley Bridge Co-op petrol station in Bewdley near Kidderminster at 12.15am on Friday September 22.
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NewsThug jailed for forecourt attack
An angry thug kicked a motorist in the head and stamped on him after an argument on an MFG/Esso forecourt in Castleford in West Yorkshire.
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NewsRetailers welcome delay on ban of new petrol and diesel cars
Forecourt retailers have reacted positively to the news that the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles is being pushed back to 2035.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON HALLOWEEN: Ghoulish gains
The supermarkets tend to make it easy for families to celebrate occasions such as Halloween. Shoppers are greeted by mounds of pumpkins and elsewhere can stock up with affordable sweets for Trick or Treating. Asda has long been the go-to place for costumes and, amid a cost-of-living crisis it still has some great value outfits. Prices start at £7 for a Robot Skeleton or Glow in the Dark Gamer Skeleton and even the more elaborate ones cost just £15.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FOOD TO GO: All-day grazing
We’ve all heard of the term ‘all-day grazing’ but perhaps didn’t realise how relevant it is to the forecourt retail environment – until now. Fresh Food For Now (which owns food-to-go brands including Ginsters and Urban Eat), recently carried out in-depth research into food-to-go which revealed a total of 14 distinct food-to-go missions – plus one more for forecourts: all day grazing.
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Product NewsPepsi Max gets new Mango flavour
Following the continued success of the brand’s range of flavours, Pepsi Max is expanding with the launch of Pepsi Max Mango. The new flavour innovation joins Cherry and Lime in the fruit-flavoured line-up and aims to help retailers continue to attract new consumers to the soft drinks category, in addition to keeping existing buyers engaged.
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Product NewsRockstar launches retailer cash draw
Rockstar Energy Drink is running an exclusive competition for convenience retailers, whereby four retailers will be selected to win £250 each month, from now until the end of the year. To take part retailers should visit Britvic’s At Your Convenience website and fill out the form to be entered into the next draw for the monthly cash prize.
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: What’s the deal?
Waitrose recently launched its first-ever meal deal. At £5, it is pricier than most other meal deals on the market but still represents good value – for Waitrose. Their website shows a Sweet Chilli Wrap, a Diet Coke and some Mini Cheddars as an example. Now the wrap retails at £3.85 while the Diet Coke comes in at £1.75 so that makes £5.60 before you factor in the Mini Cheddars, which on their own cost another £1 – so their example deal saves shoppers a very nice £1.60., thank you very much.
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Product NewsNew kids’ range from Dole
The Dole Sunshine Company has launched a new range of mixed fruit in jelly, targeted specifically at kids.
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Product NewsWarrior gains listing in WHSmith travel outlets
Warrior has secured its first travel retail listing in WHSmith travel stores across the UK.
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Product News
Country Choice in partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
Sysco GB, which includes in-store bakery and food-to-go specialist, Country Choice, has entered into a three-year strategic health partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, helping to support the organisation’s goal of preventing and eradicating food allergies.
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Product News
Three new lines from Ginsters
Ginsters is launching three new lines this month. The BBQ Hunters Chicken Slice (rrp £1.95) has 100% British chicken and streaky bacon cooked in a smoky BBQ sauce with melted West Country cheese – all in light puff pastry. It will be available from September 25.
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Product News10 new lines for Urban Eat
Urban Eat has recently announced the addition of 10 new sandwiches, wraps and hot eats to its portfolio. Using market insight, the brand has elevated its range further with some of the nation’s favourite lunchtime and breakfast combinations, helping retailers provide even more choice to their customers.
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Product NewsBelvita partners with FareShare
Healthier biscuit brand Belvita has announced a partnership with food charity FareShare as part of its mission to help fight food insecurity, with a new initiative called ‘Give a Smile’.
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Product NewsPeachy Keen joins Monster Ultra range
Monster Ultra Peachy Keen is the latest addition to join Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP’s) Monster Energy range.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FORECOURT MAINTENANCE: Why proactive rather than reactive pays off
Equipment is the lifeblood of business and must be kept running at peak efficiency to satisfy customer expectations and maintain operational profitability. Nowhere is this truer on the forecourt where pumps, jet washes, air and water and now EV charging are typically what drivers enter your sites for.