All articles by Tracy West – Page 72
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NewsSUMMIT 2023: Retailers urged to put non-fuel strategies at the centre of forecourt offer
With 2030 fast approaching it’s time to start putting non-fuel retail at the centre of the forecourt offer, according to Robert Onion, chairman of design agency, Circle.
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NewsSUMMIT 2023: A solution for the constraints of insufficient local power for EV chargers
A new development which overcomes the constraints of insufficient local power by providing a fully managed, self-contained, grid-free EV charging solution that has the option of running on multiple low carbon fuels, was explained in full at the Forecourt Trader Summit 2023.
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NewsSHOP TALK: Don’t forget Mothering Sunday
Mother’s Day is fast approaching; this year it falls on Sunday March 19. For many adults, the easiest option will be to walk into their local Tesco or Asda and take advantage of their huge in-store displays. These will place flowers next to cards next to chocolate next to prosecco, making it uber easy to pick up everything they need all at once.
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Product News#WhatTheFanta returns
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the return of #WhatTheFanta for the fourth year running, bringing mystery back to the soft drinks aisle following another successful campaign in 2022.
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Product NewsNew Monster duo
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is launching Monster Juiced Aussie Lemonade and Monster Ultra Rosa alongside the return of its snow sport-themed consumer promotion for the Monster Ultra range.
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Product NewsVEEBA sets new standards
Philp Morris Limited (PML) is launching VEEBA – a premium and sustainable disposable e-vapour device, developed specifically for use by adult smokers and existing adult nicotine users who are looking for a better alternative to continued smoking.
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Product NewsTalking Cans: Alert-ing retailers to a new look
Lucozade Alert has unveiled a new campaign to drive awareness of the brand and its new look.
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Product NewsIt’s a Big Win Win from Cadbury
Mondelēz International has just launched a new campaign that gives consumers the chance to win cash prizes for themselves plus a matching cash prize to help their local independent retailer.
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Product News Juneberry is Red Bull’s new Summer Edition
Red Bull is launching its latest Summer Edition: Juneberry, which it says has a flavour ‘reminiscent of dark cherries or raisins and slightly mild blueberries’.
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Focus On FeatureNCS 2023: sign up, show up and give your site the competitive edge
If you’re looking to catch up with suppliers face to face, see new products and services and catch a lively presentation discussing the issues that matter, then the National Convenience Show 2023 is the place for you.
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NewsECIU wants more ambitious ZEV mandate
The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) is calling for a more ‘ambitious’ Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate to give drivers access to more second-hand EVs and to give businesses greater confidence to invest in domestic supply chains, such as battery factories. It said a higher-level mandate would also likely speed up charging infrastructure roll-out.
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NewsPlans for new Go petrol station in Camlough
The LCC Group has submitted plans for a new Go petrol station on the site of the old Riverside Filling Station in Newry Road, Camlough, County Armagh.
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News ATM heist nets £94k
Northern Ireland police have confirmed that around £94,000 was stolen from an ATM at Cabragh Filling Station in Dungannon in the early hours of February 24.
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NewsTwo men arrested for ramraiding forecourt
Two men have been charged with theft, burglary and vehicle offences following two ram raids in Lincoln – one on a petrol station.
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NewsPrime deal for Lawrences Garages
Lawrences Garages has managed to cash in on the popularity of the Prime energy drink and raise money for charity at the same time.
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Equipment NewsContactless payments on the rise
The total value of all contactless payments jumped 49.7% in 2022, according to new data from Barclays, with purchases of fuel jumping 63.5% via contactless and motoring purchases up by 80%.
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Equipment NewsNew robot refuelling system
Danish-based Autofuel has come up with a robotic refuelling system that eliminates human involvement in putting petrol or diesel in cars. It believes the technology is needed to keep up with automated driverless cars.
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NewsEG gets green light for new site
The Fickle Mermaid pub in Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire is set to be demolished to make way for a new Euro Garages (EG) site. Saturday February 25 will be the Marston’s Brewery’s pub’s last trading day.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EV CHARGING: Sparking debate
With the headline ‘Spark’s gone’, The Sun’s recent story about drivers ditching EVs in their droves to return to petrol vehicles due to lack of charging stations has definitely given people food for thought.
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NewsEVs set to be less than a third of car fleet in major European markets by 2030
EVs look set to represent less than a third of the total European car fleet by the end of the decade, new research from OC&C Strategy Consultants has found.