All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2004

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  • News

    Put on the pressure

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Carlton Industrial has launched a battery-powered sweeper and polythene glove and paper towel dispenser. The Teknova Silver 460 gives two hours sweeping time, and has electronic pressure adjustment. The DUO dispenser can be customised.01525 854200

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    Pots of offers from Unilever

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Pot Noodle will launch its biggest ever on-pack promotion next month, giving consumers the chance to win one of 50 holidays worth £2,000.The offer will run for four weeks from May 5 across the top six flavours – Chicken & Mushroom, Beef & Tomato, Spicy Curry, Bombay Bad Boy, the ...

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    Morning stars

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Most people know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – setting you up for the hours ahead. But many people don’t get time for breakfast – either having to head off early for their busy commute or just having to work longer hours.This may sound like ...

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    Mo’gas: An irreverent view from the network

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    MANY (MANY!) YEARS AGO when I first started out in business, I can remember discussing politics with my friend’s father, a local businessman who had done very well for himself and was now preparing for retirement. ‘Interesting thing, politics,’ he said. ‘In my experience it’s the unions that do well ...

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    KP and McV tyarget impulse

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    KP Nuts and McV Minis are now available in an impulse format.The new 50g packs of peanuts come in two flavours – Cracked Black Pepper and Mild Indian Spices – with a rrp of 45p.The McV Minis range, which includes bite-size versions of HobNobs, Digestives and Cookies, is extending the ...

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    The name game

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Brand alliances in the forecourt sector are becoming increasingly common as retailers recognise the impact of big brands. The market has seen BP link with Thresher Wine Shop in Connect sites, Esso adopt the Costa Coffee brand in its On The Run stores, and forecourt developer Margram build alliances with ...

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    Freezer frame

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Frozen food shoppers spend twice as long in store, and 62 per cent more than the average convenience customer, according to Harris International Marketing’s Convenience Tracking Programme, so it’s a category not to be ignored.For forecourts, the frozen food category is divided into traditional frozen foods such as pizza, chips ...

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    Joined forces

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    I’ve had some interesting feedback since reporting on Thumbs Up Security’s thumb-print kit, which tackles both the inability to pay problem that besets some customers, and the fraudulent use of cheques/cards. Margaret Reid, managing director of Thumbs Up Security says she has been inundated with requests for the cheap (£3.60) ...

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    Water, water, everywhere...

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    For those who get off on schadenfreude, the news that Coca-Cola has withdrawn ‘Sidcup tap water’ over bromate levels will have also brought an I-told-you-so to many minds. You can’t quite unscramble the Dasani label to spell ‘disaster’ but many will see it that way. For at least one forecourt ...

  • Esso in the running
    News

    Esso in the running

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    It was a long time coming, but ExxonMobil’s global ‘On the Run’ shop format finally made it to the UK at the end of last year, with the opening of the first of several trial sites.There are currently four in operation: Calcutt near Swindon, Berkshire; Robin Hood North on the ...

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    Hot launch by Eatwell

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Eatwell has launched a range of microwaveable ciabatta sandwiches under the Continental Feasters brand.The Continental Feasters range will initially comprise Mediterranean Chicken Ciabatta, Ham & Cheese Ciabatta, and Tuna & Cream Cheese Melt Ciabatta.A film that encloses the packaging pops during heating letting steam to vent and allowing the bread ...

  • News

    Hot launch by Eatwell

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Eatwell has launched a range of microwaveable ciabatta sandwiches under the Continental Feasters brand.The Continental Feasters range will initially comprise Mediterranean Chicken Ciabatta, Ham & Cheese Ciabatta, and Tuna & Cream Cheese Melt Ciabatta.A film that encloses the packaging pops during heating letting steam to vent and allowing the bread ...

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    Look out for Shop Doctor

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Watch out next month for a new regular feature in Forecourt Trader – Shop Doctor.Coming to a store near you, our expert Shop Doctor will be assessing the strengths and weaknesses of his chosen site. The feature is focused on raising shop retailing standards and offering each month’s ‘victim’ some ...

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    Turtle display is ’key’

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    High visibility pos will be one of the keystones of the Turtle Wax 2004 promotional programme, according to Peter White, marketing director at Saxon, sole UK distributor .“With the launch of the ClearVue Wax & Wash range, display will play a major part in attracting the motorist’s attention,” he said.Saxon ...

  • Mars delight trade
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    Mars delight trade

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    The biggest countline innovation from Masterfoods in more than a decade will be available this month in the form of Mars Delight.The new product, with its two chocolate covered, rippled wafers with caramel and chocolate cream, is targeted to take the confectionery market by storm, according to Masterfoods’ trade relations ...

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    Tennis deal extended

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Interbrew UK has signed a £10m sponsorship deal that takes the Stella Artois Tennis Championships into a new era by extending its alliance for a further five years till 2010. “During the past 25 years the tournament has been a key factor in driving the success of Stella Artois, which ...

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    Works cut forecourt hours

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Resurfacing and repair work on sections of the A14 in Suffolk have been affecting trade at the Haughley Park Service Area with adjacent Little Chef and Travelodge, near Stowmarket.“We have had to restrict our opening hours,” said a spokesman at the service area. “The forecourt has been closing at 7.30pm ...

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    Total to speed up customer feedback

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Total has become the first petrol retailer in the UK to trial new technology designed to enable a swift and rapid response to customer feedback.The Customer Feedback System (CFS) units are being trialled in 12 Total stores in the Home Counties, but the scheme could be expanded to the entire ...

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    Head office control

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    VBi has launched the IntelliaHost head office system with central price-book control and data management for retailers with multiple outlets. The price-book offers promotions and allows pricing by region to maximise margins. The management feature receives all shift and day sales reports, allowing access to vital business information, which can ...

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    Multepay introduces commission for e-top-ups

    2004-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Commission for mobile phone e-top-up sales is now available for independent retailers with a Multepay terminal. The optional bolt-on commission package will see up to 10 per cent commission paid on mobile phone electronic top-ups for the first time in the UK amid concern over commissions for payment and prepayment ...