All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2009 – Page 2
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An irreverant view from the network
Maybe it’s the rebel in me, maybe it’s the cynic, but I’ve never really been a great believer in joining groups for collective bargaining. Let’s face it, business success is usually derived at the expense of another business. So it comes as a bit of a shock to realise that ...
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Taxation on the hoof
It’s been pretty much a roller-coaster ride on the business rates front. The last-minute reprieve announced by the Chancellor Alistair Darling was welcome in one sense, except that payments have only been deferred, and then there are next year’s increases on top of those, with the remainder the following year... ...
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Retailers have been given a last-minute reprieve over business rates, but have been warned that they will bear the brunt of further hikes that are due to be imposed in April 2010.On March 31, the Chancellor suddenly announced that a 5% increase, which had been due on April 1, would ...
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Looks too good to be true? It probably is, says Ronson
Gerald Ronson, chief executive of leading property group Heron International, and founder of Snax 24 predecessor Heron Service Stations, summed up the past few years of the property market with the words: "If it looks too good to be true, that’s because it probably is." He was addressing an audience ...
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NewsPoppets gets a makeover
Fox’s Confectionery has launched a new variety, new pack design and new pack format for Paynes Poppets. Chocolate chip cookie Poppets join the existing chewy toffee, juicy raisin and mint cream. The company says the increasing popularity of biscuit flavours across the snacking category is sure to make this launch ...
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Fight over rate hikes will go on
The Chancellor’s 11th hour decision to back down over business rates is a step in the right direction but still not enough to help retailers, according to industry groups. Business rates were due to rise across the board by 5% on April 1, but after mounting pressure from various interested ...
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Xmo expands fleet
Sign installation and maintenance company Xmo Strata said it has added to its fleet of cherry pickers due to increased demand for refurbishment work.The two Ford Transit 110 T250m four-wheel drive cherry pickers each let two operators work safely at heights of up to 13.4 metres.Xmo Strata managing ...
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Murco’s IT network means much greater efficiency
Murco is moving 62 more of its forecourts over to its state-of-the-art core network to help increase management efficiency. The 62 join 168 other Murco sites in using the Timico-provided network. Umar Bajwa, manager UK networks at Murco Petroleum, explained: "We are expanding our presence in the non-fuel retailing sector ...
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Drivers to stay at home for their holidays
More people are expected to take their holidays in the UK this year as the recession bites. The news comes from an AA/Populus survey of 11,147 AA members. It should be good for forecourts, with more motorists on the road this summer. However, the AA found that more than one ...
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Murco signs Costcutter in shop deal
Murco has signed a three-and-a-half-year shop supply contract with Costcutter, worth more than £100m a year. Murco’s general manager non-fuel, Tony Walker, commented: "The performance of our shops and their importance to the income of our business has grown rapidly over the past few years. It is therefore vitally important ...
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New Connect site for Motor Fuel Group
Motor Fuel Group has opened a new BP Connect franchise site including a Wild Bean Café.The Crownwoods Connect forecourt in Eltham, South London, was built in 14 weeks at a cost of about £1m - it was previously a closed site owned by BP. The site, which ...
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Express move made by Henri Wintermans cigars
Henri Wintermans has launched a new Café Crème miniature cigar - while at the same time announcing it has brought the brand’s distribution back in-house.The company says the Café Crème Express cigars are smaller than its traditional miniatures and have been developed in response to changing behaviour among smokers.James Higgs, ...
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New car wash offer
A Shropshire-based company is supplying touchless car wash systems from the US.According to Surfwash Ltd, it is the sole UK and European supplier for D&S Car Wash Equipment.Director Steve Smith said: "I’ve run a car wash for 10 years, and I knew there was a better way to wash cars ...
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Camel gets funky
JTI is introducing limited-edition ’World Inside’ designs for Camel cigarettes across the independent and wholesale channels.The designs feature a modern, bold interpretation of the Camel logo on the front, while an innovative printed inner frame allows the image to continue even when the packs are opened.The limited-editions are available ...
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Red Bull goes large
Red Bull, known for its distinctive 355ml can, is now available in a larger 473ml version. The new size was chosen as it retains the slim-line look. Rrp is £1.99.Matt Hollier, head of off trade for Red Bull, says: "Like all our different formats, the launch of the 473ml has ...
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Brand designs
In 2009 most recesssion-hit shoppers are looking for one thing when they get out their wallets: value for money.And having a recognised brand name associated with your business is one of the strongest ways to be seen to be offering this.That’s according to the Institute of Grocery Distribution’s (IGD’s) senior ...
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Bitesize trio
Cadbury is launching a bitesize range. Clusters (cornflakes and raisins in chocolate) come in small bags, rrp 50p while Clusters, Raisins and Peanuts, come in large bags, rrp £1.79.
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Galaxy takes biscuit
Following the success of the Galaxy Cookie Crumble sharing bar, a new single 45g version has been launched. Bars contain real Italian cookie pieces and retail at 49p.The launch will benefit from a £2m spend behind the Galaxy brand which includes an on-pack promotion, TV and press advertising.The Irresistible Reads ...
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