All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2013 – Page 3
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Retailers look for keener promotions
Mace retailers have reacted positively to the P&H deal with Costcutter. Ian Watmore, forecourt operations manager, Elite Garages which has seven Mace stores in West Sussex, said: "It’s very positive for us. It should mean better promotions and better prices because of the greater buying power. It will mean we ...
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Made in Yorkshire
Seabrook crisps are being relaunched with new packaging that includes the message ’Lovingly made in Yorkshire’. The relaunch is supported by a multi-million pound investment.
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Results of this month’s online poll:
Greenergy chief executive Andrew Owens says "The age of the independent dealer is upon us". Do you agree?yes 48%no 52%Perhaps reflecting wider uncertainty in the economy, respondents were almost evenly split on whether independents can look forward to a greater share of the market
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Rustling up noodles
Kepak has added noodle pot snacks to its Rustlers range. New Rustlers Noodles will initially be available in chicken & mushroom and Oriental pork varieties. Each 300g pack comes with a fork and can be microwaved in two minutes. Rrp is £1.99.Research undertaken by Kepak highlighted an opportunity for launching ...
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Wacky yet wonderful
New Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations are described as "wacky, yet wonderful" flavour combinations covered in milk chocolate.Jelly-popping candy shells combines popping candy, jelly and sugar-coated chocolate pieces while cookie nut crunch has a sweet and salty taste courtesy of biscuit pieces, nut caramel and chopped roasted nuts.Both are available ...
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New car sales up 5.9%
New car sales in March were up 5.9% compared with the same month a year ago, according to the latest car registration figures form the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). They show fleet registrations increased by 3.7% last month while private registrations increased by 7.8%. Sue Robinson, director ...
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ACS welcomes plan to tackle rogue brokers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed proposals to tackle misleading marketing by brokers toward business customers, in a submission to the energy regulator Ofgem, Ofgem has asked Government for the powers to take action against brokers or third party intermediaries (TPIs) that mis-sell to businesses by marketing energy ...
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Independent garages protest over adverts
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has rebuked the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) for their new ‘Minute Or Two’ MOT campaign, saying it is a blatant attempt to drive business away from independent garages. The SMMT says it launched a new pre-MOT ...
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Trust My Garage campaign stepped up
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has appointed Bridge PR & Media Services to position Trust My Garage as a household name and brand for all UK motorists seeking a trustworthy independent garage. The partnership is intended to increase consumers awareness of Trust My Garage through a campaign that will use ...
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Sales of commercial vehicles continue upwards
Commercial vehicles registrations sales continued their recent upward trend with a rise of 8.1% in March, helped by van registrations which increased 11.5%. Commenting on the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)’s van and truck registration figures, Sue Robinson, director of the National Franchised Dealers Association which represents commercial ...
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Supermarkets cut diesel prices
Cuts of up to 2 pence per litre (ppl) in the price of diesel have been implemented today by all the UK’s biggest supermarket groups. The cuts appear to have been sparked by Morrisons, which announced yesterday that it would be cutting up to 2ppl off diesel prices at its ...
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Forecourt trip PC sues her own force
A police woman who is taking legal action against a petrol station owner after she tripped on a kerb answering a 999 call is also making a claim against her own force. PC Kelly Jones is taking action against Norfolk Constabulary in relation to a patrol car crash. She was ...
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Industry leaders gather at The Forecourt Show
Forecourt retailers will be welcomed to the NEC, Birmingham, from April 14-16, as both The Forecourt Show and the National Convenience Show provide a comprehensive display of the latest equipment, products and services in the market. In addition there will be a wealth of advice, focused on the needs of ...
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Cost of forecourt crime tops £25m
Crime on Britain’s forecourts cost fuel retailers £25.7m in 2012, up from £22.2m in 2010, according to figures revealed in the annual forecourt crime survey carried out by BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate. Drive-off incidents were responsible for the majority of losses, estimated at £20.4m – up 31% compared ...
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ACS call for action on anti-social behaviour
Tackling anti-social behaviour requires more partnership working, the chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores has told an audience of local authority and police representatives. Speaking at a Westminster Briefing event, Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour: New Powers for a New Approach, James Lowman told the conference: “Local authorities have to ...
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Used car auction prices fall
The average value of used cars sold at auction fell by 6% between February and March, according to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA). Its monthly market report for March shows that during March the average value of used cars sold at auction was £5,013, compared with £5,359 in ...
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Forecourts sparkle at Nisa awards
Forecourt stores have won more than half the retail categories at the annual awards for Nisa members and suppliers. The awards were presented during the annual dinner at Stoneleigh Park, with forecourts picking up three of the seven retail awards, in addition to the Best Forecourt category. Nisa Local, Oxbridge ...
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Cash-strapped young motorists selling their cars
Many younger motorists are selling their cars as the tough financial climate is forcing them to juggle their debts to pay for life’s essentials, figures obtained by a vehicle sales website have shown. According to Buymycar.com, nearly half of people selling their cars for cash are in the 25-30 age ...
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Weather damps down motorbike sales
The latest new motorcycle and scooter figures show sales last month were down 10.8% against March 2012. Under 50cc scooter sales were down 27.3% in March, while over 50cc motorcycle sales decreased by 8.9%. Sue Robinson, director of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), which represents motorcycle retailers across the ...