All Forecourt Trader articles in August 2008
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Costcutter growth despite credit crunch
Costcutter has announced sales increases of 6.2% year to date and are above budget despite the on-going threat of the credit crunch.Angela Barber, trading and marketing director of Costcutter Supermarkets Group Ltd, says “I believe the reason that sales are increasing above and beyond our target comes down to a ...
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NewsChevron sells UK equity distributor business to GB Oils
Chevron Limited, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, has announced the signing of an agreement to sell its UK equity distributor business to GB Oils Limited, a subsidiary of DCC plc. The sale is for £21.9 million and is expected to be completed in the third quarter 2008. GB ...
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ACS leads case against tobacco display ban
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Government not to press ahead with plans to ban tobacco displays as part of its Future of Tobacco Control Strategy. The focus should instead be on taking action in the areas that are more likely to have a direct impact on youth ...
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Biofuels not meeting green targets
About 80% of the biofuel sold at UK pumps fails to meet government environmental standards, according to a report by the Renewable Fuels Agency. In its first monthly report on fuels supplied under the Renewable Transport Fuels Organisation (RTFO), the government agency said just 19% of the biofuel supplied met ...
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BP dumps Arval
BP is to terminate its agreements with Arval due to “escalating costs”. From 31 October, BP will no longer accept Arval fuel cards at its company operated sites. In addition, retailers have received letters from the oil company’s fuels operations manager Peter Molloy stating Arval costs have “increased significantly” in ...
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ACS and government cook up a healthy plan
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is teaming up with the Department of Health to help convenience stores in deprived areas sell more fruit and vegetables. The project forms part of a government drive to promote healthy eating and tackle rising obesity.The Department of Health will provide £200,000 per year ...
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withdrawal symptons
Hardly a month goes by without there being a story in the news about cash machines. One of the funniest was the one about a German man who was worried about identity fraud - so worried in fact that he wouldn’t use an ATM. However the day he decided to ...
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Taking stock
Record fuel prices have caused plenty of headaches for retailers in recent months, so it’s easy for wet stock management to fall down the list of priorities.But as oil prices continue to soar, experts are warning that retailers must keep an extra close eye on this area of their ...
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Results of this month’s online poll:
In the light of soaring card charges, would you consider terminating your Arval contract unless there is a review of the current fee structure in the near future?YES76%NO24%Arval has promised a review of charges, and has yet to make an announcement. But clearly retailers are prepared to vote with their ...
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Mo’gas
Credit cards. Can’t live without them, but can we afford to live with them?The history of plastic on the forecourt has been a constant battle between the providers and the retailers. For those of you with long memories, it all started with Barclaycard and Access. The big decision was whether ...
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Totally tropical new look Lilt
Lilt is being relaunched with new packaging and new advertising focusing on the ’Totally tropical taste’ of the drink.The updated design is available this month. It highlights the "fun and relaxed" brand messages of blue skies and lazy days.The new look is backed by an £850,000 marketing ...
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It’s the Weatherman
Danone Waters has launched a Weatherman service for independent retailers comprising a weekly email detailing the week’s weather forecast as well as bottled water sales predictions.The bottled water company describes the service as a "useful tool" that could make a massive difference to profits.It says that taking 14°C as a ...
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Revels flavours go to a vote
Revels consumers are currently able to vote out their least favourite flavour which will be replaced by a mystery new one.The Revel with the most number of votes on September 9 will be evicted for a limited time with the new one appearing in packs from November.Consumers can ...
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NewsTubs of flavour
Fredericks Dairies has added two new Cadbury ice cream tubs to its range, which it says will continue to strengthen the brand’s position in a market currently worth more than £33m.The company says the new tubs have an ’everyday premium’ positioning, delivering all the indulgent credentials you would expect from ...
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Retailer gloom as fuel volumes fall
Gloomy predictions of a further cull in the number of forecourts is echoing around petrol retailing network as high fuel prices in particular and the credit crunch in general have hit fuel sales. Paul Sykes, MD of Huddersfield-based Shaws Petroleum Ltd, said the past eight weeks had seen volumes on ...
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Esso goes for Mobil
ExxonMobil is moving to a 100% Mobil offering in its Esso forecourts.The company says the move is in response to an increasing number of vehicles requiring specific grades of oil - in most cases synthetic oil. The Mobil range will give drivers a comprehensive choice of premium oil and lubricants. ...
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Duracell powers up
Duracell is expecting to shake up the battery category with its biggest innovation for 10 years - a technological reformulation bringing improved power and performance to its battery range.Duracell Plus - its core line - has an "advanced longer life"; while Duracell Ultra - described as the longest lasting Duracell ...
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Displays that pay their way
Display design and manufacturer AG Neovo has launched a high-end SX and RX range of security specific monitors.The Taiwanese company, which has UK offices in Manchester and Buckinghamshire, says the LCD displays are designed for security-sensitive areas in retail outlets.The SX-Series comes in three sizes - the 19" SX-19, 17" ...
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Total freezer deal
Total Refrigeration says its Vista 12 ice cream freezer is more than 30% more energy efficient than its predecessor.The freezer is 1m wide, and each new cabinet comes with stock vouchers worth £200.Marketing manager Stuart Grimshaw, says: "The new Vista 12 is ideal for smaller outlets and is 31.8% more ...