All Forecourt Trader articles in August 2008 – Page 3

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    Bic adds value to lighters

    2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

    Bic is adding a range of lighter cases to its range.The new Bic Select collection comes in three premium designs: Touch - which has a leather feel; Metal and Mini Metal - both of which have a chrome effect.The idea is to turn lighters into an ’eye- catching ...

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    juicy activity

    2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

    Ribena, the UK’s number one juice drink, is celebrating summer with its biggest ever on-pack promotion.Brand owner GSK is giving consumers the chance to win £1,000 every day until October 1. The activity is running on all core Ribena SKUs.The Grand Taste of Summer promotion is part of a ...

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    Kit Kat double act

    2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé is replacing its Kit Kat Chunky with a two-piece bar called Chunky Duo. At the same time a new Chunky peanut Duo is being added to the range. Recommended retail price for both products is 58p.The company says the launches are in response to consumer demand for portion control ...

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    ACS urges stores to focus on standards

    2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

    The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has responded to the government’s latest consultation on alcohol policy by urging members to focus on practical measures that drive high standards in their shops.ACS chief executive James Lowman said: "Everyone should seek to play their part in changing the drinking culture. To ...

  • In the surgery this month - Bride Valley Motors,  Winterborne Abbas, Dorset
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    In the surgery this month - Bride Valley Motors, Winterborne Abbas, Dorset

    2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

    GENERAL APPEARANCE: On the A35 about five miles west from Dorchester and on the road to Bridport is Winterborne Abbas. On the right at the entrance to the village I found my target, Bride Valley Motors. It’s an impressive site which includes a BP forecourt, KeyStore shop, car sales, service ...

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    A strong line-up for APEA 2008 event

    2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

    APEA 2008, the conference, exhibition and awards event run by the Association for Petroleum & Explosives Administration, will return to the Telford International Centre on October 23. The event starts at 9am with registration and the opening of the exhibition. Companies that have signed up so far include Car Wash ...

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    Co-op signs up for Texaco on 19 sites

    2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

    Chevron is to provide Texaco-branded fuel for 19 members of the Co-operative Retail Trading Group (CRTG), the UK’s largest consumer co-operative. Clive Adamson, head of petrol and post offices at the Co-op Group said: "Chevron’s Texaco brand is well known on the forecourt and we arepleased to be building a ...

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    How to enter giveaways

    2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

    To claim your Giveaway, simply write your name, address and telephone number on a postcard or sealed envelope stating what you want - Fredericks Dairies, Ribena, St Dalfour or Swan - and we’ll do the rest, including delivery. Send it to us at Forecourt Trader, William Reed Business Media, Broadfield ...