All Forecourt Trader articles in August 2009 – Page 4
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Keeping it local
As we fight our way through the recession there seems to be one word on every consumer’s lips: value. And according to ConocoPhillips, for the forecourt sector this means competitive fuel prices teamed with the best customer service.Patrick Hudson, the company’s marketing manager, retail, says: "One of our main priorities ...
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NewsIn the surgery this month – Texaco, Hornsey Rd, Islington, London
GENERAL APPEARANCE: The Millwood Motor Company site is situated at the edge of the large village of Cam in Gloucestershire. In addition to the impressive new Shell forecourt and Spar shop, the site offers a Mitsubishi dealership and what is claimed to be ’the only official UK sales outlet for ...
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Looking good
When Top 50 independent fuel retailer - Motor Fuel Group (MFG) -decided to redevelop the shops on two of its newly-acquired sites, the decision to assign them to Palmer & Harvey’s (P&H’s) new Mace symbol package was a no-brainer. "We have a long-standing association with P&H, but in particular ...
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Xtremely good launch
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has launched Pringles Xtreme, which targets a younger audience with stronger flavours. They come in four bold flavours: exploding cheese & chilli; smokin’ ribs; flamin’ chilli sauce; and fiery wasabi. All flavours are available in 150g cans with a rrp of £1.55. Exploding cheese & chilli ...
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Liquid gold
Wet stock might not make you the biggest profit margin on your site, but it definitely brings in the punters. However, in these days when the shop is the margin maker it can be overlooked and unidentified leaks mean any profit you could be making is running away."Having a proven ...
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Going solo
A symbol group is often the favoured way to get support from experts while you get to grips with the convenience store trade, but it’s not the only way. Adhering to certain processes or fulfilling particular volume and ranging requirements might not be your idea of independent trading. Indeed it ...
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NewsFruity offer from Whitworths
Whitworths has launched nibl, which it says is a new range of healthier, indulgent fruit, nut and chocolate mixes, into the adult healthy snacking market. Nibl is available in four variants and two sizes, 45g and 200g, ideal for snacking, grazing, entertaining and baking. The four variants are: berry cherry ...
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HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAYS
Write your name, address and phone number on a postcard or sealed envelope stating what you want – Domestos, nibl, Lucozade or Hula Hoops – and we’ll do the rest, including delivery. Send it to us at Forecourt Trader, William Reed Business Media, Broadfield Park, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9RT ...
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End of an era
Yes it’s true - although I don’t think it has really sunk in for me and a good many others yet - for the first time in 20 years there is no Mogas column at the back of the magazine. We shall all miss the extremely talented and insightful writings ...
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Win new flush-proof Domestos
To celebrate the launch of Domestos 24-hour bleach, Unilever UK is giving away six cases to four retailers. According to the company, the new formulation has increased viscosity and extra clinging power - for shoppers who want to keep their bathroom clean every day. A stronger flush-proof formula has ...
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Mints on the decline but strong ones are popular
Researchers at Mintel are warning that the UK mint market is cooling off. According to the company’s latest report on the market, the mint sector has declined by as much as 8% during the past five years - falling from £204m in 2004 to just £187m in 2009. In addition, ...
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Crunch at lunchtime
The Air Ambulance had to be called to a Shell filling station after an elderly couple drove their Jaguar straight into the wall of the forecourt’s shop after filling up. The lunchtime accident happened at Shell’s Broughton Astley outlet in Leicestershire, and led to the woman passenger being airlifted to ...
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Crossroad rolls out
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (formally Henri Wintermans) has launched a new premium roll-your-own tobacco. Called Crossroad, it comes in 25g pouches with a rrp of £5.98.
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Pepsi comes with music
Promotional packs of Pepsi, Pepsi Max and Diet Pepsi give consumers the chance to win Nokia 5800 Comes With Music phones. The activity is supported by TV advertising.
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Cigs get new designs
JTI has revamped its Mayfair and Berkeley ranges of cigarettes. According to the company, the new-look Mayfair pack has been updated to give the brand a more contemporary feel and changes include a faded stripe design in the background, a fine silver stripe down the left-hand margin, a smaller, embossed ...
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Price checks and site checks make my day
First I check the emails. We are on daily Platts now, and the price seems to move with the stock market at the moment. BigOil is my first reference as to how prices will change today. And Total’s email will come in shortly. Then it’s the bank balances. The best ...
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CCE gives it a shot
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has launched new Relentless Shots. Providing the same amount of energy as 250ml of regular Relentless, CCE says each 50ml Shot contains 80mg of caffeine as well as vitamins B6 and B12. The UK energy category is now valued at £535m and is the fastest-growing sector, at ...
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Gulf expands in west Wales with help of James brothers
Gulf has continued its growth in west Wales with retailers Andrew and Chris James. The James brothers switched to Gulf four years ago at their Siop-y-Ffrydiau site in Canarth which they developed into the area’s biggest service station and c-store, including a 3,000sq ft Nisa store. They recently unveiled their ...
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Kit Kat’s music break
Nestlé Confectionery is launching a new on-pack promotion called Music Break - the third and final of its three significant Kit Kat promotions this year. It aims to further boost sales for Kit Kat with 35 million free music downloads up for grabs. A big media campaign will include new ...