All Forecourt Trader articles in August 2009 – Page 5
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Dresser Wayne at BP
Dresser Wayne has signed a three year deal with BP to continue as its primary supplier for fuel dispensers at its forecourts in Europe and North America. Neil H Thomas, Dresser Wayne global president, said: "The new agreement builds on a long and successful relationship. BP is known for its ...
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Windsor Blue price drop
Imperial Tobacco has reduced the recommended retail prices of Windsor Blue. New price-marked packs have kingsize at £2.20 for 10, £4.35 for 20 and superkings at £2.23 and £4.40.
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Forced to shut over biofuels
A Yorkshire retailer is planning to sell off his stock at cost price and shut down the pumps at his family business after 50 years - due to biofuels legislation. Steve Fagan plans to sell off gallons of cut-price petrol and diesel at Shiregreen Service Station in Sheffield, which has ...
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Building a bigger brand
Sunil Tandon knows about the importance of a brand. As the managing director of Park Garage Group (PGG), he’s not only built himself a successful chain of forecourts - PGG is third in our Top 50 Indies list for 2009 - he’s also the creator of one of the most ...
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Hula Hoops’ big campaign
To support its new on-pack promotion, interactive website and TV advertising campaign for Hula Hoops, United Biscuits is giving readers the chance to get their hands on five cases of Hula Hoops. There are five prizes available. Launched in July, UB says the campaign ensures Hula Hoops will be the ...
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Euro Garages does coffee deal with JJ Beano’s
JJ Beano’s has negotiated a new contract to provide its gourmet coffee and convenience foods machines to Lancashire retailer Euro Garages - number four in the Forecourt Trader Top 50 indies listing - as well as to Roadchef and First Motorway Services. Managing director Jon Ison commented: "We are seeing ...
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Delay over display ban
Retailers have been given an extra three months to fight the tobacco display ban. MPs were expected to vote on the proposals last month but they were not included in the parliamentary timetable. The vote is now due to take place after the summer recess on October 12. The Association ...
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Xmo Strata bags prize
Xmo Strata has won the Health, Work and Wellbeing Award for small business in the South of England, in the National Business Awards Regional Programme. The company’s managing director Steve Martin picked up the award at the event held at The Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London, from TV newsreader and ...
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Lucozade backs Big Brother
Lucozade Energy is the sponsor of the 2009 Big Brother TV series. According to brand owner GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the sponsorship, supported by a £12m marketing campaign, is expected to drive significant sales for the brand around the series finale later this month. The brand has a presence across all the ...
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ExxonMobil backs algae
ExxonMobil Corporation plans to invest more than $600 million over the next five years on a new biofuels programme, following the announcement of its alliance with leading biotech company, Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI). The plan is to research and develop next generation biofuels from photosynthetic algae, which is widely believed ...
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The road ahead
The industry faces a "huge challenge" in trying to develop and supply the next generation of eco fuels, according to the latest Statistical Review from the UK Petrolem Industry Association (UKPIA). It says we can expect to see global energy demand rise by almost 50% in the next 20 years, ...
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Look after your mates
Beverage Brands has launched a responsible drinking campaign aimed at 18- to 24-year-olds. The drinks manufacturer says the poster-led project, entitled ’Look After Your Mates’, is intended to deliver the messages that friends should look out for one another and the only good night out is a safe night out. ...
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Help and advice from jac roper
== Cock-up or conspiracy? ==This piece could be quite important to those retailers with post offices who have had unexplained losses on their Horizon epos system. The Post Office has finally admitted that its Horizon system is not infallible.Bill Morrison, whose Budgens forecourt site trades at Ramsgate on the Kent ...
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Trebor adds gum
Cadbury is extending its popular Trebor Extra Strong brand with the launch of a gum in spearmint and peppermint flavours. The company said it identified an opportunity to grow the gum category by appealing to consumers aged 35-plus. It believes Trebor Extra Strong is the perfect brand to do that. ...
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Doritos adds mystery
Doritos is launching a new ’mystery’ flavour competition where consumers can win £20,000. Brand owner Pepsico says ’iD3’ is the first ever mystery flavour product to be launched in the UK and has been designed specifically for the impulse channel. The promotion involves consumers having to buy and try ...
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Euro Garages spends £2.3m on flagship site
Top 50 independent retailer Euro Garages has reopened its flagship site - Newtown in Skelmersdale. The forecourt, located on Railway Road, has been transformed following a major £2.3m investment. The 12-week redevelopment programme included a new Spar-branded convenience store, which now stocks fresh grocery products. It also provides Lottery, photocopying ...
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