All Forecourt Trader articles in December 2008 – Page 3
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The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the publication of a revised Tackling Tobacco Smuggling Strategy which outlines the reorganisation of enforcement against smugglers between the UK Border Agency and HMRC. But it warned there was a need for significant new funding and targets to reduce the ...
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IT crash leaves BP dealers fuming
Hundreds of BP dealers were forced to work through the night after a system crash knocked out its credit card terminals. Retailers said the glitch, which affected the whole of BP’s network, hit at 12am on November 5 and lasted for about 12 hours. Mark Wilson, operations manager at the ...
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Ribena’s bottle offer
GlaxoSmithKline reckons it is set to attract new drinkers with the launch of Ribena strawberry in a 500ml bottle.To celebrate the launch, it is giving away five cases of the product to three Forecourt Trader readers.According to the company, consumers already love the taste of Ribena strawberry and the new ...
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Kit Kat’s big breaks
Nestlé Confectionery is running three Kit Kat promotions in 2009, featuring 52 million prizes. It will be backing the Kit Kat brand with a £16m media campaign - £2m more than this year - and a claim this is the biggest-ever media spend on confectionery. The first promotion - Perfect ...
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NewsIt’s darkest just before dawn
It was good (as always) to read November’s Mo’gas column where he quite rightly pointed out that the typical petrol retailer isn’t competing with the likes of M&S or Waitrose. And that’s because, in effect, the customers using petrol stations do so because they have to - and that therefore ...
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Altered images
When it comes to running a car wash in the Noughties, it’s all about image.Whether it’s having a recognised brand name, shouting about your business’s green credentials or getting the best quality equipment and service you can offer - you can’t afford to rest on your laurels.That’s the message from ...
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Airwaves’ big deals
Airwaves has become the official chewing gum sponsor of the World Rally Championships as well as the main sponsor of the Plymouth Raiders basketball team.Wrigley says Airwaves has also snapped up the opportunity to support the only British rally driver, 21-year-old Matthew Wilson of the Stobart Team.Meanwhile the company says ...
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Evian detoxes again
Evian is planning to bring back its New Year detox campaign next month.It will include a limited-edition detox design featuring a drop of water on single bottles and six-packs, together with the message that the body needs 21 days to make a healthy change. The campaign will also promote the ...
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Silk Cut adds style
This month sees Gallaher add a menthol cigarette to its Silk Cut range.The product is aimed at females and will initially feature a limited-edition design to make it stand out on shelf.According to Gallaher, one in every 15 cigarettes smoked in the UK is menthol and the segment now represents ...
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Le Mans winner on show at IFFE 2009
Visitors to the International Forecourt & Fuel Equipment (IFFE) show 2009, which is being held at the Birmingham NEC from March 1-3, will get to see Gulf’s Le Mans-winning Aston Martin DBR9. That’s because the company is sponsoring the entrance to the show and its Gulf Oil Visitor Experience will ...
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BP adds 11 Moto sites
BP is adding eleven Moto sites to its network by the end of next month.The oil company said the sites were at Washington North, Washington South, Trowell North, Trowell South, Leigh Delamere East, Leigh Exeter.It is also opening a new site near Glasgow on December 10. Cr Delamere West, Birch ...
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