All Forecourt Trader articles in December 2017 – Page 2
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NewsACS welcomes rate relief scheme from Welsh government
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the announcement of a permanent small business rate relief scheme and the extension of extra support for high street retailers in Wales. However, it has raised concerns about the limits being imposed on the type of business that will be eligible for ...
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NewsMaxol aims to raise £20,000 for charity
Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol is aiming to raise £20,000 this Christmas for its charity partner Aware, which provides support, education and information to people with depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions, and to those impacted by these conditions. The company is donating 10p from every cup of ...
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NewsAnnual cost of crime tops £1,000 for UK forecourts
The cost of forecourt crime has risen steeply during the third quarter of 2017, according to BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate. The BOSS Forecourt Crime Index shows incidents of crime on Britain’s retail forecourts increased slightly in the third quarter (Q3) of 2017, but rising fuel prices created a ...
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Spring’s the thing
When looking at what to stock for next Easter, it’s good to reflect on what sold well last time around. The vast majority of you will have epos data which you can use to help with your ordering, however, it’s also good to look at what else sold well across ...
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More share options
Shoppers buying items for a family night in have never had it so good thanks to two huge promotions from major convenience brands. Nestlé Confectionery has teamed up with Sky Store for a deal where consumers receive a £5.99/7.99 Sky Store Buy & Keep movie voucher in return for collecting ...
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Under the Spotlight: Mahmood Saleem
Name:Mahmood Saleem Job title:Owner Company:Jet Ardeer Services 01 Career history: I bought my first (tiny) newsagents in 2001 and turned it into a c-store, buying the store next door to expand the business. I then bought Ardeer in 2005 as a completely run-down business, but over the years have ...
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Kay Group uses ShopWorks to simplify rotas
TLM Technologies has announced a partnership with bespoke Workforce Management solutions provider, ShopWorks.Its cloud-based staff rostering software gives companies greater control over its staff management, providing improved efficiencies. Top 50 Indie the Kay Group adopted the system earlier this year and says it has simplified their rota management system, making ...
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Analysis
Mind the gap
While Palmer and Harvey’s difficulties were common knowledge they’d put out a notice about takeover talks to secure the company’s future the instant termination of all deliveries when it went into administration meant forecourt owners had to scramble to keep their shops supplied.MRH, the UK’s biggest independent forecourt ...
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NTS Retail snaps up Redruth forecourt
NTS Retail Ltd has recently completed the acquisition of Maynes Garage in Illogan Highway, Redruth, Cornwall.The site had been operated as a Vauxhall dealership and petrol filling station by the same family for a number of generations, but was put up for sale to allow the owners to concentrate on ...
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NewsPipeline theft leader sentenced to five years in prison
An Essex man who orchestrated the theft of hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel from an underground pipeline in Kent has been sentenced to five years in prison. Roger Gull was part of a criminal operation which involved drilling into high pressured pipelines to steal fuel worth millions of ...
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Forecourt Eye launches subscriptions service
Fuel loss recovery expert Forecourt Eye has unveiled a new subscription service, which aims to match different service options to evolving customer needs.A new entry-level £15 monthly option has been created for forecourts wanting a more effective way of addressing No Means of Payment (NMoP) incidents.The announcement comes on the ...
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Major enhancements made to JPS range
New ’Firm Filter’ technology has been applied to all JPS full flavour variants. Meanwhile, JPS Silver has become JPS Silver Stream,where the former’s previous filter tip is superseded by a ’Smooth Filter’ for a smoother taste experience. And JPS Green has become JPS Green Edge, featuring a menthol inner liner ...
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EG gets HQ green light
Plans for Euro Garages’ new head office facilities have been approved by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.Council leader, Mohammed Khan and council chief executive Harry Catherall met with the company to confirm the planning permission and further discuss the development which is set to create up to 150 jobs.Councillor Khan ...
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P&C Services develops enhanced reporting system for Prism and Iridium users
To provide confidence and longevity to Oracle customers, P&C Services has developed an enhanced reporting and alert system for Prism and Iridium software. Called Lumix, it contains an extensive real-time report suite designed to provide the retailer with strategic insights into their business. The information can be viewed for a ...
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NewsTexaco in deal to enhance South East fuel supplies
Valero says Texaco retailers in the South East will soon be benefiting from an enhanced supply position thanks to its long-term agreement with NuStar to supply fuel from its Thames Terminal. From February 2018, Valero will manage the sourcing of its product to be supplied to customers via the NuStar ...
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Liberté offers Excellence via creamy yogurt duo
Yoplait has added Liberté Excellence to its yogurt range. The thick and creamy yogurt is made from just milk and cream, and is served on a layer of either Salted Caramel or Lemon. They contain 9% fat and are made with no artificial colours or flavours. The range is positioned ...
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Consumers invited to enjoy sparkling moments
Highland Spring has unveiled a festive campaign called ’Escape to a Sparkling Moment’, which focuses on the role of the brand’s relevance for occasions, at the weekend or just for something a little bit special. The campaign comes as Highland Spring continues to outperform the category across the total market, ...
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Volvic targets ’New Year, new you’ consumers
Volvic has expanded its range of Touch Of Fruit sugar-free flavours with the launch of Summer Fruit Sugar Free in 50cl and 1.5ltr formats both of which are available now. In addition, a special-edition Watermelon Sugar Free will hit shelves in a 50cl format in late January. The launches will ...
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Analysis
Tracy West: Retail commentator
This Christmas your present, as an independent retailer, should arrive on Christmas Eve. It will hopefully come in the form of the extra trade you’ll get once the grocery multiples shut their doors, typically at 4pm. And that is, of course, because of our Sunday Trading Laws and the fact ...
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Cleaning up the market
Car washes used to be a thriving part of many forecourts dealers’ businesses, but the scourge of rogue hand car washes has hit the sector hard. PRA chairman Brian Madderson explains: "Hand car washes (HCWs) have radically lower operating costs than mechanical car wash operators because of the widespread practice ...