All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2007
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Increased funding and new chairman for Torex
A new chairman and £15 million–worth of increased bank funding have been announced by Torex plc, as it moves to get back on track following its recent well-publicised problems. Steve Marshall has been appointed to the main board with immediate effect as non-executive chairman. Marshall was formerly CEO of both ...
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TOREX REASSURES RETAILERS
As the investigation into retail systems provider Torex Retail continues, the company’s Petroleum and Convenience (P&C) division has maintained its ‘business as usual’ stance.The latest corporate developments have seen Keith Taylor, a turnaround expert who’s previously worked for the NHS and software group Morse, appointed as acting chief executive. The ...
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GREEN HEALTH CHECK FOR CARS
Drivers are being offered a free environmental health check on their cars as part of BP’s ‘targetneutral’ scheme.The Green Light check for petrol cars is available at 250 Kwik-Fit MOT centres nationwide until March 3rd and aims to help drivers reduce emissions through a quick four-point check on exhaust emissions, ...
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CADBURY RECALLS EASTER EGGS
Cadbury has been forced to recall a selection of its Easter lines because they do not carry the correct nut allergy labelling.The products being recalled were made on a production line that also manufactures products containing nuts, but do not carry a warning for nut allergy sufferers.This latest recall follows ...
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BP DENIES CHIP AND PIN FRAUD
BP has dismissed claims that a credit card scam at a Surrey petrol station is linked to its Chip and PIN terminals.Motorists have reported finding fraudulent international debits on their bank statements after paying by Chip and PIN at the site in Redhill, with at least 20 customers believed to ...
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WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
South East Water is ending its hosepipe ban, despite warning of the possibility of another hot summer.David Shore, the company’s director of assets, said: “With the recent rainfall now starting to refill our key underground sources, we are more confident of being able to meet demand for water if we ...
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NewsTick tock
Although we’ve written frequently about the problems encountered when someone suddenly moves from operating one or two sites to a multi-site operation, we make no apology for returning to the issue. This is because some of these operators are about to hit their first accounting year-end.Our experience has been that ...
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Speedy soak up
A new type of industrial absorbent, which is said to soak up oil and fuel spills faster than traditional clay granules, is available from Yorkshire-based Northern Insulation Pipeline Stockists (NIPS).Isol8 is made from biodegradable coconut husk and has already been supplied to tank installation company Fuelsafe.NIPS director Jeremy Bent (pictured ...
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NewsProtect and serve
A device to protect customers from Chip & PIN fraud is to be introduced nationwide by Ingenico UK, following a successful trial at a Boots store in Cambridge.The ViewSafe cradle, developed by Secure Access Solutions (SAS), is a magnifying lens which covers the terminal, allowing only the customer using it ...
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Natural selection
Eat Natural has launched an indulgent new seasonal snack bar, which will be available for a limited period of four months.The introduction follows the success of a special summer recipe bar last year - Eat Natural now plans to introduce three limited-edition seasonal lines throughout the year.The current product combines ...
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NewsIn the surgery this month
General Appearance: Driving from the Manor House area along the very busy A503 Seven Sisters Road towards Finsbury Park, I made a ’stealthcheck’ on what I thought would be a cutting-edge, gold mine of a Jet Service Station and shop. Wow, what a surprise - this is in fact a ...
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Mo’gas
Recently that motley crew of the world’s most powerful people all met up at Davos in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. Despite its name, this Forum doesn’t confine itself to economic matters but tries to hold discussions on a wide-ranging set of issues. Of course, Uncle Tony, Prudence Brown ...
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Smart message system
A new directional sound system, available from Audionation, can help retailers to deliver audio messages to customers, without annoying staff, says company director, Mark Webster.The H-450 speaker can pinpoint sound to specific zones in a store or forecourt, minimising unwanted noise pollution elsewhere. "When several different audio contents are playing ...
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Spotlight on Maoam
A high-profile advertising and online campaign aims to keep Haribo’s Maoam brand in the spotlight in 2007. TV advertising, which breaks this month and runs into March before a second stint in June, is expected to reach an estimated 22 million consumers across a range of channels - while complying ...
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Organic shake just for men
My Goodness has launched what it says is the UK’s first organic impulse drink for men.The new For Goodness Shakes organic vanilla bean drink contains as much fibre as a bowl of porridge.The launch is supported by a £2m press and sampling campaign. In addition, the drink is endorsed by ...
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Mike Jennings
== What is Stage II Vapour Recovery? ==Stage II Vapour Recovery legislation came into force in the UK on October 1 2006, and means that those existing sites dispensing more than 3.5 million litres of petrol a year will need to fit specialist equipment to capture fumes at the pump ...
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Taste of Heaven
Nestlé Rowntree is targeting the growing premium chocolate sector with the launch of Heaven, a range of Swiss chocolate with indulgent soft centres.Described as an accessible ’connoisseur’ brand aimed at women, Heaven will be available from mid-February and is being supported by a £4m media spend, including a heavyweight TV ...
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NewsHealthier snacks
Walkers is relaunching its Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and French Fries with significant reductions in their saturated fat and salt content.Supported by a £5m campaign, including TV advertising, the changes follow those made to the core Walkers crisps range last year, and see an 80% reduction in saturated fat and ...
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Three subs join Ginsters roll range
Ginsters has launched a new range of sub-style rolls. There are three varieties, all made using a premium white-bread roll that has a specially-enriched dough which is meant to maintain its fresh-baked characteristics for longer.The flavours are: chargrilled chicken & bacon; ham, egg & tomato; and double cheese & onion.Ginsters ...