All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2006 – Page 2
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NewsDatabase: Stay in control, the easy way
We mentioned last month the challenge faced by many retailers today of finding the time to keep proper bookkeeping records, on top of all the other duties they’re expected to perform. The response from retailers is best summed up by one comment: “I sometimes feel that I could only do ...
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Cola with a coffee hit
Britvic Soft Drinks is bringing further innovation to the cola sub-category with the launch of Pepsi Max Cino. The new variant combines the no- sugar maximum taste of Pepsi Max with a shot of cappuccino flavour and is available in 500ml and 2ltr bottles and 6x330ml can multipacks.Research by AC ...
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New Year push for Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched a major promotional push for its sugar-free and Z (Zero Added Sugar) ranges of drinks.Aiming to capitalise on New Year’s diet resolutions, the brands will benefit from new on-pack labelling and a ‘Love the taste, Lose the sugar’ advertising theme.01895 231313
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Top marks for spot checks on gauges
Trading Standards chiefs say they are delighted with the results of spot-checks carried out on tyre pressure gauges over the Christmas season. Checks were made at 14 different forecourts in Leicester with “the vast majority” of gauges either reading correctly or within accepted tolerances of 10%. This meant that when ...
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Service Centre: Pinning it down
I took an awareness trip in December deep into the murky world of Chip & PIN courtesy of Gerald Wooding who is responsible for card acceptance across the Texaco network. The trip was prompted by retailer Mike Andrews who felt that his forecourt at Maiden Newton had suffered an “absolute ...
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NewsBuncefield rebuild in doubt
Safety fears mean that the Buncefield oil terminal in Hemel Hempstead may never be rebuilt. That’s the view of both the Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) and the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA). PRA director Ray Holloway said: “It seems unlikely that Buncefield will ever be rebuilt as it was – ...
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AnalysisBuncefield Burner
On a normal day the Buncefield depot (Hertfordshire Oil Storage Ltd) provides the UK with 5% of its road fuel. But in the early hours of Sunday, December 11, 2005, that all changed. An explosion, and subsequent fire which lasted four days, destroyed around 20 tanks holding three million gallons ...
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NEWS IN BRIEF
More than 50 companies will be exhibiting at the International Fuel and Forecourt Equipment Show (IFFE) at the NEC, Birmingham, from March 19-22. This year’s show sees the return of IFFE as an annual event and will provide an unrivalled opportunity to source new products and business solutions, discuss key ...
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Promotional boost
Glendale is promoting its newly enlarged Yankee snacking range for block merchandising and multi-buy promotions.The latest Yankee products can be microwaved or oven-heated and include filled baguettes and the recently launched Yankee Burritos, both in three flavours. There are also three burger lines and three hot filled-bread varieties. A single ...
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NewsBuilding starts on new biodiesel plant
The £1.5 billion European fuels business, Greenergy International, plans to step up its presence in the UK market as it starts construction of a £13.5 million biodiesel production plant in Humberside.The Immingham-based plant will initially supply 100,000 tonnes of biodiesel a year, and will serve the fast-growing UK and European ...
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News’Service’ stations must do better
Petrol forecourts are falling behind other retail sectors in the customer service stakes, according to a new report. Encouragingly, however, they rank ahead of supermarkets.Forecourts were ranked seventh out of 14 retail sectors – supermarkets were 12th – in the new Are You Being Served? survey by the Grass Roots ...
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NewsShop Doctor: Bellini’s BP Ilkeston, Derbyshire
The multi prize-winning Bellini’s supermarket and BP forecourt is situated on the busy main road between Ilkeston and Heanor and opposite the Ilkeston Community Hospital.Forecourt: The Bellini’s reputation goes before it and I was looking forward to visiting the supermarket. But first – the forecourt. The overall site is not ...
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Arrival at Istobal
Car wash manufacturer Istobal has recently appointed Dave Lindon as its new business development director.Lindon brings with him 16 year’s experience in the car wash industry. He says: “I want to build the company to a stage where Istobal is as synonymous with car washing, as Hoover is to vacuums.” ...
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A cleaner approach
New company Visorvision has launched the V2 Sponge pocket pack for motorcyclists.The V2 visor-cleaning sponge needs no solvents or chemicals to clean, but works with just a little water poured onto it.Helen Moriarty, director of Visorvision, says that most motorcyclists ride unprepared to clean their visors and end up using ...
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Ahead of the rest
United Biscuits UK is investing £3m in the relaunch of its healthier beacon brand Go Ahead. This includes a new logo and packaging design, as well as expansion into the bagged snacks category with two new low-fat ranges – Crinkly crisps and Crispy Bites. The Yoghurt Breaks range will also ...
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Ahead of the rest
United Biscuits UK is investing £3m in the relaunch of its healthier beacon brand Go Ahead. This includes a new logo and packaging design, as well as expansion into the bagged snacks category with two new low-fat ranges – Crinkly crisps and Crispy Bites. The Yoghurt Breaks range will also ...
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ACS slams test schemes
The Association of Convenience Stores has pledged to fight on behalf of retailers, following evidence of aggressive test purchasing practices by police and trading standards officers in Essex and Liverpool. ACS chief executive David Rae said: “Test purchasers should not be allowed to lie about their age, and they should ...
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NewsNEWS REVIEW 2005
JanuaryThe year kicked off with grim tales following the rollout of Chip & PIN, with many retailers encountering problems. Asda triggered a price war with its 3ppl petrol price cut; and THI UK launched the world’s first motorbike washing machine. FebruaryChip & PIN hassle continued with confusion over acceptance ...
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