All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2008 – Page 2
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Very good grilling
Lincat has launched a range of contact/panini grills as part of its new generation of Lynx 400 electric, counter-top cooking equipment.Lincat says the grills are perfect for toasted sandwiches and paninis because the new models heat up quickly and have excellent heat retention with precise thermostatic control. There are ...
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Gardner in Westacre purchase
Top 50 independent group Gardner Garages has bought the BP Westacre Service Station in Wilton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire from Triple Eight Ltd for £1.825 million.Current volume is 5.5mlpa with shop sales in the 2,500 sq ft Spar shop of £1m-plus, according to Gardner Garages chairman Clive Gardner, who has sold ...
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Fragile supply
A recent survey by car supermarket group Motorpoint revealed that car owners have been increasingly leaving their vehicles at home since fuel prices broke through the £1-a-litre barrier at the beginning of November.The company apparently conducted a survey of drivers to check the established perception that the cost-burdened British motorist ...
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Moving forward
Aleef Garages is one of the biggest names in the UK independent forecourt retail sector, and few in the industry could have failed to spot the recent headlines about thecompany. In November, nine former Aleef employees, including three former directors, were jailed for their part in a major tax fraud ...
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NewsForecourts are still ’hot’ stuff
Investors have snapped up two Top 50 Indie retailers in recent weeks, with experts saying the forecurt property market is "on fire".Petrol Express has paid £8 million for fellow retailer Bond Hamill. The deal, announced by Global Natural Energy plc (GNE Group) - which owns Petrol Express, adds sevenfreehold and ...
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NewsFlap-tastic offer
The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys is giving Forecourt Trader readers the chance to win boxes full of its yummy flapjacks.There are 15 prizes up for grabs, each worth £25 and consisting of a presentation box with a selection of moist and buttery flapjacks. Varieties include really raspberry, mighty oat and choc ...
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HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAYS
To claim your Giveaway, simply write your name, address and telephone number on a postcard or sealed envelope stating what you want - The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys, Coca Cola, Evian or Gillette - and we’ll do the rest, including delivery. Send it to us at Forecourt Trader, William Reed Business ...
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Eco-friendly eggs
Cadbury Trebor Bassett’s (CTB) Easter line up includes Cadbury Treasure eggs and an Easter egg trail pack as well as an updated luxury range and new spring-themed designs across the shell egg range.Underpinning CTB’s Easter activity is the company’s ’Purple Goes Green’ initiative.For the first time, specifically for Easter, the ...
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Evian’s New Year health drive
Evian’s Detox campaign is back for the eighth consecutive year, with a £1.5m marketing campaign. The campaign capitalises on consumers’ start-of-year health drive and will reach them through a variety of media including outdoor and press.Detox 08 will communicate the purity of Evian and the role it plays within body ...
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NewsCredit crunch in the real world
January’s always a bit of a grim month and this year’s could be grimmer as that ’credit crunch’ we’ve all been hearing about since last summer is about to hit - hard and soon. For most of us (at least those among us who don’t have an account with ...
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Commission posse visits Harry Tuffins
Two members of the Conservative Commission into Small Shops on the High Street were in Ludlow last month meeting representatives of local business groups - including Paul Delves, managing director of award-winning forecourt and supermarket operator Harry Tuffins.The purpose of the meeting, which included Philip Dunne, MP for Ludlow, and ...
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Coinstar expansion
Somerfield has teamed up with Coinstar E-Payment Services to roll out its Gift Card programme throughout its UK forecourts.Shoppers are able to choose from a selection of gift cards from top high street names such as Debenhams and the Arcadia Group.Coinstar managing director, Mohit Davar, says the deal ...
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NewsIn the surgery this month - Pump Hill Service Station, Clacton on Sea, Essex
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Pump Hill Service Station is on the B1027 which runs between Clacton and Colchester. It is clearly marked by two poles and shares an area with a car sales business.FORECOURT: I was concerned when I noticed the advertised pole price for diesel was 111ppl and I needed to ...
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Service Centre with Jac Roper
== New Year, new rules ==If you are licensed and trade in Scotland, make very sure that you don’t sleepwalk into the Scottish Licensing Act 2005 which opens its doors for applications from February 1.The actual Act doesn’t kick in until September 2009, but between now and then you may ...
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Card scam victim warns retailers
The innocent village garage owner whose Jet outlet made national headlines for being at the hub of an international credit card scam has issued a warning to all retailers.Up to £1 million has been taken from the bank accounts of customers who used the mini pay machine at Houghton Garage, ...
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RMIF calls for fuel duty review
The delay or cancellation of future fuel duty rises were at the heart of a 2008 Budget submission by the Retail Motor Industry Federation. The submission, from Ray Holloway, director of the RMIF’s Independent Garage and Fuel Division, and Sue Robinson, director of the RMIF’s National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), ...
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Bundles of sales
Gillette is celebrating the success of its first mixed case of products for retailers with a new year giveaway.The Grooming Bundle contains five top-selling Gillette brands with a total of 26 selling units. The company says buying the products as a bundle means an overall saving of 27% for retailers. ...
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It’s a bug’s Life
Failing to look after your tanks and pipework properly could really land you in hot water. Not only can a fuel leak seriously damage and pollute the environment, it could end with a hefty fine. But while leaks are something forecourt operators are well aware of, experts are warning retailers ...
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in brief
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched its Community Heroes Award for 2008. Now in its third year, the competition rewards retailers who have made a difference in their community. The top prize includes a place at the Gala dinner and £1,000. For an entry form log onto the ...
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Super fruit booster
Bakehouse is introducing two products aimed at the healthier snacking market. Booster Bars contain fruit, nuts and seeds and are ideal for eating on the go.Available in two varieties: honey & hazlenut and superfruits, the bars are high in fibre and low in saturated fat. Each 65g bar contains at ...
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