All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2011 – Page 5
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Tobacco display ban is delayed in Scotland
Scotland’s implementation of the tobacco display ban, due to come into force for larger retailers on October 1, will be delayed because of an ongoing legal challenge. Imperial Tobacco had previously appealed against the provisions of the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services Bill on shop displays but its ...
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Creme Egg’s big dare
Goo Dares Wins is a multi-million pound integrated marketing campaign that sees Creme Egg becoming the first Cadbury brand to link into the Spots v Stripes initiative that aims to get the entire nation playing games.The series of Goo Dares Wins ads aims to show how there’s a mischievous streak ...
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Staff turn blind eye to retail crime
One in 10 retail employees has committed a crime or failed to report a crime committed by colleagues against their employer in the last 12 months, reveals new research by G4S Secure Solutions. The most common crime committed by retail employees was consuming produce without paying for it, ...
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Britvic’s Hydro boost
Robinsons Fruit Shoot Hydro is a new spring water drink for children. It is available in three flavours: orange & pineapple; apple & raspberry; and blackcurrant. It comes in 350ml bottles with a recommended retail price of 85p. The launch is supported by a £2.5m marketing campaign which includes cinema ...
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in brief
First eco site for NI Minister of the Environment Edwin Poots officially opened the new eco-friendly Spar forecourt in Lagan Valley the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. Located on the Hillsborough Road, the knock-down rebuild development introduced several eco-friendly solutions that ...
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Good food campaign
Lurpak is backed by a new cinema ad the next phase in its ’Good Food Deserves’ campaign. In addition, new outdoor print advertising breaks on February 14.
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Fuel prices hurt charities
Volunteer drivers say the cost of fuel is putting charities at risk. Drivers have warned charity chiefs that the 40p per mile allowance cannot cover the cost of using their own cars. Hospice drivers and those ferrying the disabled, elderly and vulnerable, have all contacted charity leaders saying ...
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Gillette’s close shave
New Gillette Fusion ProGlide is a "significant advancement" in shaving performance and comfort versus the existing Gillette Fusion, according to brand owner P&G. It is said to "address every aspect of interaction with hair and skin while taking into account the different shaving habits of men". Features include a redesigned ...
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Cream of the crop
Independent Dealer with up to 9 sites Conor McKibbin was delighted to collect the overall award for Best Rural Independent, making a hat-trick of wins. "We’ve been very fortunate it is the third year we’ve won so we’re delighted," he says. "It’s ...
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NewsMan crisps get makeover
To support a wave of activity on its McCoy’s range, UBUK is giving retailers the chance to win £50-worth of McCoy’s to sell in store. There are five prizes up for grabs. McCoy’s has been given a fresh new look for 2011, as well as a further saturated ...
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Curling out new lines
New to the Snack a Jacks range are Crunchy Curls made from tapioca, rice and corn. They are popped in air instead of fried so contain just 88 calories and 7% fat per 22g bag.Aimed at health-conscious women seeking guilt-free snacks that don’t compromise on taste, they come in two ...
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From pub to pump in one day for Peter Hockenhull
A typical working day starts at approximately 7am when I get up and get ready for another eventful day as a petrol retailer. Before heading to the office, which is four miles from my home, I nip to the pub! Not for a drink but to feed the ...
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Dealing with workers who are off long-term sick plus a new fuel update
When sick pay really pays Life is seldom simple and sometimes problems are more like plagues. My anonymous trader is trying hard to deal with a member of staff who takes long sick spells with a bad back (over two months when the retailer first contacted ...
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NewsDeans Garage, London Road, Marlborough, Wilts
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Deans Garage is situated on London Road on the edge of Marlborough and is, at present, the only garage in the town. It’s on an excellent site with a large frontage and has a well-positioned pole, distinctively branded ’Deans’. Wow, just a week following the VAT ...
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Special delivery
Best Eco-Friendly outlet WiLcomatic Not only did Spar Bluebell Way in Preston, Lancashire win the award for Best Site with a Licence to Sell Alcohol but it scooped the Best Eco-Friendly Outlet award to boot. Energy efficient measures include lighting and ...
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From diet to sugar free
Diet Irn Bru has changed its name to Irn-Bru sugar free and will be back on TV for the first time in five years.Brand owner AG Barr says diet Irn-Bru has enjoyed an excellent year of national sales growth. According to Nielsen data, it has experienced 6% growth across the ...
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Wincor Nixdorf drives eco efforts with green IT
Retail and bank technology provider Wincor Nixdorf has unveiled a range of ’green’ IT solutions to help forecourt retailers become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.At the annual Wincor World show in Paderborn, Germany last month the company introduced developments in state-of-the-art green hardware components, software for energy consumption control ...
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Relentless extension
Coca-Cola Enterprises is extending its Relentless range with the launch of a new variant, Libertus.The introduction of the new sugar-free stimulation drink coincides with the unveiling of a new look across the rest of the range. Libertus contains just 20 calories per 500ml can but the same amount of caffeine, ...
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Forecourt resilience
Average convenience retail property prices in the UK increased by 2.1% during 2010, compared to a decline of 9.8% in 2009, with forecourts proving particularly resilient, according to Christie & Co’s latest Business Outlook. Tony Evans, head of retail at Christie & Co, said: "The [forecourt] sector as ...