All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2004
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NewsRegent Street
the sight of the REGENT BRAND may bring back memories to anyone around in the ‘60s. But now, after more than 30 years off the road, the familiar red and blue signage – which was phased out by Texaco in the late ‘60s – is making a comeback.The brand was ...
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Rebrand for Sharps
Monkhill Confectionery is relaunching its Sharps toffee range as Sharps of York, with five new products and a six-figure consumer marketing campaign.The company is revitalising the Sharps brand, which was first launched in 1911, with new packaging and the reintroduction of Sir Kreemy Knut – the eccentric aristocratic character first ...
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Relationships with police a top priority
Total’s manager of retail direct operations Simon Palmer has become new chairman of the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) and revealed plans to make close partnerships with police forces the cornerstone of his campaign to boost forecourt security.Palmer said: “By building closer partnerships we can better share our intelligence, jointly ...
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NewsMoney on the shelf
However obvious it may seem, we still need to remind ourselves that stock is money, and that it should be counted and protected as if it were bundles of notes on the shelves rather than ‘just’ packets of cigarettes or bottles of pop or packets of crisps. Two recent experiences ...
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Where is the loyalty?
This question was posed by Asif Kassam, who runs KP Hill Service Station in Manchester, and who was royally ticked off with PayZone because the company had just installed a competing terminal next door to his own. A few years ago I used to get bitter complaints from retailers who ...
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NewsLondis retailers say ’yes’ to Musgrave
Londis retailers have voted overwhelmingly in support of a buyout from Budgens owner Musgrave UKAs expected, the majority of Londis shareholders – 97 per cent – gave their approval of the proposed acquisition at an Extraordinary General Meeting held in Birmingham on June 22.Musgrave and Londis will now await court ...
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Mo’gas: An irreverent view from the network
IT’S MY OWN FAULT REALLY. I mean, it’s not like this is the first time I’ve suffered such a disappointment. After all, I’ve been round the block a few times and really should have known better. Every time good old En-ger-land are in a major football competition it’s the same. ...
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NewsImpulse onslaught
Manor Bakeries is increasing the presence of its Mr Kipling and Cadbury Cakes brands in the impulse snacking cake category with the launch of a range of muffins, flapjacks and brownies.The eat-now cake market is worth £142m and is showing growth of 29.9 per cent year on year, although the ...
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Lasting impression
Although keeping your site in full working order has to be at the top of your list of priorities, important maintenance is being neglected by many retailers, according to equipment and maintenance companies.Steve Watts, sales director at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, says: “There is a lack of proactive and preventative maintenance in ...
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NewsHooops of prizes
United Biscuits has introduced a new text and win on-pack promotion for its £63m Hula Hoops brand.From July 5 for 12 weeks, the promotion will be appearing across 125 million packs of Hula Hoops impulse packs, big bags, and multipacks.The £3m prize value includes 2,000 iPod minis, 2,000 recordable DVD ...
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Pringles go global
In a bid to drive sales of its core range, Pringles has launched a new promotional campaign called Taste the World.Texas BBQ sauce, Mexican Salsa and a new Smokin’ Bacon flavour will fall under the new Taste the World banner. The new initiative will be supported by a £1.5m marketing ...
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Ginsters to sponser TV show
As part of its £5 million marketing campaign this year, Ginsters has signed its first-ever TV sponsorship deal.From July to September, Ginsters will sponsor ITV1’s news Saturday night prime-time show Simply the Best hosted by Phil Tufnell and Kirsty Gallacher.01579 386380
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Giant proportions for Penn State pretzels
Pretzel manufacturer Union Snack has unveiled a giant version of its Penn State pretzel range.Penn State Giants are available in a 250g original salted variety and contain less than three per cent fat.The new products joins the existing range which comprises salted, sea salt & black pepper, sour cream & ...
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Sula gets indulgent
Food Brokers has launched a range of premium indulgent sugar-free sweets under the Sulá brand.Sulá’s established orange & lemon and forest fruits fruit drops are now joined by two new flavours – choco mint and strawberry & cream.Georgina South, marketing manager for Sulá at Food Brokers, said: “Sugar-free continues to ...
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Fuel gazing
For those fuel retailers concerned about the future of the petrol retailing business, the new report from the UK Petroleum Industry Association has sought to reassure them that for the next 50 years at least, there’s more than enough oil to go round for all transport energy needs.The report, entitled ...
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Stock loss fightback
Wetstock losses. It’s a drum that’s been banged for the past 10 years, and now PRA director Ray Holloway is upping the beat by launching a fighting fund to tackle the problem and put fuel delivery in a respectable, professional place. At the moment it is in a dark, murky ...
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PRA launches fund to fight stock loss
A fighting fund to tackle the industry-wide problem of wetstock losses is being launched by the Petrol Retailers’ Association.PRA director Ray Holloway is casting the net to see how many retailers will support his challenge to change the way fuel is delivered without any check on the quantity actually dropped ...
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Fruitini extesion
Del Monte has introduced a new extension to its Fruitini brand with Fruitini Squeezie.The Del Monte Fruitini Squeezie range is expected to increase the brand’s share of the ambient dessert market from 5.3 per cent to 10 per cent by 2006.Fruitini Squeezie is a crushed fruit snack targeted at children ...
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Nestle extends Polo portfolio
Polo mints are now available in a new format following the launch of Polo Strong Mini Mints.From this month, Polo Strong Mini Mints will come in giant Polo-shaped packs each containing 50 sweets. Packed in outers of 20, the new product has a rrp of 79p.The core Polo range is ...
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NewsWall’s unveil eco-friendly freezer
Unilever Ice Cream & Frozen Food has launched a range of eco-friendly fridges as part of its commitment to caring for the environment.The company has been working with the support of Greenpeace to develop the new freezers, which run on natural gas refrigerant – hydrocarbon (HC) – which neither contributes ...