All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2005
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NewsCo-op/Shell, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, near Bolton
Last month’s issue of Forecourt Trader featured the Petrol Division of United Co-operatives and reported some very impressive shop developments and results. I resolved to visit a site as soon as possible then remembered that the report mentioned one at Westhoughton near Bolton – I was up that way so ...
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NewsPromises, promises
Masterfoods is expecting a 20% uplift in sales in its Galaxy large block range, following the launch of Promises, which it claims will attract new customers to the brand as well as create a new ‘everyday luxury’ confectionery category.Available from September, Promises has been developed in response to the growing ...
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Uncork the potential
Three out of 10 shoppers in licensed forecourts are unaware that they can buy alcohol in the store, says a new report by Interbrew. The company’s national account controller, Bob Reason, says: “This is holding back sales so operators need to remind customers that they can buy alcohol at every ...
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Licence to print money
The deadline for applying for your expensive new off licence ‘grandfather’ rights is now approaching swiftly. But it isn’t just retailers dragging their feet – a lot of councils aren’t up to speed either. Susan Young from Nantybuch Service Station at Tredegar, Gwent, was the first petrol station retailer in ...
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Mo’gas: An irreverent view from the network
“SO THAT’S THE END of our business, then,” said the voice of doom, aka the wife. “What’s that my dear?” I replied. “This levying a £1.34 a mile congestion charge, of course. People just won’t be able to afford it – they’ll just stop using their cars as much,” she ...
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Lucozade rides high
Lucozade Sport, the official sports drink of the FA Premier League, is launching a football-themed on-pack promotion.Featuring Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard, it is supported by a £2.1m marketing campaign and gives consumers the chance to instantly win money-can’t-buy Premier League-related prizes .The top prize is a limo ride ...
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Get the hang of it
Some suppliers are saying sales of sugar confectionery are up slightly and others are saying the market’s flat, but one thing they are all agreed on is that hanging bags are the big sales success story for forecourts. That’s because in cars up and down the country, glove boxes are ...
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Gallaher voted top
Gallaher has won Best Supplier as voted for by retailers in the annual Convenience Tracking Programme Awards, organised by Harris International Marketing.The tobacco company was voted top for its commitment to the convenience sector, full order fulfilment, knowledge of shoppers, knowledge of retailers’ business, and for its expertise in display ...
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NewsThe force is strong
It could go either way. Rikki Hunt could soon be putting the finishing touches to his plans for Fuelforce Mark 2. Or he could decide he’s had enough of the industry for now, and pursue the many offers he’s had for non-executive directorships.
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NewsNew faces
Moving from catering to petrol retailing doesn’t sound a logical step, but almost two years ago the Malek family hit the ground running with their first forecourt venture and have turned a busy site in North Devon into an impressive forecourt with 2,200sq ft shop and extensive car washing facilities. ...
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Extra thin Styx for students
Swedish Match has launched an extra slim filters version of its Styx Combi Pack.Just like the slim filters variant, it combines 50 green cigarette rolling papers with 50 filters, in one convenient pocket-sized flip-top box.Rrp is 59p and packs are targeted at 18-30-year-old students and first-jobbers who want thinner papers.01494 ...
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Special edition
Forecourts could generate extra revenue from newspaper and magazine sales through the use of battery-powered news vending machines sited next to their pumps.The Journal Vending Company’s compact unit measures just 1606mm high x 809mm wide by 352mm deep and is able to vend single copies of newspapers and magazines. It ...
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Half-litre prices will “floor” drivers
Retailers would be “incredibly stupid” to display prices for half a litre if diesel reaches £1 a litre, says the AA Motoring Trust.Because the majority of pole signs are not able to display more than 99.9ppl, retailers are being forced to consider their options, as fears of diesel breaching £1 ...
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Somerfield works on helping the disabled
Somerfield is looking to make its forecourt stores more accessible for disabled people by trialling ServiceCall, a system that enables disabled customers to request service from within their vehicle.With ServiceCall retailers can make their premises comply with Disability Discrimination Act regulations where expensive building renovations are either an impossibility or ...
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NewsDunhill development
Premium cigarette brand Dunhill has been relaunched following a two-year development, which has resulted in a new look and taste.The modern and aspirational image is designed to appeal to 20-35-year-old premium-brand smokers. Claire Doyle, head of brand at British American Tobacco, said: “Smokers’ attitudes at the premium end of the ...
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Tropical delights
Another exotic flavour is joining the Jamaican fruit drink range, Tropical Rhythms, which is marketed in this country by Ubevco Distributors.June plum – which has a high vitamin C content – is apparently a popular fruit throughout the Caribbean, and has been blended with lime and ginger to produce a ...
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Crunch time
A glance at the latest research into bagged snacks may surprise many forecourt retailers. Mintel’s latest report, Crisps and Snacks, June 2005, shows falling sales of crisps and savoury snacks across all retail outlets. Just three years ago, it says, total sales were £2.4bn but now that has dropped by ...
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NewsCompetitive edge
Most motorists wouldn’t go a year without a service on their car, but many retailers are failing to show the same care and consideration for their business. Instead of protecting their investment and committing to preventative maintenance of vital equipment, retailers – particularly independents – are waiting until something goes ...
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Classic Corners of the USA
Müller Corner has four new American Classic flavours: Alabama chocolate fudge cake, blueberry Manhattan cheesecake, New England banoffee pie and Florida Key lime pie.They come in 150g single pots, rrp 38p; and in a six-pack for £1.99. The Florida Key lime pie flavour is only available in the six-pack. The ...