All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2011 – Page 6
-
News
Chevron launches probe into refinery tragedy
Chevron has launched its own investigation into the explosion at its Pembroke refinery in which four men died. The inquiry will run in tandem with the Health and Safety Executive’s investigation. One storage tank is out of action and another is damaged but otherwise the plant remains fully operational and ...
-
News
’Surprise changes’ in fuel market
The forecourt industry will continue to adapt and reinvent itself in response to continued change in the market, according to Arthur Renshaw, Experian Catalist’s UK & Ireland manager, in his review of the UK fuel market.Renshaw said the past year has been full of surprises with more change on the ...
-
News
Survey says petrol cars still more popular than diesels
Petrol cars still beat diesel models in the popularity stakes despite the typically higher fuel economy of diesel engines, a study of UK motorists shows.ContractHireAndLeasing.com asked more than 1,700 people: ’When you next change your car, what type of fuel will you opt for?’ of which 35% opted for a ...
-
Analysis
Carry on complaining
Retailers are again being urged to take action against what they perceive to be ’unfair’ or ’predatory’ pricing. Andrew Lawrence of Lawrences Garages, who chaired last month’s RMI Petrol meeting in Gatwick, West Sussex, said it was incumbent on everyone to write to their MPs where there were problems. ...
-
News
in brief
BP honours GrahamGraham Peacock, chief executive of the UK’s biggest independent fuel retailer MRH, was awarded the Long Service and Loyalty award at the recent BP dealer convention in Athens, Greece. The award was also presented to Bob and Adela Rottner (Three Springs, East End and Whittingham Road Service Station); ...
-
News
Torex Profit Clinics boost margins
Retail technology provider Torex is launching Profit Clinics to show fuel and convenience retailers how to get the most out of their Torex point-of-sale system and grow their margins.The programme has been trialled with more than 60 independent retailers so far, and on average, the sessions led to a 2% ...
-
News
Get set for Nestlé’s new biggest-ever promotion
Nestlé is anticipating a huge response to its latest ’Get Set, Go Free’ campaign, the company’s biggest-ever promotional event. Backed by a £3m media campaign and fronted by World Diving Champion Tom Daley, the Get Set, Go Free promotion was first run last year, and triggered a 27% year-on-year uplift ...
-
News
Fanta hits the Beach
Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched a new sub-brand for Fanta.Called Fanta Beach, the drink will initially be available in a strawberry & kiwi flavour which contains natural flavourings. Further variants are planned for 2012.Fanta Beach comes in single 330ml cans and multipacks, 500ml and 2ltr bottles. The launch will be supported ...
-
News
LAST DAY FOR AWARDS ENTRIES!
With the newly re-structured Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards 2011 under way, retailers are rushing to meet today’s deadline in the hope of being one of this year’s winners. Retailers big and small will have the chance to win with the new regional and fuel volume structure. See full ...
-
News
Forecourts win awards
A string of awards were presented to forecourt retailers at Palmer & Harvey’s Pro-Retail Show gala dinner last month.Steve Cunningham of Mace West End Filling Station, in Dingwall in the Highlands, won the Independent Forecourt Retailer of the Year award; while the award for Multiple Forecourt Retailer was won by ...
-
News
Londis announces lower-price pledge
Londis pledged to invest £1m to deliver lower prices on key lines for its retailers at its annual conference last month.Around 700 people attended the event in Birmingham where they heard plans for the year ahead. Musgrave said it was determined to work together with its Londis retailers to make ...
-
News
Anchor’s birthday bash
The Anchor cows are back to celebrate the butter brand’s 125th birthday. A new 40-second TV ad sees the cows getting ready for Anchor’s 125th birthday party in a barn next to the dairy.There are also three 10-second ads which aim to build consumer awareness of the brand’s butter heritage. ...
-
News
Birds Eye adds rice
New Birds Eye Rice Fusions combines vegetables with fluffy, steamed rice. There are four varieties: Mediterranean vegetables; egg fried rice with peas; pilau with peas & spinach; and country mushroom. Each contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. The rice cooks in the microwave in three minutes.The new range is ...
-
News
Irn-Bru’s big ad push
AG Barr is backing Irn-Bru with a £3m media programme in a bid to increase consumer demand beyond the drink’s Scottish heartland.The activity includes the first ever Irn-Bru ad that’s been made specifically for consumers outside Scotland. This summer campaign is part of a £15m annual investment in the brand.Irn-Bru ...
-
News
Costa Express hits forecourts across the UK
New rebranded Costa Express machines have just started rolling out across the UK following the acquisition of Coffee Nation by Costa owner Whitbread earlier this year.The rebranding exercise will increase the number of Costa machines from 900 to 3,000 in the next five years across various industries, including forecourts. Five ...
-
News
Harry Tuffins wins community retailing accolade
Top 50 Indie Harry Tuffins has earned a My Shop is Your Shop Gold Award from the Federation of Wholesale Distributors for its work in the local community.The forecourt operator, which runs eight sites in the northwest of England, is one of 200 convenience retailers to receive the commendation as ...
-
News
Racing start for EQ8
Formula 1 competitor Team Lotus is looking to make an impact on and off the track this season with the launch of a new range of energy drinks called EQ8. With claims that it is made from 100% natural ingredients, and contains moderate levels of natural caffeine, the company says ...
-
News
Jonathan James backs ACS claims of bullying tactics by energy companies
Former Forecourt Trader of the Year Jonathan James was interviewed about the bullying tactics of energy companies on Radio Cambridgeshire this morning. The interview happened on the day the Association of Convenience Stores revealed how basic rights afforded to domestic customers by energy companies are denied to small businesses, costing ...
-
News
Tesco gives 5ppl off in toilet roll promo
Tesco is offering 5ppl off fuel in return for spending just £7.98 on two packs of own-label toilet tissue.The new promotion, which kicked off yesterday and will run for at least two weeks depending on stock levels, will see Tesco customers receive a 5ppl voucher for buying two nine-pack Tesco ...