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Worrying number of motorists drive with defective tyres
The number of motorists driving with defective tyres remains at a very dangerous and worrying level, warns TyreSafe, following figures recently released by the Ministry of Justice.The shocking statistics reveal that the number of people successfully convicted in England and Wales in 2011 at a Magistrates court for driving with ...
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Cuts to public transport mean a car is essential for families outside London
A report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) Minimum Income Standard for the UK, has found that cuts to public transport and rising fares mean families are being forced to rely on cars for the first time. Richard Hebditch, Campaign for Better Transport’s campaigns director, said: "This report shows that ...
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London businesses stock up on non-perishables prior to Olympics
New research shows the majority of businesses in central London and around Games venues (59%) are considering ways to reduce deliveries during the London 2012 Games, while Transport for London TfL continues to work closely with more than 24,000 companies to help them plan. According to a survey of ...
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P&H handheld barcode scanner a big hit, says Hayhoe
Wholesaler Palmer and Harvey, says its pocket-sized barcode scanner launched last December 2011 to make its online ordering offer even easier for independent retailers, has proved very popoular with more than 3,400 customers now using it. Richard Hayhoe, marketing director at Palmer and Harvey, said:‘The barcode scanner has gone ...
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New Forum of Private Business research places under-fire banks in the spotlight
Amid the furore surrounding the LIBOR-fixing scandal, new Forum of Private Business research shows that many cash-starved small businesses are still looking to the banks to provide growth capital and restore confidence. Ninety four per cent of companies on the Forum’s cash flow and finance panel see improved access to ...
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ACS urges retailers to complete Minimum Wage Survey 2012
Local shops across the UK are being asked to provide evidence to understand the impact of the national minimum wage and other employment costs. The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to spend a few minutes completing an online survey that probes the effects of an increase in ...
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News10 sites for Harvest Energy
Ten independent operators have signed up with Harvest Energy, strengthening its brand presence across the UK. The new sites which are currently, or soon to be, displaying the distinctive white, blue and green Harvest Energy livery are, (from north to south): · Snippersgate Service Station, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear (under ...
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Wet weather hits summer food sales
The wettest UK June on record has had such an impact on food retailing that, despite the very strong sales around the Jubilee weekend (June 2-5), the quarter ending June 23 was the worst early summer period for year-on-year sales growth since 2005, according to the latest UK retailer performance ...
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NFRN welcomes delay to plain packaging consultation
The NFRN has welcomed the news that retailers have longer to respond to the government’s consultation on plain packaging and has congratulated the chair of the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops’ Group, Priti Patel MP, for getting the deadline extended to August 10.NFRN National President Alan Smith said: “This is ...
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New JTI campaign focuses on effects of plain packaging proposals
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has today launched a campaign to share its views on the potential consequences of enforcing standardised cigarette packs in the UK. “There is a debate shaping up around standardised packaging and we are an important part of it”, noted Martin Southgate, managing director UK for JTI. ...
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Refinery closures to boost the role of Europe in US gasoline markets
The current state of the crude oil and refining industry in the Northern Atlantic Basin has led to excess European gasoline production playing a vital role, saving the US East Coast from shortages, says GlobalData’s expert analyst Jeffrey Kerr.Economically-hard hit Europe has seen more than its fair share of refinery ...
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Snooty folk drive around in dirtier cars, says AA
Poorer folk may not have so much to spend on cars but they keep them cleaner than better-off drivers, an AA Populus survey of car washing habits reveal.Closer to one-in-10 (average 8.5%) of drivers from blue collar, part-time, unemployed and pensioner backgrounds (socio-economic groups C2 / DE *) wash their ...
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NewsBouncing tyre blasts through Carsley site price poll
Staff at the Carsley Group’s BP North Muskham site on the A1 in Nottinghamshire realised they had suffered a very near miss/freak incident yesterday morning. The full story only emerged when they were trying to get to the bottom of why there was a huge hole blasted through the BP ...
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Packaging issue prompts Robinson Fruit Shoot recall
Britvic Soft Drinks is recalling all Robinsons Fruit Shoot and Fruit Shoot Hydro packs, featuring the new design cap, due to a packaging safety issue. The company said it had identified an issue with a small number of damaged caps which may become fully or partially detached. It believes ...
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Police warn that plain packaging of cigarettes will fuel organised crime and smuggling
Government plans to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products will make it easier for criminals to produce and sell illegal cigarettes, according to a new poll of serving police officers.The poll also revealed real concern among officers that plain packaging will make it easier for children to obtain cigarettes on ...
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BP and Moto extend fuel supply deal
BP and Moto are to continue their longstanding partnership after agreeing an extension to their existing branded fuel supply deal. The agreement will see BP supply to 42 of Moto’s owned and operated locations. All the sites will be located on key motorway or major transient routes making filling up ...
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Peregrine Retail adds third site
Dorset-based Peregrine Retail has completed on the purchase of a third forecourt – Blackhorse Garage, just off Bristol ring road.The Esso-branded site, which has been run by the former owner for 40 years, is located on a busy roundabout with plenty of passing trade and local traffic.John Mason, managing director ...
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ACS and Age UK seminar focuses on catering for older customers
Local shops have come together with Age UK charities from across the country to discuss how local shopping can meet the needs of older customers. At the joint ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) and Age UK Seminar James Lowman, ACS chief executive said: “Older customers account for a ...
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ACS makes submission on tobacco packaging consultation
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has made its submission to the Department of Health consultation opposing the introduction of standardised tobacco packaging in England, Wales and Scotland.The submission sets out concerns about the impact of service times, profitability and highlights concerns that it will fuel the illegal trade.ACS chief ...
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NewsPhillips 66 - the new name for ConocoPhillips
From today ConocoPhillips Limited will be officially changed to Phillips 66 Limited. The name change in the UK follows ConocoPhillips’ global repositioning of its upstream and downstream operations to create two independently operated companies, which took place on May 1. As a result of the repositioning, Phillips 66 Limited, a ...