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ACS reveals ‘widespread abuse’ by energy companies
Energy companies are bullying their business customers into unfair contracts and overpaying, according to a survey published today by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The survey, which polled convenience store owners across the country, reveals that more than a third of those polled have been overcharged by their supplier ...
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BP awards £75m supply chain contract to DHL
BP’s has awarded a £75 million contract to DHL Supply Chain to manage its the warehousing and distribution of goods for its UK convenience retail business until 2018. The contract builds on DHL’s eight-year track record for implementing efficiency improvements for BP UK Convenience Retail, aiming to achieve even ...
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Petrol prices are easing but there’s still some way to go, says AA
The price of petrol at UK pumps has fallen by 4ppl in the past month but with a 10ppl drop in the wholesale petrol price across northern Europe, there is still 6ppl to go, the AA has said.In its latest Fuel Price Report, published today, the AA said that a ...
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Ford ‘easy fuel’ system deters vehicle fuel thefts
Ford’s Easy Fuel system that prevents the expensive mistake of misfuelling is also proving a deterrent to petrol and diesel thieves, the company has said.The escalating value of fuel has led to thefts from vehicles increasing by 25% in the past year to a reported 4,500 cases in the UK ...
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Growth of the ’glamwich’ - the new lunchtime meal
Saving money is a top priority for Brits with 45% stating saving money as the reason to make a packed lunch. The average consumer saves £29 a month making their own packed lunch – the equivalent of £13 billion a year.It’s not just our bank balance that has benefited from ...
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Indie retailer Julian Holliss takes on 130-mile challenge
Independent forecourt retailer Julian Holliss is embarking on an extreme triathlon to help raise funds for CLIC Sargent and the Derriford Childrens Cancer Service (DCCS).The owner of Devon-based Holliss Service Stations, which operates three forecourts, will be traversing the county of Devon from North to South in a day, covering ...
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MFG appoints former Murco manager to new operations role
Top 50 Indie Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has brought another former Murco manager onto its team with the appointment of Matthew Bird as operations manager.Matt joins MFG after working for Murco Petroleum for the past nine years. He initially joined the oil company as an area retail manager and was ...
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BP wins ’food to go mission’ category at CTP awards
BP won the ‘Best convenience retailer for the food to go mission award’, at last night’s annual CTP Awards organised by shopper research specialist Him, held at the Tate Modern, London. Now in its 10th year the CTP awards are the only industry awards where convenience shoppers and staff ...
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Commuters opt for adventure sport motorcycles as sales soar 47.5%
The latest new motorcycle and scooter figures show last month sales overall were down 3.5% against April 2011. Sales of scooters of less than 50cc were down 9.6% in April, while 50cc-plus motorcycle sales have decreased by 2.5%.Sue Robinson, director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association which represents motorcycle ...
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FairFuelUK ramps up support for Budget amendment to scrap duty hike
Campaigning group FairFuelUK is urging motorists and businesses to contact their MPs and ask them to support a Budget amendment that would see the August 3ppl fuel duty rise scrapped.FairFuelUK has been working with a group of supportive MPs to have a proposed amendment put forward to the Budget. If ...
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Little appetite for electric vehicles, say business drivers
More than six out of ten business drivers would not change their traditionally fuelled vehicle for electric power, according to a new survey by vehicle leasing and fleet management specialist, ALD Automotive. Less than a third (32%) of drivers said that they would consider changing to an electric vehicle. Of ...
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More Total dealers move Gulf
Three former Total dealers have rebranded to Gulf with a further 12 to follow over the next two months. These include Martins of Andover, Hampshire, and the 3.3mlpa Bishops of Bromyard, Hertforshire. Jenny Lockwood, national accounts manager at GB Oils, said: “These dealers recognise the potential of the Gulf brand ...
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Londis launches tool kit to help drive sales
Londis has launched a tool kit for its retailers to help them meet the high expectations of shoppers when it comes to standards, promotions, price, range and customer service. The Right Every Time toolkit takes the Londis motto to think like a consumer and act like a retailer and forms ...
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Morrisons to cut fuel prices by 2ppl, as wholesale prices fall
Morrisons will slash the price of fuel by 2ppl across its 300-strong network tomorrow, as wholesale oil prices continue to decline. The supermarket’s average prices are already below the average – at just over £1.35ppl for unleaded and £1.41 for diesel – and the latest price reduction will be its ...
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Musgrave reports positive financial results for 2011
Budgens and Londis brand owner Musgrave Group has reported sales of €4.5bn up 1.6%, delivering a profit of €71m 1% below last year, in its financial results for 2011. Debt increased from a net cash position of €21m in 2010 to €187m at year-end following the acquisition of Superquinn. Chris ...
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Future fuel duty rates could increase by 50% to offset fall in motoring tax income, says RAC Foundation
The government could make up the decline in revenue collected from fuel duty and vehicle excise duty (VED) by raising the fuel duty rate by 50%, according to a new report by the RAC Foundation.Projections show the amount of fuel duty revenue collected by the Exchequer currently stands at 1.7% ...
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New Tesco 5ppl-off fuel promotion
Tesco has today launched a new 5ppl off fuel promotion which will run until May 20. Advertised as ’a helping hand filling the car’ the offer means for every £50 customers spend in store or online, they’ll receive 5ppl of every litre of fuel. "It’s just our way of saying ...
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One in eight motorists drive on vapours
One in eight motorists drive with a near-empty tank of petrol, with a quarter of 18-34 year olds admitting to being a ‘vapour trailer’, according to new research from breakdown organisation Green Flag.The research shows that 4.6 million (13%) of motorists have found themselves driving on empty in the past ...
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Fuel tanker driver strike averted as union accepts a deal
A strike by tanker drivers has been averted today (Friday 11 May) with drivers voting narrowly to accept proposals tabled after eight days of talks at Acas. Members of Unite the union, working for seven major oil distribution firms, voted by 51% overall on a turnout of 69% to accept ...
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Environment Agency removes drought status in certain areas
South West England, the Midlands and parts of Yorkshire are no longer in drought and it’s unlikely that water companies will impose hosepipe bans in these areas over the summer, the Environment Agency has said. The wettest April on record and continuing rainfall in May have significantly increased river and ...