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Motorway shop prices under fire
Which Car? magazine is urging consumers to stop but not shop at motorway service stations. The magazine surveyed 51 sites and bought a selection of snacks (500ml still water, 250ml can of Red Bull, 215g bag of Jelly Babies, a large chicken salad sandwich and a 50g packet of Walkers ...
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Results of this month’s online poll:
Do you think the government’s 11th-hour reprieve on business rates will be the first step towards a fairer rates system for businesses? yes 14%no 86% The Chancellor’s last-minute decision to let retailers spread the cost of their business rates bills over three years obviously did little to inspire confidence in ...
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NewsBudget no help to retailers
The Budget, with its increases on fuel, alcohol and tobacco will do nothing to help retailers, according to trade associations representing petrol and convenience retailers. James Lowman, chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) ) said the Chancellor’s failure to act to prevent tax rises will hurt local ...
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Julian raises £7,500 for the NSPCC
Devon-based independent filling station and convenience store retailer Julian Holliss has raised £7,500 for the NSPCC following the completion of a number of endurance feats. He is pictured presenting the cheque to Carrie Cardale, NSPCC corporate fundraising manager for the south west. Julian, who runs Holliss Filling Stations, with ...
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Scottish grocers call for tougher action against black market tobacco
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has called on the Scottish Parliament not to proceed with plans to ban the display of tobacco as proposed in the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill. In its submission to the Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee, SGF suggests rather than applying ...
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BP launches Gift Card programme
BP is now offering its customers the chance to purchase a range of gift cards from leading retailers, following a deal with gift card programme provider Coinstar E-Payment Services Limited. The introduction of the programme to BP Connect and Express and M&S Simply Food at BP Connect nationwide stores will ...
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Dolphin Retail goes into liquidation
Forecourt operator Dolphin Retail has gone into liquidation. The company which had 22 sites in the UK, including petrol stations in Scotland and Yorkshire, blamed the move on the credit crunch. A spokesman for Dolphin Retail told Scotland’s Peebleshire News: “The business is quite a profitable one but has become ...
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Gulf Retail strengthens its Scottish operation
Gulf Retail has appointed Karlos Ambrus as regional manager, Scotland. Ambrus, 45, from Falkirk, will be responsible for business development from The Borders to the Highlands and brings to Gulf Retail a wealth of experience in petrol retailing. Ambrus joins Gulf from Thames Petroleum although his association with the ...
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PRA aims to boost ranks and strengthen industry role
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) aims to strengthen its lobbying role and introduce a range of new initiatives as it continues in its role as the main representative voice of the sector. This includes bolstering its benefits package with the introduction of exclusively tailored financial products. Last month ...
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Total makes April its Green Car month
This month has been deemed National Green Car Month by Total. Working in association with Nationwide Autocentre, the oil company is offering free ’green’ car services on its forecourts throughout April. The 10-minute service has been specifically designed to make engines more fuel efficient. It will include a look at ...
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Sewell Retail wins prestigious award
Sewell Retail has been named one of the best companies to work for in the country. The Top 50 Indie retailer was included in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Companies to Work for Top 100 – ranked 45. The list recognises the efforts of employers to create workplaces that are ...
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Warning on biodiesel
An investigation by consumer website www.cleangreencars.co.uk has revealed potential dangers in buying a high-blend biodiesel called B30, which does not have the approval of many car manufacturers to use in their vehicles. It is currently sold through Morrisons forecourts. The company’s petrol director Phil Maud, said each pump has a ...
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New Connect site for Motor Fuel Group
Motor Fuel Group has opened a new BP Connect franchise site including a Wild Bean Café.The Crownwoods Connect forecourt in Eltham, South London, was built in 14 weeks at a cost of about £1m - it was previously a closed site owned by BP. The site, which ...
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Murco signs Costcutter in shop deal
Murco has signed a three-and-a-half-year shop supply contract with Costcutter, worth more than £100m a year. Murco’s general manager non-fuel, Tony Walker, commented: "The performance of our shops and their importance to the income of our business has grown rapidly over the past few years. It is therefore vitally important ...
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Drivers to stay at home for their holidays
More people are expected to take their holidays in the UK this year as the recession bites. The news comes from an AA/Populus survey of 11,147 AA members. It should be good for forecourts, with more motorists on the road this summer. However, the AA found that more than one ...
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Murco’s IT network means much greater efficiency
Murco is moving 62 more of its forecourts over to its state-of-the-art core network to help increase management efficiency. The 62 join 168 other Murco sites in using the Timico-provided network. Umar Bajwa, manager UK networks at Murco Petroleum, explained: "We are expanding our presence in the non-fuel retailing sector ...
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Fight over rate hikes will go on
The Chancellor’s 11th hour decision to back down over business rates is a step in the right direction but still not enough to help retailers, according to industry groups. Business rates were due to rise across the board by 5% on April 1, but after mounting pressure from various interested ...
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Looks too good to be true? It probably is, says Ronson
Gerald Ronson, chief executive of leading property group Heron International, and founder of Snax 24 predecessor Heron Service Stations, summed up the past few years of the property market with the words: "If it looks too good to be true, that’s because it probably is." He was addressing an audience ...
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Results of this month’s online poll:
Do you think petrol retailing is one of the more resilient businesses to be in during a recession? yes 76%no 24% The vast majority of you obviously have faith in the sector, and think the forecourt industry is one of the safest areas to be working in during the current ...