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MPs given the lowdown on the plight of petrol retailers
Fuel retailers work under great financial pressure in order to provide a vital service, Ray Holloway, director of the Petrol Retailers Association told a group of MPs at a meeting in London yesterday (Wednesday, February 6). Holloway met the cross-party group of MPs to discuss the current position of the ...
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Trial shows thieves exactly who’s BOSS
The British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) says it has seen "very encouraging" results from a trial it has been running in Hertfordshire where it acts as the middle-man between retailers and police. The trial, which started in April, is a versionof BOSS’s existing Forecourt Watch scheme, which operates in more ...
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Castrol has signed a channel partner contract with Convenience Distribution Group aimed at improving delivery of products to forecourts nationwide. Convenience Distribution Group has 12 distribution centres around the UK, and Castrol said the deal would offer retailers benefits such as smaller minimum order quantities and faster delivery.Palmer ...
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Warning to check contractor status
Petrol retailers are facing the threat of legal action by appointing inexperienced contractors with inadequate training and little industry knowledge, warns Steve Martin, managing director of sign installation specialist Xmo Strata. "With ever changing legislation, dealers need tobe totallyaware of their responsibilities before bringing anyone on site to ensure ...
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Is this the dearest fuel in the country?
Allan Henry who runs the John Henry service station in Dalmuir, Clydebank, is selling petrol for 125.9ppl and diesel for 131.9ppl. His prices are so high they were featured in the local Clydebank Post newspaper. However Allan refutes claims that his prices are a money-making scheme. Instead he said he ...
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Soft drinks market is fast losing its fizz
Consumers are drinking soft drinks more regularly - so says a new report from Datamonitor. It states that UK consumers had 2.3 ’soft drink occasions’ per person in 2006, but this is expected to reach 2.9 occasions by 2009. Matthew Jones, consumer market analyst and author of the report, explained: ...
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MPs say retailers must drop prices
MPs are taking action to make retailers drop their pump prices to match the recent declinein oil prices. In an Early Day Motion, (which had been signed by 17 MPs at the time Forecourt Trader went to press), they state: "The price of petrol has steadily risen to reach well ...
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Green sales hit the gas
Sales of ’green’ cars are expected to overtake ’gas guzzlers’ for the first time this year, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.Purchases of vehicles in the £300-a-year top road tax band fell by 15% last year to the lowest level on record, ...
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Moto site goes on the nature trail
A Moto service station is to become a gateway to Britain’s National Forest.The M1 Donington Park service station lies just to the north of the forest’s boundary, near East Midlands Airport. It has been chosen by the National Forest Company as an ideal location from which to set off and ...
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Results of this month’s online poll:
With many stock-outs reported in the south over the Christmas period, how concerned are you about the quality of service from your fuel supplier?Very concerned52%Concerned22%Satisfied withservice26%It’s clear most of you think you should be getting a better level of service from your fuel supplier.
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ACS calls for action on supermarket planning laws
Three quarters of the public are opposed to any changes in UK planning law that would make it easier to build out-of-town supermarkets. The figure comes from a survey carried out by GFK-NOP on behalf of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The poll also found that choice was top ...
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Thumbs up for Capital Gains Tax u-turn
The government’s changes to its controversial plans to reform the capital gains tax (cgt) have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The policy u-turn was revealed this week when the chancellor, Alistair Darling, outlined revisions to plans previously announced in last year’s Pre-Budget Report. At the ...
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NewsPalmer and Harvey launches Partnership Plus scheme
Palmer and Harvey has launched a scheme aimed at providing fully-tailored retail solutions for independents. The wholesale distributor said the Partnership Plus initiative focused on areas such as specialised category management, stock merchandising, expert business advice identifying new sales opportunities and exclusive promotional packages for big brand products.The launch of ...
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Retailers warned to not ignore the ‘silver pound’
Retailers are potentially losing money by failing to cater for older customers, according to Help the Aged. According to the charity, people over 50 currently spend £175 billion a year in the UK – which accounts for 45% of total consumer spending. But it said the industry was missing out ...
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Somerfield up for sale is blow to consumers says ACS
News that Somerfield is up for sale is a “major blow to consumer interests”, according to James Lowman, chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores. The sale of the £2.5 billion group is the latest major step in the consolidation of the grocery market, and speculation suggests that bidders ...
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Environmental impact of biofuels is concern says Royal Society
Biofuels on their own cannot deliver a sustainable transport system and must be developed as part of an integrated package of measures – but the environmental, economic and social impact of such developments must also be taken into account. These are the conclusions of a report by the Royal Society, ...
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Former Chevron bosses head up top indie group
Former Chevron executives John Lynn and Guy Vigar have joined MRH (GB) Limited – the parent company of both the Malthurst group and Pace Petroleum. Lynn replaces Graham Peacock as managing director of the MRH (GB) group, although the latter will remain on the group board as chief executive officer ...
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Faulty tyre gauge threat to driver safety
Tyre pressure gauges on nearly half the forecourts spot-checked by Auto Express magazine were damaged, out of order, or giving wrong readings.The checks were conducted on 80 sites with the help of Cheshire-based kit calibration company Caltec ATC. The magazine reported that it found equipment on 39 sites were not ...
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Cost of forecourt crime up to £28.9m
Rising crime cost the forecourt industry £28.9 million in 2006, according to the latest figures from the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS). The 2006 Forecourt Crime Statistics report found this was an increase on the previous year’s £26.3 million. Meanwhile, £2.2 million of this latest rise in costs related to ...
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The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched its Community Heroes Award for 2008. Now in its third year, the competition rewards retailers who have made a difference in their community. The top prize includes a place at the Gala dinner and £1,000. For an entry form log onto the ...