All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2010 – Page 4
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Dunne keeps Business Rates on Commons agenda
MP Philip Dunne has led a House of Commons debate on the potential devastating effect of the new Business Rates on petrol stations. Speaking in the Commons yesterday, the Conservative MP for Ludlow warned fellow MPs that the issue was threatening communities up and down the country, particularly in rural ...
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Sewell named in Top 10 UK employers
Sewell Group, which owns Hull-based independent retailer Sewell Retail, has been named the eighth best company to work for in the UK. The company scopped the award at the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies 2010 event, beating the likes of Microsoft and Kellog UK. The company moved up from 45th ...
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WashTec renewal
BP has renewed its contract with WashTec to maintain its complete fleet of rollover washes on its company-owned sites. Commenting on behalf of BP, UK maintenance manager Mark Rogers said: "Over the course of the next three years we look forward to working with WashTec on our service approach to ...
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Timely reminders
VAT returns to go online within next few weeksIt seems like an age since we first brought this to your attention, but it’s really now just around the corner. If your next VAT quarter starts on April 1, you’ll be required to file the return for it online, and pay ...
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More soup, please
Premier Foods aims to entice new customers and drive growth with the relaunch of Batchelors Condensed Soup with a new design to align it with the rest of the Batchelors portfolio.
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Results of this month’s online poll:
In light of the strong feelings against VOA revaluations for forecourts, are you planning to appeal your business rates bill? yes 90%no 10% The majority of those who voted in our online poll are planning to appeal their new business rates once they come into force ...
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NewsIn the surgery this month – NK Service Station Princethorpe, Warwickshire
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Princethorpe is situated south of Coventry on the A423 Banbury Road. It is a small hamlet with a few houses and a pub. The Pace service station is easily identified by the pole clearly displaying the new-design Pace logo. FORECOURT: The site ...
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Warburtons target snack market with zany range
Leading baker Warburtons has launched a portfolio of premium snacks as it targets a new market sector. Scheduled for launch on March 15, the range will consist of two snacking products ChippidyDooDaa pitta chips and Snackadoodle wholegrain snacks. The baked Pitta Chips are for snacking and dipping, and come ...
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Luxurious relaunch
Fox’s Biscuits is to relaunch two of its best-selling products Caramel Shortcake and Shortcake Rounds as part of the new look, luxurious Chocolatey range.
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Kick off your lighter sales
Retailers can take full advantage of the anticipated football frenzy this summer by stocking up on the new range of Football Decor lighters from Bic. Football remains the nation’s favourite sport and Bic says these colourful lighters are sure to attract football fans across the UK and Ireland. ...
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Keeping up the Pace
It’s all change at Pace Fuelcare. In the past year it has changed both its name it was previously known as Pace Petroleum and its head office, which has moved from Staines in Middlesex to new premises in Egham, Surrey.And now the fuel distribution company is rolling out ...
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NewsSnap up this great offer
The Green Board Game Company is giving readers the chance to win packs of its Holiday Words Snap game. There are five prizes up for grabs each of 10 packs. The company says the games are exceptional value for money and full of important content which ...
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Lots of snacks up for grabs
Walkers is giving readers the chance to win cases of what it says are the nation’s favourite ’better for you’ products. According to Walkers, the ’better for you’ category is spearheaded by top brands Walkers Baked, Sunbites, Lights and Quaker Snack a Jacks. The company ...
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Fresh Trade in pears
In conjunction with Fresh Trade UK, United Beers has launched United Pear Cider made with 30% pear juice, available in a 500ml bottle in readiness for the World Cup football season.
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New format shake-up
Britvic and PepsiCo UK are aiming to shake up the on-the-go drinks market with the biggest pack innovation in 15 years. In April, Britvic will launch a new range of 600ml PET bottles across its carbonates range a first for the UK supported by a £5m marketing campaign. ...
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Phileas Fogg in focus
Phileas Fogg is the subject of a first-quarter £2m marketing campaign which includes new pack designs and a new TV advertisement which expands on the 2009 theme of highlighting the authenticity of the Phileas Fogg ingredients and how they are sourced. The new pack design will use more colour to ...
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Light my fire
One thing’s for certain this summer: nobody knows what the weather will bring. But whether it’s a heatwave or a wash-out, forecourts are perfectly placed to profit from the unpredictability of the great British summer. And that includes having products for those impromptu barbecues.According to the National BBQ Association, one ...
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Takeaway favourites
Glendale Foods has launched a range of microwaveable ’Takeaway Favourites’ under its Yankee brand, to meet the growing popularity of fast food and microwave oven ownership.
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McVitie’s sat fat flash
McVitie’s is returning to TV screens nationwide to drive consumer awareness of the further 50% reduction in saturated fat that came into effect across the McVitie’s Digestives, HobNobs and Rich Tea standard biscuits in December. The six-week £1.3m campaign runs across a mixture of terrestrial and Sky channels. Sarah Heynen, ...
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Spar tempts wine fans
From April 22 to June 2, Spar will be rolling out its first national Wine Festival across its 2,100 licensed UK stores, offering 25% off more than 35 different wines. For lovers of the New World, and in anticipation of the World Cup which kicks off this summer, Spar is ...