All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2011 – Page 2
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Signs of the times
The publication of Shell’s latest study into energy scenarios over the next 40 years couldn’t be more timely. Entitled ’Signals and Signposts’, it updates the company’s thinking by taking into account the impact of the global economic and financial crisis. Jeremy Bentham, the company’s vice president, business environment, ...
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Total revamps rewards scheme
TOTAL UK has relaunched its rewards scheme with a new range of partner offers that customers can start redeeming instantly.The scheme offers dealers the chance to better engage with their customers and is designed to capitalise on the public’s appetite for savings.The updated 2011 rewards programme includes new offers from ...
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Retailers urged to stick to trusted suppliers
Forecourt retailers with off licences should always buy their wines and spirits from reliable sources, says the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD), after reports that up to a quarter of retail outlets in some parts of the country are stocking counterfeit alcohol products. Spot checks carried out by ...
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Movers and shakers
Just as MRH was again named the UK’s number-one independent forecourt retailer in our 2011 Top 50 Indies listing, the company announced the sale of its commercial fuels distribution business Pace Fuelcare Ltd to GB Oils Ltd, a major operating subsidiary of Dublin-based DCC plc, and owner of ...
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Results of this month’s online poll:
Do you think axing the fuel duty escalator would be the right thing to ease the burden of rising fuel prices? yes 91%no 9% As fuel prices continue to rise to record levels on an almost daily basis the 1ppl duty increase in April has been ...
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NewsIn the surgery this month
GENERAL APPEARANCE: This Total service station is located just off the M25 at junction 13 and at the entrance to Egham town centre. It is clearly identified by a corporate Total canopy and pole showing illuminated, competitive fuel prices. FORECOURT: There is good access ...
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Maximise your sales
Mars says its limited-edition Snickers Maximus provides forecourt traders with the perfect sales driver as it builds on its successful Mr T campaign. The bar comes without the nougat of a normal Snickers, leaving more room for a maximum serving of nuts and caramel.The launch follows a great year for ...
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Some men like it hot
Men are being used to push the delights of oven baked pasties eaten hot at home in a series of humorous ’Man Plea’ ads which form part of Ginsters’ biggest ever brand push. Supported with prime-time TV advertising, the £6.5m marketing investment for Man Plea is part of the company’s ...
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Relentless goes sugar-free
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) extended its Relentless portfolio with the launch of a new variant called Libertus in January. The sugar-free stimulation product contains just 20 calories per 500ml can, with the same great flavour and the same amount of caffeine, taurine and B6 and B12 vitamins as the ...
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Green for go
If you thought forecourt design that incorporates environmental aspects was a passing fad, you’d be wrong. According to Richard Ezard, director at Bayliss Design, nods to the environment will cease to be a trend and will definitely become a reality."Future projects will be developed from conception to incorporate energy efficiency ...
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MRH sells Pace to focus on retail network
MRH (GB) LTD is divesting its commercial fuels distribution business to focus its growth aspirations on the ownership and operation of forecourts. Contracts have been exchanged to sell the shares in MRH subsidiary Pace Fuelcare Ltd to GB Oils Ltd, which is a major operating subsidiary of Dublin-based ...
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Smokin’ new flavour
Pringles are available in a new smokey bacon flavour. Brand owner P&G says bacon is a popular flavour trend for crisps and snacks, showing continual year-on-year growth.
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Oil prices rocked by Middle East unrest
Fuel prices are set to rocket by up to 10ppl in the coming months as oil prices rocket following bloodshed in Libya, according to warnings issued by RMI Petrol. Brian Madderson, RMIP chairman, said: "Following the turmoil and violence in Libya in recent days Brent crude oil prices ...
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Prices force drivers to run on empty
High fuel prices have lead to a sharp rise in the number of motorists driving on empty and running out of fuel before they make it to a service station, according to a survey commissioned by roadside rescue organisation Green Flag. The survey revealed a 40% increase in ...
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This month Jac looks at Electricity at Work regs and those dreaded roadworks
Signed and sealed How often do you have your forecourt electricals inspected and tested for the dangerous, explosive and inflammable atmosphere in which they have to work without blowing anybody up? I ask because, interestingly, a lot of retailers think it is still an annual requirement ...
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Dealers at the heart of Jenny’s everyday focus
Monday to Friday, without fail, my alarm will go off at 6.30am. An early start, but in my house, family comes before business and my priority first thing in the morning is to get my daughter up, out of bed and ready for school. My working week can be ...
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Safer signage day
Sign installer Xmo Strata unveiled the second in its ’forecourt safety’ video series at the company’s sixth annual safety day.The15-minute film covers the replacement of a MID sign, including several innovative ideas. The professionally-made films are publicly available and can be viewed by anyone and used in the context of ...
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Final countdown
Best Oil Company Initiative winner Melanie Lane, Shell’s general manager, UK Retail, was "over the moon" to receive the award for Best Oil Company Initiative on the company’s behalf for its FuelSave unleaded and diesel fuel. Described as a "real breakthrough innovation" the ...
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Husky squeezes costs
Refrigeration specialist Husky has developed a three-pronged strategy aimed at driving home the group’s environmental aims while cutting costs for customers.The Leaner, Meaner, Greener approach has been spelled out by chief executive Geoff Thomasson, who believes that costs can be squeezed out by streamlining operations."We are doing our utmost to ...
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Community spirit
It’s impossible not to be impressed by the originality and attention to detail employed in the development of James Graven’s latest addition to its network. As the fruits of a project aptly named ’Independent by Design’, Wisbech Road Service Station in Littleport, Cambridgeshire screams ’local’ at every turn.Director Jonathan James ...
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