All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2005
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who will supply?
You would think that oil companies would be tripping over themselves to supply Malcolm and Sue Bodell’s Londis store. They took over an old village inn and transformed the dance hall into an all singing-dancing c-store. In a bit over a year, their turnover has tripled. There isn’t much the ...
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A single solution
FuelQuest, which provides the FMS solution for fuel demand and supply chain management, and KSS, the provider of the PriceNet solution for retail fuels pricing and price decision support, have got together to offer a certified interface between the two solutions.This will establish a fully integrated solution that will provide ...
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Professional retailing with Sinqua
YP Electronics has launched Sinqua, which it describes as a ‘ground-breaking new Windows-based epos system’ suitable for c-stores and forecourts.Ian Harris, managing director of YP said: “Independent retailers want to run their businesses more professionally, but often believe choosing, installing and understanding new technology will be too big a drain ...
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Xtreme power pack
Panasonic has launched a range of batteries with new technology that delivers up to three times more energy than alkaline batteries in digital equipment.The Digital Xtreme Power range uses technology called Oxyride, which is designed to cater for the rapidly growing market of digital high-drain appliances. A two-battery pack has ...
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KitKat’s Kool summer
Nestlé Rowntree is planning to boost retailers’ confectionery sales this summer with the launch of its KitKat Kool It promotion.Thousands of prizes will be up for grabs on KitKat four-finger packs, including a Ford Streetka car and mini fridges. Each wrapper contains a promotional code, which consumers can either text ...
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Mo’gas: An irreverent view from the network
THE AMERICAN COMEDIAN Jacky Mason used to devote part of his act to the role of the successful businessman. He goes out to his office in the morning where he’s king. His secretary rushes to carry out his every instruction, his sales force bow & scrape in an effort not ...
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How to be a winner
Do you think your site has got what it takes to win a prize at this year’s Forecourt Trader of the Year awards? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you. But while you might have a fantastic facility that is well managed and well looked ...
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A hot topic
I think we would all agree that Pot Noodle would taste terrible without the addition of hot water (and I’m not going to make any cheap jibes here even though their press office didn’t ever get back to me despite their voicemail promises and me leaving three messages).The Pot Noodle ...
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Hello! I’m at the petrol station!
A new study by Dr Adam Burgess entitled ‘Cellular Phones, Public Fears and a Culture of Precaution’ says claims about risks of using mobile phones on forecourts have crossed into ‘the realm of urban legend’. There is no risk. According to The Observer, BP fire safety officer Richard Coates agrees: ...
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NewsRoses keep growing
Range rationalisation and rebranding are the cornerstones of Cadbury Trebor Bassett’s activity for Christmas 2005.This will include a major relaunch of its traditional Christmas range, with a greater focus on the new Cadbury masterbranding. The iconic purple colour will be coupled with ‘Magic of Christmas’ branding. The successful Roses Luxury ...
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NewsOpportunity in a grim market
Our latest database figures simply highlight the depressing reality that Ray Holloway mentioned in his column in last month’s issue – that retail is in a bit of a mess right now unless you happen to be Tesco. For the first time since 2001, February’s fuel volume was below that ...
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NewsNozzle gives gas a push
The world’s first one-handed gas refuelling nozzle has been awarded the 2004 innovation prize by the German Association for the Efficient and Environmentally friendly use of Energy.Made by Witten, the Safefill nozzle is currently in the final stages of field testing at service stations throughout Germany. The company reckons it’s ...
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Fuelling in the future
Pumps are at the heart of the forecourt business and the choice of pump is crucial if business is to prosper. Inevitably, as technology improves, pumps become ever-more sophisticated – consumers are already getting used to seeing screens and hearing audio instructions as they fill up as well as using ...
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Premium fuel range rolled out by Total
Total has launched a premium diesel and unleaded fuel which it claims offers 30 more miles per tankful, cares for the car engine and creates less pollution.Total Excellium will be premium priced in line with Shell Optimax, BP Ultimate and Esso Energy Supreme, and Excellium Unleaded will replace Super Unleaded ...
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Fruity mix and nuts
United Biscuits UK (UBUK) is adding a healthier proposition to its range of nuts with KP Origins, a range of fruit and nut yoghurt mixes. Exotic Fruit, Nut & Yoghurt mix contains papaya, pineapple, melon, jumbo raisins, yoghurt coated peanuts, cashews and almonds; and Summer Fruit & Nut mix contains ...
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Go with the flow
Daily Flow Monitoring is a new online service from Gilbarco Veeder-Root that helps keep flow at peak rates. The company’s marketing manager Greg Sears explained: “Daily Flow Monitoring helps retailers make sure each fuelling position is operating at peak flow for maximum throughput. Secondly, it helps operators reduce maintenance costs ...
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Lets get fizzical
Mother Nature had a lot to answer for last year. Dismal weather for most of the summer months didn’t just make for a rather dull season, it also led to a disappointing soft drinks performance. But it’s not all doom and gloom for the soft drinks category – especially in ...
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NewsLasting power with Duracell
Duracell has introduced a new formula for Duracell Plus and Duracell Ultra M3 batteries, which is said to deliver longer lasting power for everyday and hi-tech devices.The relaunch, which includes new pack designs, will be supported by a new TV ad campaign, which breaks next month. 0800 716434
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Live film drives sales
Stella Artois is driving summer beer sales on forecourts with its biggest-ever consumer promotion – Live Film – giving consumers a unique chance to act out their movie fantasies. The unique value-added consumer promotion offers film prizes worth more than £20 million and will generate new sales momentum for the ...