All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2010 – Page 4

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    Most independents still undecided on how to vote

    2010-05-06T00:00:00Z

    Most independents are still making up their minds on how to vote, according to ACS chief executive James Lowman. In his speech to the ACS Summit 10 on the eve of the General Election, Lowman revealed exclusive polling by the organisation that showed that more than half of independent convenience ...

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    Topaz launches summer holiday promotion

    2010-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Irish fuel retailer Topaz has teamed up with Direct Holidays to offer drivers a summer holiday promotion. For every €20 spent on Topaz fuel, customers will receive a €20 voucher towards the price of their holiday – and each person can save up to €60. The promotion runs until May ...

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    Bikers threaten more fuel protests

    2010-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Organisers of the May Day weekend fuel protests are reported to be threatening more action unless the incoming government takes action to reduce fuel duty.About 400 motorcyclists and 25 cars took part in a go-slow demonstration against rising petrol and diesel prices in the Manchester area over the weekend, with ...

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    Bikers threaten more fuel protests

    2010-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Organisers of the May Day weekend fuel protests are reported to be threatening more demonstrations unless the incoming government moves to cut fuel duty. About 400 motorbikes and 25 cars took part in the ’go slow’ demonstration in the Manchester area over rising petrol and diesel prices. The protest’s leader, ...

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    Sweet Charity raises £20k with rowing challenge

    2010-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Sweet Charity has announced that its Rowing Challenge has raised £20,000 to help support people from the UK confectionery industry. The event took place at the Pro-Retail Show last week and the charity said the challenge captured the imaginations of retailers and exhibitors alike – so much so that companies ...

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    Drivers vote for fuel tax cuts

    2010-05-04T00:00:00Z

    The majority of drivers want the next government to implement tax cuts on fuel, according to a poll by insurer swiftcover.com. The company found 80% of drivers wanted this as a priority following the election – meaning the pledge from Tory leder David Cameron to introduce a ‘fair fuel stabiliser’ ...

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    Esso kicks off World Cup promotion

    2010-05-04T00:00:00Z

    This week sees Esso launch a retro World Cup promotion in its sites that allows fans to collect medals featuring their top England football heroes. The company said the promotion aimed to bring back happy memories for many drivers of the first-ever Esso World Cup Coin Collection – which was ...

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    Gulf network adds new Welsh site

    2010-05-04T00:00:00Z

    Gulf has announced it has strengthened its presence in South Wales with the recent signing of Washbourne Garage in Caldicot. According to Gulf, the 2mlpa site was previously with Esso, and although it is just a stone’s throw from Esso’s Avonmouth terminal, dealer Tim Washbourne believed that he made the ...