All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2003 – Page 2
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’Business as usual’, says Coalite MD
Rumours concerning the non-availability of Coalite pre-packed smokeless coal for the forecourt are totally unfounded. The past few months have seen continuous sniping at the company from some quarters with talk of product unavailability. The facts are that we have never been unable to supply our product when ordered. It ...
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Character building
Cartoon characters Wallace and Gromit are to be the new face of Jacob’s Crackers.The licensing agreement will be promoted across the nine brands in the Jacob’s Crackers portfolio through a £4m marketing campaign. 0151 530 3628
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Shell follows BP with new diesel
Hot on the heels of BP’s Ultimate Diesel launch last month, Shell is now introducing a new UK diesel which it says will cost the same as its normal diesel while giving better performance and improved emissions. BP Ultimate is premium priced.Shell Diesel Extra will be available at more than ...
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NewsFlexible piping which bends to suit
A new pipework system designed for both suction and pressure applications, is being marketed by a Worcestershire-based company, Petrofuse ZP.The system will provide forecourt operators with unrivalled performance in terms of conductivity, impermeability and dual containment, according to the company’s managing director Tim Foster.He said Petrofuse ZP was the only ...
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Londis appeals for new recruits
Londis is hoping to sign up more forecourt stores with a new recruitment offer, which includes 20 per cent off the Londis Express fascia until the end of January 2004.The group has reappraised its forecourt range and space allocation and has briefed a range of specialist suppliers to cover every ...
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Apathy hindering progress on crime
Retailer apathy could be hindering the industry’s chances of getting on top of forecourt crime, according to PRA director Ray Holloway. Speaking at the British Oil Security Syndicate’s annual crime forum in Leeds last month, Holloway expressed his disappointment at the lack of retailer representation. He also encouraged retailers to ...
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AnalysisAll change
It’s all change at Total UK as Malcolm Jones is promoted to managing director and Marc Dagniaux takes his place as retail marketing director. The previous managing director, Gary Jones, has gone to Singapore to head up Total’s Asian activities. The new appointments were effective on October 1.“It’s a great ...
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More red tape for alcohol licensees
A Government turnaround is forcing all alcohol licence holders to renew their licences in February under the current system.Failure of the secondary legislation to be enacted in September has pushed the timetable for reform back to as late as June next year. The Government initially gave good grace and cancelled ...
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Texaco alcohol licence plan rejected
Police in an East Midlands city plagued by under-age drink sales have rammed home their zero-tolerance message by saying ‘no’ to their next door neighbours – Texaco.The petrol giant applied for a licence to sell alcohol at their outlet in Bull Head Street, Wigston, on the outskirts of Leicester. But, ...
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First aid for your car
The Buster winter car care products are now available in a gift pack. Buster Winter First Aid Kit (Rrp £7.99) contains pre-icer, de-icer and Ice Clear, which clears ice and snow from driveways, paths and steps. Pre-icer is also available in a 500ml trigger bottle, while Ice Clear also comes ...
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NewsPump sticker action
Trading Standards officers throughout the East Midlands have joined forces in a UK-first to let motorists know they’re getting their money’s worth of fuel. Petrol pumps that have been checked for accuracy will now display a special sticker to reassure drivers that they’re getting what they pay for. The idea ...
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NewsGoing strong at 82
Could this be the oldest member of the forecourt industry’s workforce? Frank Elvin is 82 years old but still works part time at Bridge Service Station, a Petrol Express site in Alverchurch, Worcestershire. He’s been at the site for at least 20 years after retiring from a 30-year employment at ...
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Cadbury launches Easter 2004 range
Cadbury Trebor Bassett’s new comprehensive Easter range will target the enormous potential of the second biggest ‘occasion’ of the year behind Christmas, when 68 per cent of the population either purchase or receive confectionery. Sales of Easter confectionery grew by 10.5 per cent in 2003, taking the overall value of ...
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