All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2008 – Page 3
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Bio mess
only a year ago biofuels were being touted as the future, but now the government seems to be putting the brakes on its green fuels project.Last month Transport Minister Andrew Adonis said the government needed to revise its biofuels targets for the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) and take a ...
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The bigger the better
Size matters when it comes to the approach Philip and Lesley Tout have towards their business. Their Esso-branded site in Nailsea, Bristol was the overall winner at the Forecourt Trader of the Year awards ceremony at the London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, in September. The judges comments included the words ...
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NewsSymbiosis: you and your bank
if an alien landed here in a spaceship and tuned into almost any TV or radio programme, he could be forgiven for believing that the earth’s financial systems had gone into an absolutely unprecedented meltdown.Maybe it’s because all those bright young media things reporting about the ’crisis’ with mounting glee ...
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Meal appeal
It’s the question that keeps many people going throughout the working day - what to have for dinner tonight. When we were all kids our mums would often map out the meals for the week ahead but with most mums working nowadays, dinner can be a bit more of a ...
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PRA "doing all it can to defend retailers"
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) has criticised the media for being obsessed with the price of fuel, and said that it is doing all it can to defend independent retailers. PRA director Ray Holloway rejected comments that the organisation was not doing enough to be a voice for independents on ...
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PRA "doing all it can to defend retailers"
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) has criticised the media for being obsessed with the price of fuel, and said that it is doing all it can to defend independent retailers.PRA director Ray Holloway rejected comments that the organisation was not doing enough to be a voice for independents on this ...
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Walkers adds festive crisps
Walkers is adding some festive flavours to its offerings in a bid to boost Christmas sales.A turkey & stuffing variant is available in a Big Eat 40g pack, and the flavour also features in mixed packs, rrp 99p.Bigger 300g sharing packs of premium crisp Sensations have also been introduced, ...
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ACS rejects alcohol Code of Practice
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has rejected calls for a Code of Practice for alcohol retailers. Instead it has called for more guidance for local authorities and enforcement agencies to help them use the powers already available to them.ACS chief executive, James Lowman, explained: "The creation of a code ...
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Aero eggs for 2009
Nestlé has revealed its Easter line up for 2009, with its star player being the new filled Aero chocolate egg.The individually-wrapped treats have a rrp of 40p and Nestlé says the eggs are perfect for the impulse market in forecourts. The launch will be supported by a strong POS package.There ...
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