All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2006 – Page 2
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Service Centre with Jac Roper
== The old and the young ==Age discrimination of course works at both ends of the scale. Terry Paget, who runs Oasis Service Station in Broughton, North Devon, wondered how he should now word his ads for new staff. He wasn’t worried about old staff, but the young ones. Over ...
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NewsCelling power
More than 660 million batteries will be sold in the UK this year, according to Mintel, as we continue to fill our lives with power-hungry toys and gadgets. The vast majority of these batteries will be bought on impulse, meaning forecourts are ideally placed to serve the instant needs of ...
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Flash snowman from CarPlan
A fun flashing snowman is among the festive additions to Tetrosyl’s CarPlan range of air fresheners.The exclusive design has a Christmas spice fragrance and features novelty flashing LED lights, which can be switched on and off as required. It is available in a display case of 24 units, ...
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in brief
The PRA is running a series of open meetings for petrol retailers across the UK throughout November. The events are a chance to network as well as meet exhibitors showcasing products and services for the forecourt sector. For booking details contact Kellie Jessimie on 020 7307 3593.Esso has opened its ...
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BP reassures dealers of UK commitment
Retailers were impressed by BP’s recent dealer conference in Spain, in which fuels operation manager Peter Molloy, stressed that BP was fully committed to its UK dealer business and had a clear strategy to win for the future.John Ryeland of the George Hammond Group based in Dover, said: "The ...
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Drivers go ’wild’ at BP
Motorists using the BP service station near Gatwick airport in West Sussex are fuming after being sent fines of £150 for parking on the forecourt for more than 20 minutes - especially as marketing for the Wild Bean Café encourages them to stop for a break.A spokesman ...
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NewsHelmet ban in bid to prevent drive-offs
A petrol station owner has got so fed up with bikers ’bilking’ from his BP outlet, that he’s now refusing to serve them unless they take off their helmets.Owner Nigel Thakrar says he’s been losing around £100 a week from motorcyclists who drive off without paying for fuel at his ...
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Anti-theft car plates in demand
Secureplate, from Hills Numberplates, is a new theft-resistant car plate.The plates have been developed so they cannot be removed from any vehicle in less than three minutes. And even if a thief does manage to remove one, they are designed to shatter into at least four pieces, stopping them from ...
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Bitesize After Eights
Nestlé Rowntree is rebranding its Mint Munchies product as After Eight. The impulse packs, rrp 51p, contain dark chocolate with a mint centre. "New After Eight bitesize combines the popular Mint Munchies product with the strength of the After Eight brand," says the Nestlé UK trade communications manager Graham Walker."We ...
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Pomegranate added to J2O
A limited-edition orange & pomegranate flavour has been added to Britvic’s J20 range to help drive sales of adult soft drinks during the Christmas period. It will be available for six months. J20 is now worth more than £42m in the take-home category, and last year accounted for 66% of ...
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ACS names new chief executive
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has announced the appointment of James Lowman as chief executive. He will take up his new appointment on November 1st, taking over from retiring chief executive David Rae.Lowman, 31, who will leave his current role as director of public affairs, joined the ACS in ...
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UB snack revamp
Healthier versions of Nik Naks and Wheat Crunchies have been introduced by UBUK as part of a £1m investment to drive impulse sales.The two brands were acquired by UBUK in February following the demise of Golden Wonder.They now have 50% less saturated fat, 30% less sodium and no artificial sweeteners.Known ...
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Personal shop plan
A shop planning programme has boosted sales of car care products, according to supplier Maccess.The car care specialist says it has helped forecourts maximise their sales through a comprehensive planogram and refit service.A team of shopfitting experts can provide a live image plan and tailor any planogram to suit a ...
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NewsSparkling opportunity
It’s been almost a year since the mad rush to convert to the new licensing system. But while all the fuss may have made some retailers wonder if the category was worth the hassle, alcohol remains a big opportunity for forecourts.
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Snap this one up
Sony has a special deal on its compact SnapLab digital photofinishing printer.The standalone counter-top unit allows smaller stores to offer printing services, with photo lab-quality images produced in seconds.The unit costs £1,250 and Sony is currently offering retailers free photo paper, equivalent to 800 prints, while stocks last. All potential ...
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New tobacco trio
New additions to the tobacco gantry this month include rolling paper brand Gizeh (pronounced ’geezer’). Already popular in Europe, the brand’s extra slim papers are now being promoted in the UK. Also in roll-your-own, Gallaher is launching Amber Leaf in tins exclusively for independent retailers. Available in 12.5g and 25g ...
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NewsSainsbury’s moves onto motorways
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has opened its first motorway convenience store as part of a six-month trial with Welcome Break.The move comes as BP opens three more Simply Food sites with M&S.The Sainsbury’s Local format has been introduced at Birchanger Green services near Stansted on the M11. The 2,200sq ft store ...
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Mo’gas: An irreverant view from the network
"AN ANNUAL APPEAL to the unwise by the unscrupulous which annually succeeds." Yes, folks, it’s the Party Political Conference season. In my youth I used to follow these events avidly - now, like the vast majority of the British public, I can’t even be bothered with the 30-second sound bites ...
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NewsTaking the high road
Top 50 indies retailer Kenny Webster recently confirmed his company’s status as the biggest independent retailer in Scotland following a £3.5m deal to acquire eight former Fuelforce sites it had previously been operating.The deal, backed by Allied Irish Bank (GB), was confirmed in July, when Victoria Sands, the ...
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NewsTexaco joins FSB in radio phone-ins
Texaco joined forces with the Federation of Small Businesses last month to warn the nation that the local service station is under threat and many communities face losing the last shop in their area.Guy Vigar, Texaco’s general manager, retail sales, took part in radio phone-ins across the country warning the ...
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