All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2009 – Page 3
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Max’s burger appeal
Walkers has relaunched its Max range with new packaging for better shelf standout, the removal of MSG, artificial colours and preservatives, as well as a new flavour.New cheese-burger flavour 47g packs join chargrilled steak, paprika and cheese & onion, all in 50g packs. Rrp is 53p.According to AC Nielsen data, ...
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Lucozade’s on Alert
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is launching Lucozade Alert Plus energy shots backed by a £6m spend.Available in an orange variety, Alert Plus comes in a 60ml pocket-size format. It is designed to help mental performance, focus, memory and altertness. It contains energy-releasing B vitamins and caffeine but no added sugar.The £6m spend ...
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Help and advice from jac roper
The Big IssueBank charges are a big issue with retailers at the moment. Bernard and Adrian Shotter, who trade as LB Shotter and Sons, Waterloo Ave Garage at Leiston, Suffolk sent me the following email: "My brother and I read your piece regarding bank charges (Forecourt Trader September). Mr Vann ...
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Read all about it
Recent research by Harris International Marketing (Him) revealed that 16% of all customers said that buying a newspaper is the primary reason for visiting a store. And, according to the Him Convenience Tracking Programme 2007, additional purchases are then usually made in the confectionery, tobacco, lottery and soft drinks categories. ...
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Pall Mall 19s
BAT UK has launched Pall Mall 19s. With a rrp of £4.17, the packs aim to offer smokers a quality brand at a lower price. The company says there is also a new pack design.
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Sports and energy drinks race towards £1bn mark
Sales of sports and energy drinks in the UK are racing towards the £1bn mark according to Mintel’s new Sports and Energy Drinks UK 2009 report. This reveals that sales increased by 51% between 2004 and 2008. And last year sales grew by 10%, to reach £941m. Volume sales last ...
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Budgens’ £1 deals
Budgens has introduced a number of value-for-money £1 price points across its own-label bakery range. Deals include crusty white roll four-pack down from £1.29 to £1; demi baguettes three-pack down from £1.19 to £1; and Belgian buns twin pack down from £1.19 to £1.The £1 price points were trialled in ...
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