All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2010 – Page 2
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Analysis
Total withdrawal
There have been many oil company comings and goings over the years, but Total’s announcement last month about its decision to sell up is unprecedented in terms of oil company exits from the UK.It will be the first time a traditionally-structured oil company with refinery, supply chain including pipelines, ...
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System support
According to the experts, many forecourt retailers are not using their epos systems to their full potential. Steve Watts, sales director at Torex Petroleum and Convenience, is one of those experts. He says: "We have been working hard with our customers to ensure that reducing queues and increasing margins are ...
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Sam’s a real Spar Winner
An aptly-named customer of BP Ivy Garage in Trowbridge, Wiltshire has won a £1,500 holiday prize in a competition that was held in hundreds of Spar convenience stores throughout the South West. Trowbridge resident Sam Winner won the holiday after entering the competition, run by Budweiser during this ...
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With its relatively low price point and feel-good factor, the chocolate confectionery category is more than holding its own in the forecourt shop. According to IRI data, the chocolate confectionery category in the convenience channel is now worth £1.3bn and growing by 3% year-on-year.Singles make up the bulk of the ...
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MPK signs with Murco
Top 50 independent MPK Garages has signed a five-year supply agreement with Murco. From the beginning of November, Murco will supply two MPK forecourts in the Bristol area. Paul Kershaw, director at MPK, said: "Murco offers a great deal and all-round dealer support. We were happy to conclude ...
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Meals at the ready
Princes is entering the canned ready meals market with an eight-strong range. The meals include chicken in white wine sauce; mild chicken curry; hot chicken curry; chilli con carne; hot chilli con carne; and vegetable curry.The launch is supported by in-store promotions and a consumer PR campaign.Princes hopes the launch ...
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Xmas list
There are loads of special festive lines around this year to add excitement to your displays.Premier Foods is launching a selection of new cakes including Mr Kipling’s Big Frosty Fancy, a seasonal take on the popular Big French Fancy. The cake is iced in snowy white and features a polar ...
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Kettle’s new line up
New Kettle Ridge Crisps combine a crispy ridged texture with big, bold flavours. They are available in sharing-sized bags (150g), aimed at a slightly younger audience than the core Kettle Chips range. Rrp is £1.59. There are four flavours: flamed steak, cheese & onion, spicy chilli and salt & malt ...
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Uncle Joe’s refresh
Confectionery company Uncle Joe’s has unveiled new look packaging for its Mint Balls and Favourites range. Favourites include winter nips, pear drops and strawberry bon bons.
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It’s raining tenners
Consumers can win £10 by guessing when it’s going to rain in Walkers’ new Rainy Days promotion. In addition, points can be collected from packs of crisps and redeemed online (www.walkers.co.uk) against a range of weatherproof activities. The Rainy Days promotion is being supported by a multi-million pound marketing campaign ...
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HP’s saucy new look
HP Sauce is getting new packaging to highlight its versatility and different usage occasions.The packaging, which will also roll out across the Fruity, BBQ and Hot Sauces ranges, aims to attract new consumers to the brand by making HP their "preferred" brown sauce. In addition, back-of-pack recipe suggestions will provide ...
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Mini Rolls get smaller
The latest addition to the Cadbury Cake Bites range is Cadbury Mini Mini Rolls. These smaller versions of the Mini Roll comprise chocolate sponge with a vanilla cream swirl smothered in Cadbury Milk Chocolate.They come in a tub format for easy sharing and have a rrp of £1.99. According to ...
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Fund will Refuel sales
Sales of Mars Refuel chocolate milkshake are set to soar this winter as the successful Mars Refuel Drink Fund re-opens for a month, offering clubs and individuals the chance to apply for a £500 sports award.Now in its third year, the Mars Refuel Drink Fund has captured the imagination of ...
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Freshen up with Halo wipes
The Halo range of pocket-sized wipes has just been rebranded and the new product lines are now available to forecourts retailers. The range comprises handy hygienic wipes, deodorant wipes, eye make-up remover pads, toilet & surface wipes, and moist toilet tissue. There are 10 wipes in a pack and 30 ...
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Forecourts warned over fuel sales to youths
Three South Lanarkshire forecourts have received formal warnings after petrol was sold to an under-age volunteer during a test-purchasing exercise. The sales were made to a 14-year-old, who was carrying out test purchases on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council’s Consumer and Trading Standards Service. The garages were warned ...
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Softmints on forecourts
Cadbury is running an outdoor advertising campaign for Trebor Softmints. In addition, the brand is advertising at forecourts on petrol pumps, door media and on screens.
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Gohils take top honour as Forecourt Trader of the Year
Bhupa, Lata and Jay Gohil of Cosford Garage, Albrighton in the West Midlands, took the top prize at last month’s Forecourt Trader of the Year awards, held at the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel. At a sell-out ceremony attended by nearly 700 guests, and hosted by TV ...
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Total’s exit gets mixed response
Total UK has confirmed the potential sale of its entire UK marketing assets. These comprise its retail network; home heating oil business; Isle of Man operations; as well as its Jersey and Guernsey operations and associated logistics. It’s a radical move with far-reaching consequences for the structure of the UK ...
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Jail for drug user who stole fuel to fund habit
A disabled drug user has been jailed for stealing petrol from outlets across the East Midlands to fund his drugs habit. Thirty-three-year-old Steven Argo used false number plates to rob 44 petrol stations across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire, by driving off without paying. He sold jerry cans full of fuel ...
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Extra’s sampling drive
Wrigley’s Extra Chewy Mints are the subject of an extensive sampling programme that’s taking place all this month to drive trial and "purchase intent" among key consumers. More than 3.7million consumers will be targeted.One million samples will be given out at Pizza Hut restaurants at the end of each meal. ...
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