All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2006 – Page 2
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NewsOutcry over shop theft downgrade
Angry retailers fear it will be ’open season’ for thieves if plans to cut jail terms for shoplifters go ahead.Attacking proposals from the Sentencing Advisory Panel (SAP) that could see even the most persistent offenders getting off with a Community Order, forecourt operators said they have already seen drive-offs taken ...
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An industry date for your diary
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) annual exhibition and conference will next take place on April 18 and 19, 2007 at the Telford International Centre.FPS 2007 aims to cover every aspect of the oil distribution industry - from tanker suppliers to IT.Typically the show attracts 120 exhibitors and 1,800 ...
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Extra cool offer
Cadbury Trebor Bassett (CTB) has launched a new sugar-free mint, Trebor Extra Cool. Described as ’the ultimate taste experience’, the new format combines a translucent boiled mint, made from pure mint oil, with an extra cool centre.Available in peppermint and spearmint flavours, the double-mint format is said to deliver outstanding ...
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Conference covers future of forecourts
A conference entitled ’Future Fuels & Forecourts’ will take place at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London, on September 21, followed by the Forecourt Trader of the Year awards 2006 evening.As the name of the conference suggests, the key issues that will be discussed include the future for fuel, cars ...
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NewsSHOP DOCTOR: Eurospar, Newtownclough, Newry, Co. Down
On the B113 and heading towards Newry is a new EuroSpar store and Spar-branded forecourt. EuroSpar claims to be a ’large supermarket format aimed at fulfilling weekly shopping needs’. The advertising strapline is ’Expect a little more’. I did!General Appearance: The site is large and there are plenty of parking ...
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Service Centre with Jac Roper
The latest from Nisa-Today’s and Costcutter is that, following board meetings on August 10, all directors unanimously agreed, subject to due diligence, to proposals to combine the two organisations, thus creating a new company.You will know, if you have been anywhere near either of these convenience symbol groups, that there ...
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NewsWorking capital
one of the very stirking features of many sites at the moment appears to be just how empty some of the shops are - not of customers, necessarily, but of stock.Now it’s an old maxim, but true nevertheless: if it’s not on the shelves, your customers can’t buy it. So ...
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Camel count down
Gallaher is launching a new 14s pack for its Camel Subtle cigarette brand. The smaller pack size is said to provide the UK smoker’s average daily consumption - which is 14 sticks - and follows the successful launch of the Benson & Hedges 14s last year. The tobacco company says ...
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Cadbury’s new treat
Cadbury Trebor Bassett (CTB) is launching a new indulgent product, Cadbury Dairy Milk Melts. The product comprises eight individually wrapped two-segment bars with soft chocolate centres. There are three variants: milk, dark and praline. Rrp is £1.19. Available from September 25, the launch will be backed by a £2m marketing ...
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NewsBuilding a brighter future
Forecourts have come a long way in the past 10 years, with small, basic kiosks being transformed into large modern c-stores, with hot food and quality coffee. Led by oil company investment in high-level offers like Esso’s On The Run and BP’s Connect, the distinction between the old-fashioned ’oily’ filling ...
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in brief
Following a successful trial at six sites earlier this year, BP’s Ultimate 102 ’handmade’ unleaded petrol is being made available on a further 30 forecourts. The fuel is designed for highly-tuned, high-performance cars and is therefore premium priced at £2.42 per litre.Poland, Estonia and Lithuania now have the highest penetration ...
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Fresh bottle format
Mars Drinks has relaunched Galaxy and Bounty flavoured milk drinks in new 250ml bottles, replacing the old 230ml cartons.According to research 80% of customers preferred the new format.Galaxy is said to be the fifth best-selling flavoured milk brand. Bounty, meanwhile, is a relative newcomer, launched less than a year ago.Both ...
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Better-for-you by far
Leaf International, the company behind Chewits, is launching Red Band, a new range of ’healthier’ sugar confectionery. UK consumers will be the first to have access to the new pan-European brand, which is available from this month.The range includes healthier chews, gums, jellies and hard-boiled sweets. Products include an 80g ...
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Texaco’s ATM tie-in
Cashbox has signed up to become the preferred supplier of internal cash machines to Texaco-branded service stations. This will see the company actively promoted as the provider of choice for Texaco’s independent retailers, with the first phase of the programme involving 420 sites. Phillip Minns, Texaco category manager, says the ...
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AnalysisPoles Apart
Two major oil companies, two major fuel-related launches on the same day. One rolls out a leading environmentalist. The other unleashes a Formula 1 car onto the streets of London. Their mission - to entice more customers onto their forecourts to sell them more fuel?Well, probably not in the case ...
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NewsAnger as reclaim kits ’bought in vain’
Car wash operators have been forced to waste money on unnecessary water recycling systems, following the drought orders by water companies which were threatened but never imposed, according to David Charman of Parkfoot Garage in Kent. He is now demanding an explanation from his supplier, Mid Kent Water, who ...
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Winter gear already here
Car Plan’s new winter brochure is now available and features essentials like de-icers, pre-icers, screenwash and anti-freeze. New for this season is the ’sub zero’ range, which includes a powerful pink de-icer and premium pink screen-wash. There are also ice scrapers for all budgets, including a new man-sized super deluxe ...
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NewsOwn-label alliance to rival the mults
Two major convenience store players - Spar and The Co-operative Group - have joined forces in an own-label buying alliance, in a bid to make them more competitive with the grocery multiples.The two groups will be pooling volumes across key product categories including: tissues and toilet rolls; cooking oils; sauces ...
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Fraud investigation doesn’t deter Aleef
Forecourt Trader top 10 independent retailer, Aleef Garages, is under investigation for a large-scale tax fraud. However company director, Anis Patel, said it was business as usual for the forecourt and newsagents chain, and trading was strong. The company operates 29 forecourts and 26 CTNs in the north west.Three directors ...
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The Clean Air solution
Torex Retail has launched a new vapour recovery system, which it says will save retailers money, as well as ensure that they comply with new legislation.The Clean Air solution will help forecourt operators comply with Stage Two Petrol Vapour Recovery legislation, due to come into effect on October 1. All ...
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