Forecourt Trader Awards 2008

Principal Sponsor: Palmer and Harvey

Palmer and Harvey is proud to once again be the principal sponsor for Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards. As a key event in the Palmer and Harvey calendar, the awards provide a much-needed opportunity to reward retailers who work day in, day out to achieve exceptional standards.

As the UK's largest wholesaler, Palmer and Harvey delivers to 70% of UK forecourt retailers, helping customers increase their profitability and achieve award winning standards with the right product range, promotions and business development advice.

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Coca-Cola Enterprises - Best Soft Drinks Outlet

Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd is proud to be supporting the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards for 2011 and to be sponsoring the Best Soft Drinks Outlet category. One in every ten pounds is spent on soft drinks in forecourts, making it the third biggest category in the channel and vitally important to forecourt retailers. As a leading soft drinks supplier in forecourts, Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd is committed to offering the best advice and merchandising solutions. This year we will continue to work closely with forecourt retailers to offer them best practice advice and to encourage excellence in soft drinks retailing. Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd would like to wish all entrants into the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards 2011 the best of luck!

CDG - Best Car Care & Lubricants Outlet

The Convenience Distribution Group is proud to sponsor the Best Car Care & Lubricants Outlet as part of the Forecourt Trader Awards. Car Care is a very important sector in Forecourts but at times does not get the prominence it deserves. However, retailers should give it greater importance for two main reasons:- Profit as the sector can generate margins of 40% plus. Satisfying customer expectations: - Customer expects to see car care products and will be very disappointed if they cannot find a petrol can or bulb that they need there and then.

Through the sponsorship of the awards we believe we can help retailers maximise the potential of this profitable area.

Coffee Nation - Best Hot Beverages Outlet

Ginsters - Best Display of Chilled Food

Ginsters is the market leader in savoury pastry sales in forecourts and also the leading branded sandwich supplier in food-to-go outlets. We were one of the very first brands to recognise the importance of impulse food sales in forecourts, and over the past ten years we have led the way in new techniques to improve availability and rate of sale through forecourt fixtures.

We are delighted to be sponsoring the award for Best Display of Chilled Food, and hope that this will help to encourage further improvements in food merchandising in this dynamic market.

Heineken UK - Best Site with a Licence to sell Alcohol

Imperial Tobacco - Best Tobacco Retailer

Forecourts are vitally important outlets to the UK tobacco category as currently over 11% of total cigarette sales are in forecourts. As the market leader it is entirely appropriate for Imperial Tobacco to continue its longstanding support for the Forecourt Trader Awards as it remains gratifying to reward retail excellence. We very much look forward to congratulating the winners at this year's Award Ceremony.

RS Sales - Best Customer Service

RS Sales is proud to sponsor the Award for 'Best Customer Service' at this years Forecourt Trader Awards. We welcome the opportunity to, once again, help bring to light the outstanding contribution of so many Petrol Forecourt retailers to delivering excellent customer service.

Commitment to superior customer service has helped us reach our position, as the UK's leading independently owned, provider of shop and forecourt consumables. We specialise in the supply of General Forecourt, HSE/PPE, POS, Back Office, Shop, Janitorial Equipment & Chemicals, Carwash Chemicals & Catering Supplies and Equipment.

For details of how we can help reduce your costs in these areas, many of which are key to helping you deliver 'Premium Customer Service', call us on 01580 893 100

Torex - Best Site Manager

Torex is the leading provider of EPOS resources and consultancy to the forecourt sector.  We advocate excellence in all areas of site management and are proud to support the Forecourt Trader Awards 2011.

 In 2011, with tax hikes, fluctuating fuel prices and increased competition the Forecourt Store Manager's role has never been more challenging. With fuel margins squeezed and savvy shoppers demanding more from their Forecourt, the value of attracting and impressing customers with service, availability and high standards is paramount to surviving, and thriving.

 To give our customers the competitive edge in the retail marketplace we provide innovative, dependable solutions that enhance the value of your business. Our leading edge products are seamlessly integrated, delivering real-time data on-demand. They empower retailers to make informed business decisions quickly and effectively, resulting in tighter controls, fewer losses, maximised profits; ultimately a better retail experience for you and your customers.

 We take pride in our long established team of industry experts. With over 25 years' experience at the forefront of the convenience & forecourt sector we offer our customers unrivaled capabilities and extensive support, consultation and project management.

From outstanding results in margin consultancy, to advances in sales and security through new innovations and industry links, the last year has been an excellent one for Torex, so we delight in celebrating similarly exceptional retailers, and congratulate the winner of the Best Store Manager 2011.

Wayne - Best Forecourt Facilities

A global innovator of retail fuel dispensers and technologies, Wayne is leading the way with technological advances on multiple fronts, from eco-fuel solutions, and regulation-compliant pay-at-the-pump security, to multimedia marketing and groundbreaking site control systems.

Modern high volume throughput filling stations, as well as smaller local garages, are everyday features in the world of petrol retailing, and Wayne is proud to be the retail solutions provider for both.

Known for our cutting-edge technologies, exceptional customer focus, and win-win industry partnerships, we have the solutions to bring any petrol filling station to the frontline of your community.

Wilcomatic - Best Environmentally Friendly Site

We are the UK market leaders in vehicle washing technology and can usually offer a solution to any washing requirement however big or small.
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