UK Forecourt Trader Awards Success for Sewell Retail Group

Patrick, managing director of Sewell Retail, and operations director David, said they were "blown away" by their awards.
"I recall attending the function some 10 years ago, not knowing anyone and feeling our business was all a very far cry from what these guys were achieving," said Patrick. "So I'm very clear, over the years that the Forecourt Trader awards (and just generally) has helped me grow my business network, and set the standards to which we have to aspire.
"So it's fantastic to get recognised for what we do up here in Hull."

FORECOURT TRADER OF THE YEAR 2009

Patrick Sewell & David Craven-Jones from Sewell Retail Chanterlands, Hull

SPECIALIST PRODUCT CATEGORIES

Best Car Care & Lubricants Outlet
Quentin Wilson from Sewell Retail Chanterlands, Hull

Best Customer Service
Danny Syrett from Roughton Service Station, Norfolk

Best Display of Chilled Food
Sharon Stanley from Tates Spar Battlefield, Shrewsbury

Best Eco Friendly Outlet
Peter Roachford from Sainsbury’s Badger Farm, Winchester

Best Food-to-Go Outlet
Oliver Lodge from Gilhams Service Station, Midhurst

Best Forecourt Facilities
Brian Stoddart from Gem Bluebell Way, Preston

Best Hot Beverages Outlet
Katherine Batch from Sewell Retail Willerby, Hull

Best Use of Retail Technology
Tom Massey from Sewell Retail Pocklington, York

The successful annual Forecourt Trader Award was originally set up by Forecourt News (before it was taken over by William Reed) back in the early 90’s and ran alongside the Forecourt & Convenience Show held in Birmingham, then organised by Blenheim. Forecourt Trader and William Reed have since developed the award into the major UK event it is today. The event last month was held in the London Hilton on Park Lane hosted by celebrity DJ Tony Blackburn with over 600 guest in attendance.

PetrolWorld October 2009