This month, BP Australia, one of Australia’s leading fuel and convenience retailers, reopened its doors to its newly renovated Kings Way site in Victoria; the first concept store of its kind which heralds the future of convenience retail. Featuring modern interiors with yellow and charcoal accents, and wooden ceiling panels for a refreshed look and […]
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To celebrate their 26-year partnership with Special Olympics Australia, Independent Grocers of Australia, IGA, presented a cheque donation of $180,000.00 at the 13th annual Special Olympics Australia Signature Dinner held at Luna Park, Sydney 24th August. IGA is proud to continue supporting Special Olympics Australia by helping to raise awareness and vital funds through IGA’s Community
Quality food offer hits the spot The rapid emergence of a dramatically improved fresh food and sandwich offer in convenience is increasingly seeing hungry customers embrace the channel as a ‘destination shop’ rather than a ‘desperation shop’. In the face of challenges to traditional powerhouse categories such as tobacco, many stores looking for ways to
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Exciting new products should see ice cream sales sizzle this summer With the temperatures slowly creeping up, forward-thinking convenience store operators are already contemplating how they are going to get the most out of the big summer sellers, with ice cream always high on the list. The season always sees the introduction of some exciting
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The 7-Eleven Group is investing in on-demand ‘last-mile’ delivery and technological capability by acquiring a majority interest in Tipple (www.tipple.com.au) – Australia’s largest on-demand alcohol delivery start-up. Tipple provides customers a unique ‘bottle shop in your pocket’ experience, delivering in 30 minutes by partnering with local independent bottle shops. Since launching in October 2015 Tipple
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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the CSIRO report released yesterday indicates that the time has come to legalise nicotine e-cigarettes in Australia. The E-cigarettes, smoking and health literature review indicates that e-cigarettes can assist some smokers in quitting traditional cigarettes, and provides evidence for a range of health improvements when conventional tobacco smokers make
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As our lives increasingly become busier and busier consumers continue to look for new products and technologies that integrate into their busy schedule and simply make life easier. Walk n Talk have just released two brand new products that let you stay connected whilst you are on the go. Premium Powerbank – 10,000mAH As we
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commision (ACCC) has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of the global battery portable lighting business of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc (Spectrum) by Energizer Holdings Inc (Energizer). Both are global companies that supply batteries and lighting devices. ACCC Commissioner Roger Featherston said: “The ACCC considers that the proposed acquisition
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VMO On-the-go is Australia’s leading petrol and convenience digital network reaching over 15 million customers monthly. Focused on delivering a network that transforms the forecourt and enhances customer experience, VMO recently conducted an in-depth study to gain consumer perspective of its network, the role it plays on the forecourt and on the path-to-purchase. As Australians
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The health and wellness trend has continued to transform the convenience store landscape. The convenience channel has recognised the growing potential for high-margin products and market has exploded with new products and innovations. A recent report from market research company Euromonitor International said: “few ingredients in recent memory have experienced protein’s sustained and meteoric rise”.
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A landmark milk bar on Parramatta road appears to be stuck in a circle where it is not allowed to open until certain renovations are completed, but the owner doesn’t want to begin renovations until he can reopen the store. The Olympia milk bar, owned by Nicholas Fotiou was forcefully closed by the Inner West Council
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German supermarket Kaufland is reportedly closing in on a $20 million Bunnings warehouse site as it prepares for its Australian launch. Kaufland has already secured building sites in Melbourne and Adelaide, The Daily Mail UK reported. It is believed that an entry into the Australian market, could rival Aldi which has been in Australia since
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A mere 24 hours after announcing that it would continue to 0ffer free plastic bags to customers indefinitely, Coles has backflipped on this providing a cut-off date for the complimentary bags. According to News.com.au, Coles chief executive officer John Durkan sent an email to his 115,000 staff saying the free bag offer would
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