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ARA supports calls for a smoke-free Victoria by 2025

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed calls for a smoke-free Victoria by 2025, after 24 health organisations released a new report pushing for stricter anti-smoking laws and more education programs. Russell Zimmerman, Executive Director of the ARA, said although this is a great target to work towards, it’s disappointing to see no mention of

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Honest Harvest

Honest Harvest Coconut Water: sweet, smooth and pure

One taste of Honest Harvest is enough to know that this is no ordinary coconut water. Sweet, smooth and pure, Honest Harvest is the closest thing you will get to enjoying the freshest coconut water straight from a young, green coconut. However, it’s the uncompromised attention to detail, thought and care that goes into each

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Coke Zero scrapped for Coke No Sugar

Following the successful launch of Coca-Cola No Sugar in Australia, Coca-Cola Australia has today announced it will complete the phase out of Coke Zero beginning from August 1. Coca-Cola Australia Marketing Director Lucie Austin said Australians had overwhelmingly said ‘Goodbye to Coke Zero’ and ‘Hello to Coca-Cola No Sugar’ in its first year in market.

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Roundtable Series: Wade Death, Jack & Co

Wade Death: Director, Jack & Co What changes seen in the industry over the past year? The overwhelming change is obviously that the industry as a whole is going after food, whereas it used to be patchy at best. Nearly all major chains have a food-centric offer and are putting some pretty great stores to

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The game is up for fuel thieves in Victoria

Time has run out for Victoria’s fuel thieves, with Victoria Police now getting tough on a crime that is costing Victorian fuel retailers more than $4.2 million per year. The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has won a significant victory, with Victoria Police now reaffirming that fuel theft is actually a crime – as

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Ready, steady, grow for on the go food

  On the go food sales in petrol and convenience outlets surpassed $500 million last year as the category leapt to become the largest food specific revenue generator in the channel. With annual dollar growth of 13.3%, or $63 million dollars of additional value, on the go food delivered 69% of all additional food and

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Roundtable Series: Colleen Grady, Metcash

Colleen Grady: Metcash General Manager Merchandise, Convenience  What changes have you seen in the industry over the past year? Having joined Metcash nearly a year ago, moving into a wholesale supplier from a retail background, my learnings have focussed on understanding this new and challenging role and the industry. The key trends I have also

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Caltex and Woolworths extend and expand partnership

  Caltex Australia and Woolworths yesterday announced that they have entered into a long-term strategic alliance across the areas of fuel supply, convenience wholesale food, redemption and loyalty. The new fuel supply agreement will ensure the safe and reliable supply of fuels to Woolworths for the next 15 years. In consideration of Woolworths entering into

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