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7-Eleven launches checkout-free store

7-Eleven is at the forefront of technological advancements within the convenience industry with its newest checkout-free stores. The first store opened in this format is a concept store in Richmond, Melbourne which has been dubbed “cashless and cardless”. The store enables customers to use a smartphone app to pay for their purchases within the store, […]

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Two great new suppliers to see at C&I 2019

In the lead-up to C&I 2019, C&I will be sharing supplier profiles from some of the companies exhibiting at the show. To experience the latest in convenience products, services and merchandising keep reading! Tom & Luke What is the main business of the company? Tom & Luke create great tasting healthy snacks using whole food

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Store review part 2: Designer dreams bought to life

Click for part one. The Foodary in Derrimut, Victoria was recently opened with “arguably Australia’s best service station toilets and a food and coffee offer that will challenge long-held views of the Aussie ‘servo’,” Ms Moore. “Over half of Australians believe service stations have forgotten about service and we have been listening. It’s why we’ve rolled out

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Vegemite and Coles chosen as ‘iconic’

Vegemite and Coles were both recognised as the top favourites in the 20th Annual Readers Digest Trusted Brands Survey. InsideFMCG reported the magazine also listed another of winners across several FMCG categories. Coles (Supermarket) Vegemite (Australian Iconic Brand) Penfolds (Australian Wine) Weet-Bix (Breakfast Food) John West (Canned Fish) Cadbury (Confectionery) Magnum (Ice Cream) S-26 Gold

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7-Eleven business update

7-Eleven held their annual business update in the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne. During the event, 7-Eleven Australia CEO Angus McKay spoke to the attendees (a mix of suppliers and 7-Eleven staff) and gave an update on the business. Mr McKay said he wanted to focus on business performance and strategic direction. “From a store perspective…by the

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Caltex

Australia’s top manufacturers

Australian FMCG companies including Caltex, Fonterra, and BP have been named in the top 10 of IBISWorld’s list of Australia’s Top 100 manufacturers in 2019. IBISWorld revealed Caltex took the lead, with Fonterra just behind and BP coming in 4th on the list. IBISWorld senior industry analyst Liam Harrison: “It is certainly no surprise to

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Coles trials Uber Eats with grocery staples

Coles has expanded its Uber Eats trial by widening its range of options to include everyday grocery items. Along with adding four more stores, to the trial, customers now have more choice in what items they want to have delivered. According to InsideFMCG, each of the partnering Coles stores offers an ‘Absolute Essentials’ range which

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