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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There are only two weeks left until the C&I Expo kicks off in Melbourne. Partnering with the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores, the expo brings together retailers and suppliers together over two days. Opening hours Wednesday 15 August: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Thursday 16 August: 10:00am – 3:00pm Visitors will be treated to an impressive line-up
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Krispy Kreme and MAXIBON® have collaborated to create two limited-edition treats, dubbed MAXI-KREME available in 7-Eleven stores from 31 July. Reinventing their own classics, MAXIBON® and Krispy Kreme have come together taking the yummiest components of each recipe to make two new tasty creations – a Krispy Kreme-flavoured MAXIBON® and a MAXIBON®-flavoured Krispy Kreme doughnut. The mouth-watering treats are available in 7-Eleven stores throughout Australia
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The 16th of August 2018 will be the one night of the year when the industry lets its hair down to celebrate excellence. The very best suppliers and retailers are recognised for the contributions they have made to the industry over the previous year. Then the two lucky Peter Jowett Scholarship winners are announced, as
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The snackfoods category has become symbolic of the way the convenience channel is responding to modern shoppers’ demands for both health and indulgence by offering a more balancing mix of products. Nevertheless, while dollar sales in 2017 hit $194 million, growth of 2.1% was down from 6.9% the previous year and meant the category actually
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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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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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Written by Dan Armes, founder of ServoPro. Even the most diligent of operators can experience their fuel becoming contaminated which can happen for a variety of reasons. In cases where fuel retailers have sold contaminated fuel the cost of repairing damaged vehicles has run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars not to mention the
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The new Mrs Mac’s has arrived.
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Written by Dan Armes, founder of ServoPro. Confusing insurance policies with ambiguous wording often lead to misunderstandings about what is actually covered. One of the most common claims seen by ServoPro’s partner for insurance, Sudale Insurance Brokers, is impact damage. With vehicles coming in and out of a petrol station all day, every day, it is
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Caltex Star Mart Albert Park and Diamond Creek Self Serve have been announced as dual winners.
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AACS CEO Jeff Rogut What changes have you seen in the industry over the past year? Australia’s convenience industry enjoyed another year of solid growth and is now valued at $8.4 billion in annual sales, however the channel’s rate of growth slowed for the first time in more than five years. What are the current
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Woolworths customers are threatening to switch to Coles supermarkets after learning of the supermarket’s new delivery fee being introduced as a result of the impending plastic bag ban.
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