Last Thursday, the Australian Association of Convenience Stores had their annual awards for convenience standouts. With this years theme being Embrace Change, 700 of Australian convenience industry’s best came together to recognise the most outstanding individual and company efforts in the sector. The AACS Gala & Awards Dinner followed the AACS Convenience Leaders Summit held […]
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AACS Supplier Awards Food on the Go Finalists: Mrs Mac’s, Handmade Food Co, Patties Foods Winner: Patties Foods Beverages Finalists: Coca-Cola Amatil, Frucor Suntory, Red Bull Winner: Frucor Suntory Confectionery Finalists: Nestle, Ferrero, Mondelez International Winner: Mondelez International Distributors Finalists: Metcash, The Distributors, PFD Food Services Winner: The Distributors Grocery &
Retail Expert and Analyst, Frank Beard, offered some fascinating insights into the convenience industry at this year’s AACS Convenience Leaders Summit. As of 2019, there are 153,237 convenience stores across the United States: 93% of Americans live within 10 minutes of a fuel and convenience store and the industry has seen 16 years of record
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The AACS Convenience Leaders Summit was held at the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour this morning. Jeff Rogut, CEO of the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS), said the summit had always been about showcasing leadership. “It’s about people inspiring change and also people that have changed that we need to recognise,” said Rogut.
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Exhibitors interviewed at the 2019 C&I Expo have confirmed a broad mix of conversations with independent and major buyers at this year’s event. Renee Rogers from Freedom Foods said, “The 2019 C&I Expo has been a great show with a lot of quality leads coming through. Best of all there has been genuine interest in
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7-Eleven have extended their Krispy Kream range of Doughnuts with Caramel Cheesecake and Caramel Popcorn Suprise being added to the collection. The doughnuts are not eligible in a mixed 4 pack or a mixed 12 pack. The new range is available in all 7-11 stores until September 2nd.
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Buderim Ginger are the winner of the 2019 Queensland Business History Award at the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame induction dinner. This award recognises Queensland companies that demonstrate leadership in collecting, protecting, preserving and sharing its business history. Buderim Ginger won the award for our extensive historical collection and efforts to share the company’s
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Energy drinks are continually proving to be resilient and adaptable, especially within convenience sector. According to the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) 2018 State of the Industry Report (SOI), energy drinks showed strong growth in 2018 despite a “weaker than average 2017 performance”. The SOI said energy drinks were the standout performer of the
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London locals were introduced to a bit of Aussie support in the cricket this week, not only with Captain Tim Paine’s team coming out of no where for a 1-0 series lead, but our beloved Vegemite bites back at Marmite for spreading their sour attitude to our Aussies. Vegemite’s ad hit back at Marmite who
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In addition to the exciting speakers and exhibitors at this years C&I 2019, the networking drinks is a great event not to be missed. From 4:30pm tomorrow, we invite all Convenience retailers and suppliers to join us for drinks, canapes and live entertainment. Simply register for free for the C&I expo at the link below
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The trend that has seen convenience putting a greater emphasis on fresh food has paid huge dividends for the channel, and all the signs are that there is more of the same ahead. While growth in the category may have slowed slightly in the past 12 months or so, it is still exceptionally strong as
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This month, you can get your hands on free coffee at 7-Eleven stores nationwide. 7-Eleven’s 28 day initiative runs from 6 August – 2 September, and aims to encourage the reduction of single use cups by incentivising Aussies to commit to reusable cups as part of their everyday habits. Last year 7-Eleven partnered with Simply
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