The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has commended the Tasmanian Government for recognising the threat to small businesses that raising the legal tobacco purchasing age would have, as well as the boost it would give to criminals supplying the black market trade of illegal tobacco. A Bill proposing to raise the legal age from […]
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7-Eleven has released a brand new range of Protein Bars. The new range protein bars have 10g of Protein. Range is available in two flavours, Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter. Range may vary by store. The range is only valid until the 2nd of September
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Dettol announces the launch of a new product range called Dettol Parents Approved. Offering the same trusted Dettol protection from germs, the new Parents Approved range of hand washes and shower gels have simplified formulas and are free from harsh chemical residues, parabens, dyes and synthetic fragrances, suitable for ages 3+ and contains natural lemongrass
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The energy drink sector is teeming with potential and new options
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Nestle in the UK is set to make chocolate bars ‘healthy’ with a new process that enables the company to make chocolate without refined sugar. The breakthrough will cut sugar content by around 40% The Sun reported. The usual process of throwing away the white pulp that covers cocoa beans, has been swapped out and
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Maltesers are launching two new products to the range; Maltesers Vanilla Shake and Maltesers Buttons. Maltesers Vanilla Shake The shape and chocolate-coated goodness of normal Maltesers but with the added flavour of a classic Vanilla milkshke. Maltesers Buttons The buttons are already available in the UK and will hopefully making their way onto Australian shores.
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The nineties are back in full swing, and while it was a wonderful decade that gave us the internet, boy bands and scrunchies, it gave us the excessive rise in single-use plastics. SodaStream calls, as we bring back our favorite 90’s trends, to leave waste from single-use plastics in our past, for a better future.
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A woman has been fined £60 ($108AU) in the UK for picking up her daughter while she filled her car with petrol. Ms Pickering had stopped at a petrol station at East Maitlands Airport, on her way to the airport to pick up her daughter. While Ms Pickering was filling her car with petrol, her
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Retail Drinks Australia has described as “farcical” the decision by the Northern Territory’s liquor regulator to crackdown on everyday household cooking and beauty items which contain small amounts of alcohol. The regulator has said that items which contain more than 1.15 per cent ethyl alcohol ABV and come in containers exceeding 50ml are now classed
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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 on Wednesday 14th August, 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
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Vicks has partnered with Mission Australia for its new ‘Touch of Care’ campaign in Australia, with the release of a new short film which highlights a true and moving journey of a young person who became homeless when escaping domestic violence. The short film is part of a Vicks donation campaign where every purchase of
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Earlier this week the 2019 Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers Awards were announced and Metcash-owned IGA came in second place overall (ahead of Coles & Woolies), and were awarded the only five-star review for customer service. Canstar Blue’s 2019 supermarket review compared ALDI, IGA, Coles, Woolworths and Foodland, on product freshness, customer service, store layout,
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A popular milk product has been recalled over ‘food-borne illness’. Two Gippsland Jersey milk products were recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) due to an issue with their production. The 2L Gippsland Jersey light and full cream milk were sold in Woolworths, IGA, Foodworks and convenience stores across Victoria July 12-27. The
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