Augmented and virtual reality are two trends we’re likely to be seeing a lot more of, according to a global survey by research group Nielsen. The survey asked respondents to rate how busy they felt their lives were compared to two years ago and, not surprisingly the majority (64%) said they had less time and […]
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Supermarket metro stores, new players and store partnerships proved the biggest retail news of the year for C&I readers. Taking out the top spot in our five biggest retail stories of the year was the news EG had been approved to buy out Woolworths Group’s 540 petrol and convenience sites in a $1.7 billion deal.
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It has been a big year for petrol news, with big company sell offs, new technologies and executive movements. So it’s of little surprise that petrol stories got you clicking in 2019 as C&I kept readers informed about the latest news. There was plenty of news from 7-Eleven, including the auction of 15 national stores
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Snack fiends have certainly had their fill this year, which saw a stellar line up of new product releases. On the chip front there was Smith’s Chips release of Spag Bol flavoured chips in February – only to be topped by their Lamington release in December. In chocolate news, Nestle’s sweet releases of KitKat red
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The biggest beverage news in the last 12 months would have to be the sale of Lion Dairy & Drinks to Chinese owned Mengniu Dairy Company Limited for AUD$600 million. The agreement, reached in November, includes all white milk, milk-based drinks, yoghurt, juice, water ice brands and assets as well as Lion’s international businesses and
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As the year draws to a close C&I take a look back on the stories that got you clicking in 2019. And reflecting Australia’s insatiable appetite for sweet treats, two of the biggest stories of the year were chocolate related. Taking out the top spot was Arnott’s release in April of chocolate blocks featuring its
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As the health and wellness trend continues to bring rapid change to the convenience landscape, the snacking category has found itself front and centre of the ongoing transformation. Healthy snack foods with a high nutritional value, such as muesli bars, protein bars and dried fruit and nuts are quickly growing in importance as some of
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St Kilda Football Club have confirmed Dare will continue as a major club sponsor for the next three years. The Lion Dairy and Drinks brand will also expand their sponsorship into the club’s AFLW team when they join the league for the 2020 season. Dare have been involved with St Kilda for the past four
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futurThe future for convenience stores is tech-focussed, customised and environmentally sustainable according to research group Nielsen. Releasing a summary of their top seven predictions earlier this month, Neilsen’s SVP of retail and US industry relations Jeff Williams has set out the seven trends he believes will shape the industry’s future. Among his top picks is
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When it comes to flying, the days of having few choices beyond eating a soggy sandwich or browsing magazines until the boarding call are thankfully behind us. And with many airports, such as Singapore’s Changi Airport, becoming almost destinations in their own right, jet-setters are understandably demanding better services. As airports modernise, so to have
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Australia’s favourite premium retail brands have been revealed – and it’s a mixed bag. Research group Roy Morgan conducted a national survey of high spending premium customers to determine where they’re choosing to spend their money, analysing the findings to determine the top 10 brands. And it seems the high-spenders are adding a touch of
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Product sampling program Stock Box have devised a brilliant way to target 3,000 Millennial and Gen Z students – by delivering goods directly to university students. The program will provide eight spots per box for products, which will be provided to Deakin University who renew their membership with the students association (DUSA) in early
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Quality of Life service Sodexo are taking the initiative on food waste, tackling the issue by pledging to salvage 50 tonnes of food from being wasted. The company have partnered with online food surplus site Yume and hope to meet their target over the next six months. Sodexo had previously purchased 65 tonnes of surplus
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