Striking the right balance of product placement and uncluttered displays can help drive sales through the summer trade period. Retailing services company Crossmark, who work with retailers, manufacturers and brands on merchandising, have released a quick guide to helping maximise in-store foot traffic and product sales. Top of their tips for brands is to ensure […]
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As non-dairy milks continue to rise in popularity, they are having an ever-growing impact in the convenience store fridge. And as they become more mainstream and adapted into the diets of consumers alongside dairy products and not just as an alternative, the trend is only set to grow. According to industry research firm IBISWorld, revenue
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When it comes to our daily cup of Joe, it seems Australians are quickly moving beyond the humble full-cream latte to embrace non-dairy, going cashless and ditching disposable for keep cups. Square Australia’s 2019 coffee report shows Australia’s coffee culture is still thriving – but it’s quickly evolving. Traditional orders remained the overall picks, with
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If you’ve left your Christmas shopping until the last moment, you’re in good company. Australian shoppers are expected to make a collective mad rush to retailers this week, with the National Retail Association forecasting a shopping frenzy as customers scramble to finalise (or for many, begin) their shopping. And they’re expected to arrive at retailers
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Coles has given its supply chain management and finance and procurement platforms a digital shake up, embracing new technologies in an effort to improve efficiency. The company has rolled out SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba – which it said will cut costs, streamline processes and deliver greater product availability for customers. The rollout is part
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They’re the beloved snack that divided a nation with their infamous ‘new’ release three years ago. But their latest release will no doubt be very welcome news to hungry stomachs across the country. The biscuit brand are continuing their Aussie Legends Range, which last year released hit flavour Vegemite and cheese, with two new bold
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BP have furthered their commitment to exploring low carbon energy options, expanding their Lightsource BP shares to an equal 50:50 balance. The deal will see new shares issued, allowing the UK headquartered solar development and management company Lightsource BP instant access to funds from the sale. It follows the fuel company’s acquisition of 43% of
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Coca-Cola Amatil has announced group chief financial officer Martyn Roberts will depart the company. Announcing the move yesterday, Amatil said Mr Roberts had resigned to take up a position at an ASX listed health focussed company. He will remain with the company to present the FY2019 results and depart in early 2020. Mr Roberts joined
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A new app developed by former Caltex executives is promising to deliver bowser relief to motorists. The EzySt app, described as a ‘digital marketplace for the petrol-convenience industry’, collates cheaper than advertised petrol prices and retailer specials into the free app, which its creators claim could save users up to 30c per litre. Developed by
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Infant formula manufacturer Nuchev are now listed on the ASX. The company behind the popular Oli6 goat milk formula range, launched in 2013, is worth $105 annually. The brand, which first launched as a pharmacy-channel brand in 2013, has seen a rapid growth after netting a multimillion national distribution deal with Coles earlier this year.
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Property investment and funds management company Charter Hall have announced plans to acquire a 49% stake in BP Australia retail sites. The $840 million deal will see the company take a managed partnership in the $1.7 billion portfolio of 225 long weighted average lease expiry (WALE) convenience retail properties currently leased to BP Australia. The
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A bold approach to convenience stores has proven a hit for retailers Good 2 Go. Business founders Mohamed Sayed, Nora Sayed and Mohamed Zreika had big plans to put their own spin on convenience stores when they launched Good 2 Go with its trademark bright yellow stores in 2017. Initially starting off with two stores
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In ice-cream news, Froneri are set to become an even bigger global iced confectionary player, with the proposed purchase of Nestle’s US ice cream business in a deal worth USD 4 billion. The Nestle business last year reported a turnover of US 1.8 billion and the deal will net Froneri Nestle’s high-profile brands Haagen-Dazs, Drumstick
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