Events

Big Insight Not Big Data at POPAI Professional Development Breakfast

POPAI, the global association for marketing at retail, will present the second in its Professional Development Series for 2015 at St Leonards, Sydney on 10 June, called Big Insight Not Big Data. Sue Temple, general manager loyalty, Woolworths Group will share examples of the increasing use of data and insights at Woolworths as part of […]

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Inaugural Retailer Trade Show sees good turnout for The Distributors

More than 300 customers and over 50 suppliers joined The Distributors on the Gold Coast for their National Retailer and Wholesaler Trade Show & Conference in early May. The first day kicked off with the Inaugural Retailer Trade Show followed by a Wholesaler Trade Show in the afternoon with exhibitors showcasing new product lines, product

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Women In Convenience expands with new programme for 2015

The AACS Women In Convenience initiative will launch a new and expanded programme for 2015 after its successful first year with two events to be held in Sydney and Melbourne during May. At both events Petra Buchanan, CEO of the McGrath foundation, will be a guest speaker. Ms Buchanan is globally recognised for her expertise

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Surprise launch of Coca Cola Life on Norfolk Island

Coca-Cola South Pacific’s television ad for Coca-Cola Life shows a surprise product launch on Norfolk Island. The campaign was shot in an unscripted, documentary style, to convey the genuine surprise and delight of Norfolk Island residents as they became the first community in Australia to sample Coca-Cola Life. Reminiscent of the “world’s smallest and prettiest”

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Caltex Star Mart raises over $420,000 for seriously ill kids

Last week Caltex Australia handed a cheque for more than $420,000 to Make-A-Wish Australia CEO Gerard Menses. The donation was made using funds raised by Caltex Star Mart retailers, customers, suppliers and employees during the highly-successful Wish Drive held in November last year in which over 400 stores around Australia raise much-needed funds for the

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Entries open for 2015 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling on all retailers to enter now for the 2015 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards. Entries are due by Friday 8 May 2015. The ARA Awards are now officially open across twelve categories and designed to celebrate success across the entire retail industry – from small owner-operated stores through

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Expo Feedback

Around 2,000 exhibitors and visitors attended the recent C&I 2015 event in Sydney and the organisers are looking forward to C&I 2016, which is being held in Melbourne under the auspices of the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores. A survey has gone out to all of the delegates who attended the Sydney event and many

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C&I Expo provides opportunity for new products to shine

The 2015 C&I Expo, held at Sydney Showground, Olympic Park on 4-5 March 2105, with over 140 exhibitors, the show was provided retailers and buyers with the opportunity to speak directly to suppliers and see, touch and feel new product. Exhibitors spoken to with good leads and potential orders obtained. Many products stood out with

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Coca Cola Life in “world’s smallest and prettiest” launch

Ahead of a Norway-wide February launch of Coca-Cola Life, the tiny Norwegian fishing village of Reine was treated to the launch of Coca-Cola Life, described by Anne Marit Ihlen, marketing manager, Coca-Cola Norway as the “smallest, prettiest and probably windiest launch in Norwegian history”. The entire village was invited to a special tasting party at

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