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A ram raid attack on a Coles supermarket is the latest in a wave of C-store and retail crime. ACT Police have the supermarket in Curtin was ram raided by a Toyota Sedan at about 4.10am on Thursday. Two people attempted to break into the cigarette counter, however fled empty handed. It follows violent robberies
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The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) are calling on police to take tougher action on criminals they say are targeting small businesses. The AACS said they have been contacted by a Victorian based service station operator who claims police have been “blasé” to their concerns, CEO Jeff Rogut said. The organisation are also calling
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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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With only two months to go until C&I 2019, there’s no time to waste! Each year, visitors to the C&I Expo get to experience the latest in convenience products, services and merchandising. This year is no exception! For a list of the exhibitors, click through. Over two big days, retailers and suppliers have the chance
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In the lead-up to C&I 2019, C&I will be sharing supplier profiles from some of the companies exhibiting at the show. To experience the latest in convenience products, services and merchandising keep reading! Tom & Luke What is the main business of the company? Tom & Luke create great tasting healthy snacks using whole food
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A syndicate that allegedly stole from supermarkets and re-sold the goods through convenience store has faced court. Seven people were charged over their involvement, with police alleging the property was stolen from supermarkets and resold in a convenience store in Darlinghurst, Nine News reported. Police allegedly seized more than $100,000 worth of product including pharmaceuticals, vitamins,
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While c-stores are still known as a one-stop-shop for snacks and drinks, more and more consumers are using them for flowers and salads. According to CNBC, American c-store sales of fruit and vegetables has grown to roughly the same size as popcorn and pretzel sales. National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) VP of strategic industry initiatives
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A YouTuber named Mike Chen has shown what 7-Eleven Japan has on offer compared to its stores in the rest of the world. In Mr Chen’s video on his channel Strictly Dumpling, he finds things among the aisles picking up ramen and soups, dried squid, salmon onigiri, fish cakes, fried chicken, fatty beef, countless buns, a gigantic
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A winning lottery ticket in the US worth more than $878 million US or $1 billion AUD, was sold by a local convenience store. The ticket was sold at some point between October 20-23rd at a KC Mart convenience store in Simpsonville, in Greenville, South Carolina. The ‘Mega Millions’ ticket was purchased by someone who
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And it could be coming to Australia Written by Polly Simons for C&I Magazine. SIX years ago, entrepreneur Will Broome found himself staring at his smartphone in the middle of his local supermarket. Trying to navigate the store and decipher a text messaged shopping list, it occurred to him there must be a better way
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The Woolworths’ new convenience-type-store in Kirribilli has competitor stores already feeling squeezed despite the new store only being open for a few days. News.com.au reported the owner of the fruit shop next door had cancelled his lease and another convenience store across the road has begun to consolidate his external florist to within the store.
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Nestle has rung in the new year by releasing a few new products into its repertoire.
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