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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A gun has reportedly gone off during an attempted armed hold-up of an IGA supermarket in Melbourne’s north. Police have been told three men entered the Hadfield business at about 8.45pm on Sunday night and threatened two attendants with a gun, demanding cash. It’s understood the attendants refused and instead used metal poles to fight
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Coles have signed on as a premier partner and ‘official supermarket’ of the AFL and AFLW in a five-year deal. It will see the supermarket giant’s logo feature on the prestigious centre circle spot throughout the upcoming season. Coles will also support the highly anticipated State of Original Bush fire Appeal Victoria v All-Stars match
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In less than three years, a single initiative has saved more than ten million coffee cups from landfill. Formed in 2017, Simply Cups launched with the aim of diverting used paper coffee cups from landfill and up-cycling them into new products. And while making great tracks on their own, it was when they partnered with
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Coles has unveiled a brand-new concept with the opening of the new Coles Local in St Kilda, Victoria. The new store which further challenges the convenience sector due to its small format, features a “living herb wall”, the largest range of vegan and vegetarian products in the country, a pick-and-mix bar just for dogs, a pineapple
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Shelby’s has launched a new range of cookies that sit firmly in the ‘better for you’ category. The range is made without butter, eggs or dairy products and includes Chocolate Chip, Double Choc Hazelnut and Raspberry and White Chocolate cookies. According to the company, Shelby’s cookies are designed to be a sensory experience that positively
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Frankston, Box Hill and Forest Hill are among seven Caltex petrol stations being sold off to developers across Melbourne. The properties are among 25 the fuel giant is selling off nationwide and expected to drive developer demand with prominent addresses and large allotments. A Caltex spokesman said the properties were being sold as they “continue
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The 16th of August 2018 will be the one night of the year when the industry lets its hair down to celebrate excellence. The very best suppliers and retailers are recognised for the contributions they have made to the industry over the previous year. Then the two lucky Peter Jowett Scholarship winners are announced, as
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C&I is back in Melbourne this year, partnering with the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores to bring retailers and suppliers together over two big days.
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The Melbourne KitKat Chocolatory has launched a world-first collection of decadent and re-imagined festive flavours
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A visit to the Monash University Food Innovation Centre (FIC) proved to be one of the highlights of the recent Study Tour of Melbourne, hosted by the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores.
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A Melbourne convenience store owner has been accused of racism for putting up a sign in his window, banning black teenagers from his store.
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MAB sells state of the art service station and convenience store complex to private investor.
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