The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) and C&I Women in Convenience Awards (WIC) are back. The award is an extension of the AACS WIC program that was established to attract, retain and recognise and support women within the convenience sector. The AACS WIC Industry Awards are to recognise the significant contribution women play in […]
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Thanks to a recent makeover, Romeo’s IGA in Sydney’s Summer Hill looks more like a European food hall than your local supermarket.
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The much-loved-midnight-snack retailer Pie Face saw its end in 2014, in a spectacular collapse following a string of unprofitable stores.
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C&I is excited to welcome retailers from across all banners and brands to the C&I Expo; and there’s still time to register to ensure you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
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A recent global ransomware attack that hit Australia’s Tasmanian Cadbury factory has sparked speculation of a Russian conspiracy with roots in the Kremlin. Vice reported overnight that the attack initially targeted Ukraine’s infrastructure, before spreading around the world and locking down computer systems with demands for ransom in the Bitcoin currency. The attack affected many
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National grocery and convenience wholesaler Metcash has resumed dividends after reporting a decline in profit.
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Australian fuel retailer Caltex has been given regulatory approval to purchase Gull New Zealand as part of its plan to increase its retail business.
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Red Bull will soon undertake the national launch of their latest NPD: the Summer Edition Ruby Grapefruit flavour.
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Chinese shoppers will soon be able to make their groceries come when called as a new convenience store on wheels takes off! The world’s first unmanned-convenience-supermarket-on-wheels, is called Moby-Mart, and is currently in the prototyping stage, its Chinese designers spruiking it as the mini-mart of the future. Dubbed by the company as “the simplest shopping
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C&I Week is excited to announce gold winning Olympian Anna Meares will be the headline speaker at the AACS Leadership Summit at the C&I Expo in August. Ms Meares is well known for winning multiple medals at Olympic, Commonwealth and World Championship levels. She famously returned to cycling after suffering a broken back in 2008,
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Amazon’s plan to disrupt global retailers hit another peak this week with its acquisition of the US retailer Whole Foods, sparking concern that its eventual launch into the Australian market is closer than originally thought. Woolworths’ share prices took a hit following the announcement, dropping by 4% from $26.25 down to $25.33, its biggest decline
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Tickets are on sale now for the AACS Gala Award Night, celebrating the achievements of the foremost leaders in our industry. Held annually, the AACS Gala Awards brings together the best in the industry to recognise their contributions within the sector. Last year’s Gala had a record-breaking attendance of almost 600 guests. This event is
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A Melbourne tobacconist and convenience store was robbed in under a minute, as men armed with hammers stormed the store. CCTV footage showed a female staff member behind the counter, as the men kicked open the door and smashed and threw objects at the counter. The men then pushed behind the counter and took cash
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