Cash is predicted to cease existing in the next decade: Consumer and business transactions conducted on smartphones through mobile point of sale transactions are expected to almost triple between 2014 and 2016 to $21.7 billion and digital wallets are soon going to hit Australia.
Smartphone, mobile payment boom to impact retailers, SMEs Read More »
McDonald’s has changed its new digital menu boards across Australia to comply with New South Wales kilojoule (energy) labelling laws, after its new boards in NSW were found to be breaching labelling laws by not showing how many kilojoules are in each item. The fast food giant recently introduced new animated, digital menu displays to
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A coalition of SME business groups has thrown its full support behind proposals from Small Business Minister, Bruce Billson to strengthen section 46 of the Competition Act, which would see an ’Effects Test’ put in place to stop big retail chains from abusing their market power.
Alliance calls for Effects Test to allow fairer competition Read More »
Metcash’s strategic long-term Transformation Plan is delivering results. The Diamond Store Accelerator (DSA) refurbishment program has delivered improved retail store sales and warehouse sales have risen by 16%.
Strong uptake for new Metcash promotional, refurb programs Read More »
Launched in 1935, Kit Kat, with its trademark red wrapper and chocolate fingers, has not just stood the test of time, it has never stopped moving with it and few 80-year-old brands can claim to be trendsetters in the digital age.
Iconic chocolate bar Kit Kat turns 80, conquers digital world Read More »
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia (CCI) has applauded Premier Colin Barnett’s announcement that his government would extend Sunday trading hours if re-elected in 2017, while independent retailers including convenience stores have long opposed further extensions to Perth and WA’s shop trading laws. CCI CEO Deidre Willmott said the commitment was common sense
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The current $1,000 online GST threshold to be abolished and all purchases from overseas will have a 10% GST added from July 2017.
GST threshold goes, overseas online purchases to pay 10% GST Read More »
Caltex Australia has reported a higher net profit for the first half of 2015 to 30 June, with convenience store shop sales up 3.9% year-on-year to $1.2 billion.
Convenience stores, premium fuels shine in Caltex half year Read More »
Concerns raised within Newsagents Association after move to allow Woolworths Petrol to sell lottery products.
Woolworths Petrol to sell lottery products under more favourable terms than newsagents? Read More »
Mondelēz has been announced as an Official Partner of the Australian Olympic Team for Rio 2016.
Mondelēz sponsors Australian Olympic Team for Rio 2016 Read More »
Announcing Wesfarmers’ 2015 full-year results today, managing director Richard Goyder said positive developments for the convenience sector are ahead.
Coles Express accelerates convenience growth, plans more stores Read More »
A review has found that almost all of the 2.6 million adults using e-cigarettes in Great Britain are current or ex-smokers and suggests that e-cigs may be contributing to falling smoking rates.
UK Public Health says e-cigarettes 95% less harmful than tobacco Read More »
Viva Energy will invest $1 billion over the next five years in its refining, supply chain and service station businesses.
Milestone for Viva Energy, $1 billion upgrade plan outlined Read More »
