George Tsapoutas: General Manager, The Distributors What changes have you seen in the industry over the past year? Looking back on the past year we have seen our market place start to invest in the future with in-store development and roll out of new retail formats. In a market that has been struggling to compete […]
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Wade Death: Director, Jack & Co What changes seen in the industry over the past year? The overwhelming change is obviously that the industry as a whole is going after food, whereas it used to be patchy at best. Nearly all major chains have a food-centric offer and are putting some pretty great stores to
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By Charles Watson, Workforce Guardian The retail industry has long been characterised by a high turnover of workers. The reasons for this are varied and not necessarily reflective of poor practices in retail workplaces. However, there are a few ideas businesses can simply and easily apply, that will have an impact on your workers and benefit
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On the go food sales in petrol and convenience outlets surpassed $500 million last year as the category leapt to become the largest food specific revenue generator in the channel. With annual dollar growth of 13.3%, or $63 million dollars of additional value, on the go food delivered 69% of all additional food and
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We chat to Theo Foukkare, General Manager Sales.
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Australia’s largest convenience industry trade show.
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Employers of young workers (often referred to as juniors or even minors) have some unique issues to consider.
A few reminders when employing juniors in the retail industry Read More »
Petrol stations are an easy target for theft and burglary.
Theft and burglary, are you covered? Read More »
Colleen Grady: Metcash General Manager Merchandise, Convenience What changes have you seen in the industry over the past year? Having joined Metcash nearly a year ago, moving into a wholesale supplier from a retail background, my learnings have focussed on understanding this new and challenging role and the industry. The key trends I have also
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A new study has found that sustainable and ethical business practices are emerging as a key growth driver for SMEs in Australia. The emergent trend forms part of the Australian findings of the Global 2018 SME Pulse Report from American Express and Oxford Economics, which was launched earlier this week. Of particular interest is how
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Caltex Australia and Woolworths yesterday announced that they have entered into a long-term strategic alliance across the areas of fuel supply, convenience wholesale food, redemption and loyalty. The new fuel supply agreement will ensure the safe and reliable supply of fuels to Woolworths for the next 15 years. In consideration of Woolworths entering into
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New Research from Roy Morgan shows that 49.1% of adult Australians gambled in an average three-month period in the 12 months to March 2018, down from 50.6% a year ago, following a gradually decreasing trend in the gambling industry across all categories. This decline is despite the growing proliferation of gambling options, such as online
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The figures were released in the Roy Morgan Alcohol Retail Currency Report.
Woolworths accounts for over 50% of off-premise alcohol spend Read More »
