Lion has announced the ten start-ups and scale-ups that have been accepted into its accelerator program. Along with nine other companies, PERKii Probiotics were one of the chosen few out of over 300+ other applicants across both Australia and New Zealand. They are also the only product based business to have been accepted into the […]
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Streets ice cream factory workers are reportedly threatening a public boycott to draw attention to the termination of a previous agreement on pay and working conditions. NSW based workers who are responsible for the manufacture of Paddle Pops, Golden Gaytimes, Bubble O’Bills and Magnums are currently in the midst of a dispute with Unilever, Streets
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With five public holidays across five states and territories coming up this long weekend, small business employers must familiarise themselves with the law around staff payments and time off.
Retailers prepare for public holiday onslaught Read More »
Lolly lovers across the nation are set to smile as Allen’s Green Frogs triumphantly hop back into stores – this time, bringing the whole Frog Family with them.
Green frogs are back Read More »
A report commissioned by the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has found that the convenience stores of the future are facing disruption while being in a prime position to act on changing trends.
Make way for ‘destination’ convenience stores Read More »
There have been renewed calls for the Australian federal government to introduce a sugar tax of up to 20 per cent on soft drinks.
Renewed calls for sugar tax to be introduced Read More »
Following intensive tasting and judging of 125 chocolates, the country’s best have been named.
NZ top chocolates named Read More »
7-Eleven is set to shake up its fresh food offering and reshape its image.
7-Eleven’s newest fresh offering Read More »
In an address to the Asia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum this morning, Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James reprimanded Caltex for not entering into a formal arrangement with the Fair Work Ombudsman to provide compensation for underpaid workers. Here is an edited transcript of this morning’s speech. The Fair Work Ombudsman is Australia’s national workplace relations
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PepsiCo Australia has won the Employer of Choice award at the annual Australian HR Awards.
PepsiCo Australia is Employer of Choice Read More »
The illegal tobacco industry in Australia is variously estimated to be equivalent to around 14 per cent of total volume.
Tobacco robberies terrorising retail workers Read More »
In May this year US retailer Target reached an $US18.5 million ($24.78 million) settlement with dozens of US states over a 2013 data breach.
Cashless payments: Is your customer data protected? Read More »
The Shell petrol station Kingston Garage in Heatherton VIC, is celebrating its second win of the Global Shell Award-Single Site Retailer of the Year – Licensed Markets.
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