futurThe future for convenience stores is tech-focussed, customised and environmentally sustainable according to research group Nielsen. Releasing a summary of their top seven predictions earlier this month, Neilsen’s SVP of retail and US industry relations Jeff Williams has set out the seven trends he believes will shape the industry’s future. Among his top picks is […]
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Striking the right balance of product placement and uncluttered displays can help drive sales through the summer trade period. Retailing services company Crossmark, who work with retailers, manufacturers and brands on merchandising, have released a quick guide to helping maximise in-store foot traffic and product sales. Top of their tips for brands is to ensure
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When it comes to our daily cup of Joe, it seems Australians are quickly moving beyond the humble full-cream latte to embrace non-dairy, going cashless and ditching disposable for keep cups. Square Australia’s 2019 coffee report shows Australia’s coffee culture is still thriving – but it’s quickly evolving. Traditional orders remained the overall picks, with
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In just a few decades smart bots and experience hubs will redefine the customer experience, according to a new report predicting the state of retail in 2040. A new report from Euromonitor forecasting the online retail landscape in two decades’ time has imagined a world in which technology is ubiquitous and personalization and data power
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News.com.au recently published a survey dedicated to potato chip lovers.
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RTD category is the second biggest, generating sales of $1.7 billion in 2017.
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Woolworths is said to be branching out and upgrading its c-store experience to try and engage with shoppers.
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A parliamentary committee has made a call for petrol and diesel cars should be phased out. The committee said Australia’s transport system would benefit from electric and hydrogen cars. The parliamentary inquiry into automated mass transit was led by 10 members of parliament and made 17 recommendations. Committee chair John Alexander Bennelong MP said automated and
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Salty snacks takes on a new flavour
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Since C&I first reported about Kombucha’s deep dive into the convenience market earlier in 2018, many brands and botted teas have joined in on the trend; Mojo Kombucha, Tonicka Kombucha, Remedy Kombucha and Amplify Kombucha- just to name a few.
Frucor Suntory has released it’s newest beverage- Amplify Kombucha.
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PLAY Market Research (PMR) has released it’s top three trends in food and beverage for 2018, for retailers and suppliers to take note of.
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A little bit early but with enough time to eat lots of it before Easter, Cadbury is dropping Creme Egg ice cream.
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