Viva Energy has announced they will acquire Westside Petroleum in full. VEA acquired an initial 50% non-controlling interest in the petrol retailer in August 2018 and, following a successful expansion of Westside’s retail businesses, will proceed with acquiring the remaining shares. Westside Petroleum operates a network of 50 service stations across New South Wales, […]
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Retail turnover took a sharp dive last month, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Turnover was down 17.9% in April, making it the strongest seasonally adjusted fall recorded in the ABS’s Retail Trade survey. It had fallen 9.4% when compared to April last year. The record low follows a record
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IGA has today launched a national grocery delivery service in IGA Shop. While some independent family owned stores already offer delivery services, this is the first national platform for the retailer and follows the success of their Priority Shop service introduced during COVID-19. The retailer has said hundreds of its stores throughout Australia will offer
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Coles has unveiled the first of its Coles Local format supermarkets in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Rose Bay. The store is an up-market, hyper-local store with features such as self-serve coffee, an orange juice station, a Japanese mochi ice cream parlour and a pick-and-mix bar for dogs. Coles CEO Steven Cain said it had
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A juice sold in ALDI stores has been recalled on fears it may contain a microbial contamination. The PICK’D Cloudy Apply Juice 2L varieties may contain mycotoxin (patulin), which can cause illness is consumed. Products affected include the used by dates of: 22 and 29 May; 17 June; 7, 15, 27 and 30 July; 7
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Nestlé has thanked frontline healthcare workers for not taking a break with a specially designed KitKat bar. More than 250,000 of the ‘thank you’ KitKat bars have been distributed to hospital staff in recognition of their lifesaving work during the COVID-19 crisis. Nestlé’s Confectionery General Manager Chris O’Donnell said it was the company’s way
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The Queensland government has this morning announced they will offer $100 million in grants to support businesses struggling due to COVID-19. The grants follow similar schemes in New South Wales and Victoria and will focus on assisting businesses who have had to temporarily close, restructure or pivot their operations. Businesses can apply for up to
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Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has won big at the PIDA awards, organised by the Australian Institute of Packaging and Packaging New Zealand. The prestigious packaging awards recognise organisations who have created innovative packaging and packaging materials or processing for liquid, dry tea, coffee, water, soft drinks and wine, beer and spirits. Entries are judged on sustainable
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Arnott’s has pledged to donate $350,000 worth of their products to help combat food insecurity during COVID-19. The donation will be made to food charity Foodbank Australia, who Arnott’s has supported for more than 10 years and who they have donated millions of kilograms of food to in support of vulnerable communities. The donation also
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Caltex has revealed the newly redesigned Ampol logo as it gears up for a major rebrand back to the name. Unveiling the modernised logo on Wednesday, Caltex said it “nods to our proud 80 year history, but is a modern reflection of our organisation, as it exists today”, adding it symbolised ‘forward momentum’ and reflected
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Police are seeking CCTV and dashcam footage of an armed hold-up of a service station in Sydney’s western suburbs on Tuesday morning. In CCTV of the robbery, two men can be seen running up to the night-use attendant window of Westside Petroleum store on Guilford Rd, Guildford at about 3.10am. The men, one brandishing
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In great news for health-conscious Aussies looking to boost their hydration, a new, unique and certified organic beverage has just hit the market. Plant-based hydration drink B-fit features naturally occurring electrolytes sourced from high quality ingredients and created for those looking for a healthier choice. Lightly sweetened with pure agave nectar and manuka honey,
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Clear out your freezers, one of Australia’s favourite chocolate bars is now available as an ice cream in a very exciti Cherry Ripe flavoured ice cream bars feature the same beloved cherry flavour and coconut pieces – in ice cream form, coated in Cadbury’s Old Gold dark chocolate. The packs of four stick ice creams
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