Coles has given its supply chain management and finance and procurement platforms a digital shake up, embracing new technologies in an effort to improve efficiency. The company has rolled out SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba – which it said will cut costs, streamline processes and deliver greater product availability for customers. The rollout is part […]
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BP have furthered their commitment to exploring low carbon energy options, expanding their Lightsource BP shares to an equal 50:50 balance. The deal will see new shares issued, allowing the UK headquartered solar development and management company Lightsource BP instant access to funds from the sale. It follows the fuel company’s acquisition of 43% of
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A new app developed by former Caltex executives is promising to deliver bowser relief to motorists. The EzySt app, described as a ‘digital marketplace for the petrol-convenience industry’, collates cheaper than advertised petrol prices and retailer specials into the free app, which its creators claim could save users up to 30c per litre. Developed by
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Infant formula manufacturer Nuchev are now listed on the ASX. The company behind the popular Oli6 goat milk formula range, launched in 2013, is worth $105 annually. The brand, which first launched as a pharmacy-channel brand in 2013, has seen a rapid growth after netting a multimillion national distribution deal with Coles earlier this year.
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Property investment and funds management company Charter Hall have announced plans to acquire a 49% stake in BP Australia retail sites. The $840 million deal will see the company take a managed partnership in the $1.7 billion portfolio of 225 long weighted average lease expiry (WALE) convenience retail properties currently leased to BP Australia. The
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A bold approach to convenience stores has proven a hit for retailers Good 2 Go. Business founders Mohamed Sayed, Nora Sayed and Mohamed Zreika had big plans to put their own spin on convenience stores when they launched Good 2 Go with its trademark bright yellow stores in 2017. Initially starting off with two stores
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It’s gold by name and now gold by accolade as Nestle’s KitKat Gold Choc Whirl takes out C&I’s Choice of the Year award. It’s a fitting win for the confection, which Nestle launched with an impressive pop-up installation that allowed customers to take one of the more than 8,000 bars from an edible wall to
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Woolworths has added another of its Metro stores with the opening of its new beachside store in Manly. Located in the heavy foot traffic area of The Corso, the store will compete with two existing Coles supermarkets, one in The Corso, the other on nearby Darley Rd. The 500sqm smaller format store, designed for
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IGA have embraced the spirit of Christmas this year, helping to give back to kids doing it tough. Partnering with charity Foodbank WA, more than 200 of the supermarket chain’s West Australian stores will take part in the Hungry Puff’s campaign. Shoppers can add an empty cereal box for $5, which will provide 10 meals
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CEO and Managing Director of a2 Milk Company Jayne Hrdlicka has announced she will step down from the role. In a statement Ms Hrdlicka cited a clash with the growing demands of the expanding business and her existing commitments, including family, for her decision. Adding that she was not in a position to deliver on
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It’s official, Viva Energy Australia are now the complete owners of Liberty Oil’s wholesale business. The acquisition of the remaining 50% was approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in October. Viva have said the sale will allow them to extend further support to regional communities and see the company, an an entity
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Caltex Australia have sold 25 petrol stations amid a takeover bid from Canadian convenience operator Couche-Tard. The stations, which were mainly from inner city locations, were identified by the company as having development potential and totalled $136 million in sales. It’s expected the company will sell a further 25 sites early next year. It comes
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Coca-Cola Australia and Coca-Cola Amatil are achieving to support grassroots Australian charities through their Employee Connected Grants program, via the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation. The Employee Connected Grants enable employees at Coca-Cola Australia and Coca-Cola Amatil to celebrate the charities that they have a personal connection to and that have a meaningful impact on their local
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