Written by Polly Simons for C&I. This is part one of two. With 2018 more than halfway through, savvy retailers are already looking ahead to 2019. The good news is that, despite the doom and gloom that’s often predicted, the future is bright. “This is potentially the most exciting time for convenience retail,” said Scott […]
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The National Retail Association (NRA) has urged Queensland shoppers to be patient and to not blame retailers for any transition issues as the state-wide Container Refund Scheme kicks into effect today. Queenslanders will be able to claim a 10-cent refund when they return used beverage containers to any of the 230 collection points installed across
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Cadbury chocolates are handing out 10,000 boxes of its famous Roses chocolates for free via social media. Cadbury’s “Say Thank You” campaign is asking social media users to post their photos on Instagram with the hashtag #saythankyouwithcadburyroses. The Cadbury team have said that they will choose 1250 winners per week, across four weeks, with each
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Soft drink bottling giant Coca-Cola Amatil is preparing for a 10,000 solar panel rollout across its operations. Energy company Verdia is responsible for the power upgrade, which will consist of a 3.5-megawatt solar PV system. The solar power system will be installed across three sites, in three different states over the span of eight to
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has contacted the competition watchdog regarding rising petrol prices.
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Accessories and gadgets can be the gifts that keep on giving
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The NRMA has said that a planned two-day boycott of petrol stations will not affect the industry. A Facebook event set up for the occasion, has attracted interest nationally. As petrol prices seemingly continue to soar to 10-year highs as a result of global oil prices, motorists paying up to $1.65 per litre are reportedly
Australia’s favourite Peanut Butter*, Bega Peanut Butter, has joined forces with some of Australia’s most loveable, iconic faces in their newest social media campaign. In July 2017, Bega acquired the Peanut Butter factory in Port Melbourne, and the original never oily never dry Peanut Butter recipe Australian’s have been enjoying for more than 55 years.
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Lion Dairy & Drinks (Lion) is delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s grants program, delivered in partnership with Landcare Australia. After a successful eleven years partnering with Landcare to deliver the Lion Dairy Pride Landcare Grants program – supporting sustainable business initiatives for Lion’s dairy farmers – the program has this year extended
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Smith’s release new summer inspired flavours.
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Unique pink coconut water range expands ‘better for you’ category
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BP Kings Way is in a prime location and recognised it’s golden opportunity to transform it into a concept store.
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Queensland’s home of peanuts, Kingaroy, Picky Picky Peanuts has launched a series of nutty innovations. Most notably, MITEY AUSSIE NUTS – a unique collaboration with VEGEMITE! Currently available in Queensland across a selected number of Woolworths stores, the collaboration is en-pointe with the combination of plant-based protein, peanuts and VEGEMITE – one of the world’s
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