Early sales indicate that Kogan’s new offering, Kogan Pantry, will be a runaway success. David Shafer, Executive Director of Kogan revealed to C&I WEEK that, “Within 12 hours of the launch of Kogan Pantry, over 30,000 items were sold. If early demand is anything to go by, it will be a runaway hit”. While Kogan […]
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Nudie’s chief executive James Ajaka last week confirmed the company’s sale to Philippines-based food company Monde Nissin Corporationfor around $80 million. “Monde Nissin are a group of people that share very similar values to us and have the resources required to take our much loved Nudie to the next level both in Australia and also
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Ahead of a Norway-wide February launch of Coca-Cola Life, the tiny Norwegian fishing village of Reine was treated to the launch of Coca-Cola Life, described by Anne Marit Ihlen, marketing manager, Coca-Cola Norway as the “smallest, prettiest and probably windiest launch in Norwegian history”. The entire village was invited to a special tasting party at
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Channel diversification into petrol and convenience stores and unique product attributes linked to strong brands are ways for suppliers to maintain profits in the downward price spiral of a private label world, said Dr David McKinna of McKinna et al Strategic Insights. Dr McKinna said that private label (PL) now offers real value, being a
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Coles claims it is helping customers cut their grocery bills even further, by slashing prices across its branded bread range. In a move announced on 3 February, prices of bread brands – including Abbott’s, Tip Top, and Wonder White – will fall by up to 34%. These price drops follow January reductions on Uncle Toby’s
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In 2015 the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) celebrates 25 years as the peak body for the convenience industry in Australia. C&I WEEK asked AACS CEO Jeff Rogut what 2015 held for the convenience industry. According to Mr Rogut, 2015 will see an increased focus on customer service and on the convenience value proposition,
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An alliance of industry associations are concerned over the high costs and threat to jobs of a New South Wales drinks container deposit scheme (CDS) that could impact on drink sales through convenience stores. The government invited industry players to participate in discussions over the introduction of a CDS. However, it is not known if
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Small Melbourne-based ice cream maker Dairy Bell Ice Cream will close its Melbourne and Sydney factories on 27 February after 44 years of manufacturing ice cream in Australia and selling into independents such as convenience and grocery stores. The manufacturer of mainly take home ice cream cited the supermarket “ice cream wars” as a major
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While eligible retailers in New South Wales were allowed to trade 24-hours-a-day in the two weeks before Christmas from December 11, packaged liquor stores outside hotels are not allowed to trade as an exempt retailer on restricted trading days such as Boxing Day, denying customers the convenience of shopping at local liquor stores. Over 1,000
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Coles has made a number of admissions of unconscionable conduct in relation to certain dealings with suppliers and agreed to make a legal settlement with competition regulator the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Coles unconditionally apologised and said it accepts full responsibility for its actions in several supplier dealings that led the ACCC to
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Coinciding with the start of summer and in the lead up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Gatorade is rolling out a massive support program to fuel the future of Australian Cricket. Gatorade is an official partner of Cricket Australia and is the official sports drink of the Australian Cricket Team. Jenni Dill, marketing
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This summer Pepsi will conduct an extensive program of activities in Australia and New Zealand across both PepsiCo beverage and snacks brands. Pepsi has recently launched special limited edition themed packs to maximise excitement in the lead up to ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. This is one of the world’s most viewed sporting events with
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Patties Foods – a leading Australian-owned frozen food company and well known supplier of convenience store favourites such as the iconic Four’N Twenty meat pies, pasties and sausage rolls – has appointed two new senior team members. Bethaney George, has been appointed General Manager, In-Home; and Stuart Smyth, General Manager, Marketing & Innovation. Both Bethaney
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