Ombudsman backs Vulnerable Workers Bill
The Fair Work Ombudsman has spoken out against exploitative practices against vulnerable workers, in an address to a Senate inquiry.
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has spoken out against exploitative practices against vulnerable workers, in an address to a Senate inquiry.
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A warning has been issued to all workers in the convenience industry following a murder at a Caltex in Queanbeyan last week. Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) executive director Jeff Rogut issued a statement yesterday following the tragedy. Rogut expressed his deepest sympathies to the man’s family and friends. “No one should be attacked while
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Scott Herbert has moved over to United Convenience Buyers, where he fills a variety of roles including merchandise manager and business development.
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Reckitt Benckiser has been ordered to pay up to $6 million after losing a High Court appeal. The Federal Court handed down a $1.7 million fine early in 2016, however it was increased on appeal by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). In that appeal, ACCC chairman Rod Sims said it was “disappointing a
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Ocean Spray International Services has recently appointed David Wingate into the role of category business development manager, to lead Ocean Spray into the petrol and convenience market. As development manager for Australia and New Zealand, Mr Wingate brings his multi-market experience to expand the Ocean Spray brand. Managing director Kelvin Bradnam said Ocean Spray was
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The April/May issue of C&I Retailing is out now, with print editions of Australia’s leading Petrol and Convenience sector magazine making their way to subscribers around the nation.
C&I Retailing’s April/May magazine is out now! Read More »
Superfoods are all the rage at the moment, consumers can’t seem to get enough of the wholesome and nutrition packed ingredients readily available on shelves. Apparently there hasn’t been a spherical way to consume such superfoods in one go, until now- roll out the Carman Bliss Balls. The Carman Bliss Balls are described as delicious
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The retail industry has shifted in the last 20 years; moreover, there have been significant innovations and technological advancements in the last few years alone, such as tap-and-go payments and online banking. In the convenience and impulse industry, convenience stores can often lack support from big brands and the funds to support the technological growth
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Liberal Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm has voiced his support for the sale of packaged alcohol in the convenience sector, following last week’s release of an Interim report into Red Tape legislation. Speaking at a media event on 31 March, Senator David Leyonhjelm outlined the Red Tape Committee’s recommendations for the taxation, supply and sales of
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The convenience industry still holds 6.8% of bread sales in Australia, despite years of decline.
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An interim report on the effects of red tape on alcohol sales is expected to be tabled in parliament by the end of this week.
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The ACCC has announced an increased focus on unfair business contract terms, following the introduction of business-to-business laws in November last year.
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Overcharging customers for using EFTPOS is soon going to be a thing of the past, but will the local corner store survive without passing the buck?
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