With small business surveys by industry groups such as the ACCI and CPA Australia showing insufficient demand, slower growth and weaker business conditions, the latest American Express survey of small business owners found that three quarters believe that it’s getting harder to run a small business, with two in five unsure if they’ll be around […]
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As the weather heats up and retailers look forward to Christmas and New Year sales, stores are filling shelves and storage areas with increased levels of stock. In doing so, it is important that stores a maintain vigilance and check stock is stored safely, fire equipment remains accessible, and sprinkler systems and fire exits are
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The growth of store brands or private label products in supermarkets is impacting on suppliers as Coles and Woolworths push into new markets, while Nielsen said that private labels are no longer seen as simply low-cost alternatives to name brands but are increasingly high-quality products fulfilling consumer needs across a variety of price points. A Fairfax
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Many Australian retailers are preparing for their peak earning period this Christmas, with business information analysts at IBISWorld predicting a strong result for department stores and spending increases for liquor retailing, restaurants and supermarkets. An analysis by the National Retail Association (NRA) revealed that shoppers are expected to spend more than $43 billion over the
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In a simplification of some elements of the retail alliance between Caltex Australia and Woolworths Petrol, 92 Caltex-operated sites will be rebranded as ‘Star Mart’ or ‘Star Shop’ convenience stores while continuing to offer the Woolworths fuel discount redemption. Thirty nine sites – located in close proximity to existing Woolworths Petrol sites – will exit
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The Independent Grocers of Australia, IGA, has launched its new Christmas campaign titled, ‘Christmas Made Easy’. The new campaign will play on themes of ease and inspiration, and positions IGA as the easy go-to destination for entertaining throughout the festive season. With the understanding that the summer is full of exciting and often spontaneous social
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New Zealand ‘no frills’ independent supermarket Pak’nSave has won the 2014 battle to be New Zealand’s cheapest, edging out Woolworths’ Countdown to be crowned the country’s cheapest supermarket in Consumer NZ’s annual survey of supermarket prices. Consumer NZ Chief executive Sue Chetwin said Pak’nSave had the lowest prices in all seven main centres surveyed. It
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7-Eleven’s annual Franchisee of the Year Program celebrates Franchisees in the 7-Eleven network who not only deliver outstanding results, but a great customer experience in their store – providing an outstanding customer experience, delivering excellent in-store standards, and for achieving excellent sales and transaction growth. The awards recognised franchisees from 7-Eleven Epping (Victoria), Fairfield West
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Adeel Khan, the owner of a Rozelle convenience store destroyed by an explosion and fire on September 4, was too ill to appear in court this week. Mr Khan has been charged with three counts of murder and two of attempted murder, three counts of manslaughter and 17 other charges including setting fire for a
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37 years after the first store opened, 7-Eleven celebrated the opening of its 600th store at Gumdale in Queensland on Thursday 2 October 2014 .
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For the third year running, Australia’s entrants have enjoyed prestigious wins at the international convenience industry awards, which are part of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in the US. As the 2014 winners of the Peter Jowett Scholarship Award, administered by the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS), Callum MacKay of 7-Eleven
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Sydney convenience store owner, Adeel Khan, was arrested and charged this week, over the deaths of three people in a fire and explosion at Rozelle in Sydney’s inner west. At 4am on Thursday 4 September, emergency services were called to Darling Street, Rozelle, where they found the convenience store well alight and the building extensively
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The release of the half year AACS State of the Industry report into the performance of the Australian convenience industry demonstrates the resilience of the convenience sector and the value proposition that stores continue to offer their customers. The report, from the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS), shows the convenience channel recorded a strong
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