Music the key to shoppers’ hearts
Music is the key to a positive shopping experience in brick and mortar stores, according to a recent global report into customer behavior.
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Amazon rocks Woolworths’ share value
Amazon’s plan to disrupt global retailers hit another peak this week with its acquisition of the US retailer Whole Foods, sparking concern that its eventual launch into the Australian market is closer than originally thought. Woolworths’ share prices took a hit following the announcement, dropping by 4% from $26.25 down to $25.33, its biggest decline
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Food Innovation Centre: AACS Study Tour
A visit to the Monash University Food Innovation Centre (FIC) proved to be one of the highlights of the recent Study Tour of Melbourne, hosted by the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores.
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60 second robbery in Melbourne C-Store
A Melbourne tobacconist and convenience store was robbed in under a minute, as men armed with hammers stormed the store. CCTV footage showed a female staff member behind the counter, as the men kicked open the door and smashed and threw objects at the counter. The men then pushed behind the counter and took cash
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Servo hold-up ends in sacking
A Woolworths service station console operator of three years’ service has been unsuccessful in his bid for an unfair dismissal claim, after he failed to follow policies relating to hold-ups and robbery.
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The keys to mobile app innovation in retail
Mr Yousaf, founder of data gathering and analysis service Kalido, said there’s a lot of room to build on the digital side of C-store sales, and that Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world.
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More from the AACS Study Tour 2017
That’s why C&I Week chose to join the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores in its annual Downunder Study Tour, which this year was held in and around the progressive capital city of Melbourne.
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Penalty rates cut over staggered transition period
Cuts to penalty rates in the Retail Award will be phased in over four years, however retail lobbyists are unhappy about the decision.
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American man trolls 7-Eleven by opening own store
A former 7-Eleven store owner in Boston decided to test his luck by opening his own store under a rather inspired name: 6-Twelve. Store owner Abu Musa waged a war with the convenience store giant by opening his own store across the road from the 7-Eleven he used to work in. “My goal is to
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World milk day encourages Aussies to drink more milk
Lion Dairy & Drinks (LDD) has launched its Milk Loves You Back campaign in a bid to educate and encourage Australians to drink more milk and increase their consumption of dairy. LDD marketing and innovations director Darryn Wallace said nine out of 10 Australians don’t get their recommended serves of dairy. “On top of that
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Vodafone joins C&I Expo as Gold Sponsor
Mobile telecommunications provider Vodafone has joined with the 2017 C&I Retailing Expo as a Gold Sponsor, showing its support for Australia’s biggest convenience industry event.
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Australian shopper and retail marketing survey to take place
Originally published on The Shout, written by Andy Young. POPAI ANZ, the global association for marketing at retail, and shopper research firm, GfK, are planning to conduct the first Australian shopper and retail marketing and category management industry study for three years. The study, which will be conducted from June to August, aims to benchmark
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Coloured coffee a steaming success
Almond Breeze celebrated the successful launch of its Barista Blend almond milk with a latte art master class.
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