People in France have been protesting over rising fuel costs, forcing more than 3000 police officers to intervene. According to News.com.au, Paris residents are also protesting against the French president Emmanuel Macron who has held strong on fuel tax rises. Mr Macron insists that it is necessary to reduce France’s reliance on fossil fuels as […]
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This month, The Wrigley Company Pty, Ltd celebrates the sixtieth birthday of its Asquith factory.
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IGA’s 1400 independent retailers recently came together with their customers to raise more than $750,000 to support the Australian farmers that have been affected by the current drought.
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IGA has announced that 10 items in its Community Co. range have won in the Product of The Year awards, which took place in early November. The winning items are chosen by consumers taking part in a blind test. Winning items included: Coconut Water Crunchy Oat Clusters Tomato & BBQ Sauces Nibbles Nixed Rice Crackers
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A couple from QLD are aiming to collect 810,000 bottles to recycle via the via the QLD container refund scheme to pay for their wedding.
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7-Eleven CEO Angus McKay has provided an update on the company.
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Written by SafetyCulture Retailers are experimenting with checkout-free shopping – and while it boosts convenience for customers, it has yet to be seen what effect it may have on theft levels. It was Amazon who started the ball rolling in January with its “just walk out” shopping experience. The first Amazon Go store at the
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While the health and wellness trend has propelled a cluster of new drinks towards the front of the convenience store fridge in recent years, carbonated beverages have fought hard to retain their market share. According to Convenience Measures Australia, Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSDs) still represent 26% of all ready-to-drink baskets, with cola representing 73% of
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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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The Lindt Fruit Sensation chocolate bites are addictive! You take a handful, put them away and then get them out again to have another handful- they’re too good stop eating. Each Lindt Fruit Sensation bite is a unique combination of fine dark chocolate wrapped around a soft, fruit flavoured centre. If you think you don’t
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Australia’s iconic Violet Crumble bar is back on Australian shores after spending some time in foreign ownership. South Australian (SA) confectionery company Robern Menz, recently bought the brand from Neste, and production of the chocolate bars has begun back in Australia. Robern Menz CEO Phil Sims said the acquisition was good news for all Australians.
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Urbanista Cafe and Convenience has raised $5027.10 for the charity, Autism Spectrum Australia for its annual coffee fundraising campaign. On its Facebook page, the store said: “A big thank you to all the customers who purchased a coffee during the month of September in support of Autism Spectum Australia.” “Again we wish to thank our trade
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This article was written by Georgia Clark of RetailBiz it was re-published here with permission. More than 350,000 casual retailer workers will be entitled to increased penalty rates following a landmark decision slammed by the retail sector this week. Casual workers who clock on after 6pm on weeknights and work on Saturdays will be entitled to
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