AACS warn of looming surge in rural crime
The Australasian Association Convenience Stores has warned ‘worrying’ rising unemployment figures in regional areas will spark a rural crime wave.
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Government proposal for pharmacies to sell vaping products slammed by industry
A federal government proposal to allow pharmacies to sell smoke-free tobacco, to the exclusion of convenience stores has been condemned by the industry.
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New AACS research shows adaptability of industry
New research from the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) shows the crucial role the convenience sector played during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis. The research, compiled by Convenience Measures Australia (CMA) for AACS, shows consumers are increasingly looking to C-stores as safer, more hygienic and quieter places to shop, compared with major retailers.
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AACS warn tobacco tax is driving illicit trade
The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores has warned tobacco ‘tax hikes’ are behind the rise in illegal trade. Issuing a statement yesterday, AACS CEO Jeff Rogut said the price discrepancy between legal and black market products was making the latter more incentive to consumers. Citing the latest Illicit Tobacco in Australia report (complied by KPMG),
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AACS 2019 State of the Industry Report
The Australian convenience industry is now worth $8.8 billion, the AACS’s highly anticipated 2019 State of the Industry Report has found. Released yesterday, the report gives a snapshot of how the industry and Australia’s 6995 stores performed last year. The category driving the most value was Food, which accounted for almost half the industry value
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COVID-19 pushes consumers to convenience
As COVID-19 continues to impact daily life, consumers are increasingly turning towards convenience stores to source essentials. The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) CEO Jeff Rogut said consumers were favouring convenience stores for shopping as they were hyper-local, easily accessible and typically less crowded than supermarkets. A recent survey, How shoppers are using convenience stores
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Businesses reframe and rivals join forces amid tough Corona measures
As the enforced closures of ‘non-essential’ services sanctioned by the government were activated yesterday, many quick-thinking businesses have reinvented themselves to stay viable during the uncertain conditions. Services that will remain open include supermarkets, convenience stores, petrol stations, home delivery services, pharmacies, bottle shops and beauty salons/hairdressers. Among the businesses to temporarily shut are pubs,
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Coles store ram raided
A ram raid attack on a Coles supermarket is the latest in a wave of C-store and retail crime. ACT Police have the supermarket in Curtin was ram raided by a Toyota Sedan at about 4.10am on Thursday. Two people attempted to break into the cigarette counter, however fled empty handed. It follows violent robberies
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Gun fired in Melbourne supermarket hold-up
A gun has reportedly gone off during an attempted armed hold-up of an IGA supermarket in Melbourne’s north. Police have been told three men entered the Hadfield business at about 8.45pm on Sunday night and threatened two attendants with a gun, demanding cash. It’s understood the attendants refused and instead used metal poles to fight
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AACS call for tougher police action on C-store crime
The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) are calling on police to take tougher action on criminals they say are targeting small businesses. The AACS said they have been contacted by a Victorian based service station operator who claims police have been “blasé” to their concerns, CEO Jeff Rogut said. The organisation are also calling
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AACS back calls for least-cost routing
The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) have backed calls from major retail associations for the Reserve Bank to mandate least-cost routing for merchants. C&I Magazine reported last week that ACAPMA, ARA, COSBOA and MGA had formed the Fairer Merchant Fees Alliance to push for the RBA to reduce merchant fees for ‘tap and go’
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AACS call for government protection for c-stores
The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to enact stronger legislation to protect convenience stores in the wake of recent violent robberies. The call, issued by AACS CEO Jeff Rogut this morning, follows reports of a violent armed robbery in Glen Waverely, Melbourne on Friday. During the robbery, a man and
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BP donate to bushfire relief effort
BP Australia have furthered their financial commitment to the ongoing bush fire emergency, this week pledging $500,000 to be shared between the Red Cross and Salvation Army. It comes as fires continue to ravage areas across Australia, with NSW, VIC and SA having been particularly hard hit. The donation is in addition to the $135,000
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