Safa de Valois is well-known in the Petrol and Convenience Industry. With seven years experience in the convenience aspect with C&I magazine, Safa is able to offer a unique perspective on the industry. I recently caught up with Safa to chat about the industry…
Interview with Safa de Valois – Commercial Director at C&I Media Read More »
“The AACS Peter Jowett Convenience Industry Award is a unique opportunity for AACS members to challenge others in Australia thinking about the future for our industry.
AACS Peter Jowett Convenience Industry Award entires open Read More »
After Cyclone Debbie tore through Queensland early in 2017, $1.85 billion (US) worth of damage was left in it’s wake. One of the buildings damaged was the Bowen Convenience Store but it is set to reopen on the 29th of January.
Cyclone destroyed store to reopen Read More »
A redevelopment opportunity in Domain Central in Townsville, gave store owner Armi Bhela the chance to open a convenience-style IGA store and deli.
Convenience-style IGA in Townsville Read More »
7-Eleven celebrated opening its 500th fuel store at Burpengary in Queensland on recently, bringing its total network size to more than 670 stores across Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and Western Australia.
7-Eleven opens 500th fuel store at Burpengary Read More »
A newsagency and c-store in Ipswich has said it is ambushed by a “pack” of children regularly, resulting in thousands of dollars in theft.
QLD convenience store ‘ambushed everyday’ Read More »
Tomorrow the C&I Expo 2017 kicks off and will be joined by the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) to present two action-packed days of trade shows, seminars and networking opportunities for the convenience and impulse retailers.
C&I Expo 2017 starts tomorrow Read More »
A convenience store in Ultimo was robbed at knife-point last week and police are calling on the public to provide any information it can.
Ultimo convenience store robbed Read More »
The Australian landscape is rapidly changing when it comes to the white milk category, with health trends and a ‘back-to-nature’ approach both contributing to this change.
Category feature: White Milk Read More »
We sat down with visual merchandising consultant, Sarah Quinn, to find out what she thinks are the most common merchandising mistakes retailers make, and how to fix them.
How to fix these 5 common visual merchandising mistakes Read More »
Two brothers from Emerald Beach in the NSW North Coast are making plans to revitalise an old convenience store.
Emerald Beach general store revamped Read More »
A violent robbery at a Werribee C-store earlier this week has prompted AACS CEO Jeff Rogut to call on the Victorian Government to take a tougher stance on crime, condemning a lack of action against crimes in the P&C sector.
C-store robberies “all-too-common” Read More »
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
American man trolls 7-Eleven by opening own store Read More »
