Mars Wrigley Australia has announced that Andrew Leakey has been appointed general manager for its business in Australia. Leakey will lead the business from Mars Wrigley’s headquarters in Melbourne, with responsibility for its manufacturing facilities in Asquith (NSW) and Ballarat (VIC), and 17 confectionery brands the company distributes across the Australian market, including EXTRA®, MALTESERS®, […]
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Petrol prices across the country have started to fall following 11-year highs in Melbourne and Adelaide last week, and record highs in Brisbane. Both Melbourne and Adelaide petrol prices reached 166 cents per litre last week and NRMA spokesman, Peter Khoury, had warned customers that they were expecting Sydney petrol prices to also reach 11-year
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A recent study has suggested fermented soft drinks such as kombucha and kefir could pose a risk to unsuspecting drinkers who think they are consuming an alcohol-free product, prompting calls for changes to labelling and safety information. Kombucha is made by fermenting tea, and alcohol is formed during the fermentation process, but it’s commonly believed
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The fifth electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging station by EV network provider Chargefox is now open in seaside village and surf mecca Torquay, Victoria. The latest site will feature four chargers in total in what will be a 22-strong network of ultra-rapid and fast chargers. With an additional 17 ultra-rapid charging stations in development, the
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New research into the global ‘fuel retailing’ market has revealed a number of ‘disruptions’ unlocking financial opportunities for petrol retailers. The detailed international study by Advance Market Analytics (AMA) said these opportunities included electric vehicles (EVs) and changing consumer demands for seamless experiences. It also stated a growing demand for technology such as the ‘internet
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Innovative marketing design from FMCG brands dominated the Shop! ANZ 2019 Marketing at Retail Awards, with Ferrero Australia taking home the award in the ‘Petrol, Convenience & Route’ category. The Shop! ANZ 2019 Marketing at Retail Awards ‘Petrol, Convenience & Route’ award was won by the ‘Kinder Natoons’ Newlink campaign by Think Display for Ferrero
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Data company, IRI Shopper Panel, has boosted its numbers of shoppers nationally becoming the largest shopper panel in Australia. “The IRI Shopper Panel now consists of over 13,000 shoppers across the country making it the largest of its kind in Australia,” said IRI’s Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Paul Hinds. The panel gleans feedback from households
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Euro Garages Group have signed a partnership with VMO which will see the roll-out of more digital screens in its petrol and convenience network. The partnership formalises the exclusive tenure of VMO’s ‘On-the-go’ premium outdoor TV assets across Euro Garages Group’s Australian stores. Euro Garages Group’s acquisition of the Woolworths Caltex petrol business earlier this
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The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has warned that the Government’s latest legal tobacco tax hike will only lead to bolstering Australia’s illegal cigarette trade while consumers and retailers bear the brunt. The 12.5% tax increase is the seventh consecutive annual tax hike and reinforces Australia’s position as one of the world’s most expensive
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To celebrate the national launch of the brand’s first alcohol-free beer, Heineken 0.0, Heineken will launch the Heineken 0.0 Beer Drive-Thru at Tempe in Sydney’s inner west next week. As part of the ‘Now You Can’ campaign about transforming traditionally non-beer moments into opportunities to enjoy alcohol-free beer, Heineken is launching Australia’s first ‘beer drive-thru’ at
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AACS CEO Jeff Rogut has outlined his position in the debate around the potential for pharmacy products to be sold through the convenience channel. In an exclusive interview with C&I, Rogut said that like alcohol, pharmaceuticals is another industry that may benefit from the ability to make the purchases of its products more accessible to
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The BP team has expressed their delight at being recognised as the Retailer of the Year at the annual AACS awards for the second consecutive year. BP Australia general manager – retail, Amanda Woollard, told C&I the company was “thrilled” to recieve recognition at the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) awards last week in
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AACS Supplier Awards Food on the Go Finalists: Mrs Mac’s, Handmade Food Co, Patties Foods Winner: Patties Foods Beverages Finalists: Coca-Cola Amatil, Frucor Suntory, Red Bull Winner: Frucor Suntory Confectionery Finalists: Nestle, Ferrero, Mondelez International Winner: Mondelez International Distributors Finalists: Metcash, The Distributors, PFD Food Services Winner: The Distributors Grocery &
