The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) and C&I Women in Convenience Awards (WIC) are back. The award is an extension of the AACS WIC program that was established to attract, retain and recognise and support women within the convenience sector. The AACS WIC Industry Awards are to recognise the significant contribution women play in […]
Women in Convenience to take centre stage at AACS Gala Awards Read More »
March quarter petrol prices rose to an average of 129.1 cents per litre, heading towards the last peak of 133.2 cents in September 2015.
Petrol prices close to 18-month high Read More »
A recent global ransomware attack that hit Australia’s Tasmanian Cadbury factory has sparked speculation of a Russian conspiracy with roots in the Kremlin. Vice reported overnight that the attack initially targeted Ukraine’s infrastructure, before spreading around the world and locking down computer systems with demands for ransom in the Bitcoin currency. The attack affected many
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Metro Fuels retailers will soon be able to test a range of new products on the market thanks to a product discovery program run by Stock Box.
Metro partners with Stockbox for new product trials Read More »
Music is the key to a positive shopping experience in brick and mortar stores, according to a recent global report into customer behavior.
Music the key to shoppers’ hearts Read More »
Life is anything but a drag for Nikitas Theophilopoulos, the managing director of Philip Morris International (Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands).
Exclusive: Interview with Philip Morris MD Nikitas Theophilopoulos Read More »
Australia’s first smart drink, Shine+ has launched into the market, a beverage formulated to maintain focus, concentration, and mental performance.
Smart drink launches nationally Read More »
The government is in favour of principles-based approach for product packaging in response to industry calls to review measurement labelling laws. The Australian government was responding to calls to address industry requests to cut red tape with options to change measurement marking placement rules. At present, a products exact weight and/or volume must appear on the
Government vs consumer in packaging laws review Read More »
Cairns drivers have been hit with the highest petrol prices in Australia, a new report has found. According a petrol market study released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) the average net profit of petrol stations in Cairns was around 38% higher than anywhere else in Australia in 2015-16. ACCC chairman Rod Sims
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Wesfarmers has confirmed three senior leadership appointments as part of a leadership transition next financial year. “At a Group level, Anthony Gianotti will be the next Wesfarmers Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Finance Director Terry Bowen, who will step down later this year after nearly nine years in the role and 12 years on the Wesfarmers
Wesfarmers announces new leadership Read More »
I recently happened across a story that suggested eating up to six chocolate bars a week could be good for the heart.
Opinion: I’m sorry, how many chocolate bars? Read More »
Cadbury has announced a new addition to its Marvellous Creations range with the Marvellous Creations Spider. The Spider is a combination of dairy milk chocolate and a fizzy ice-cream spider inspired centre. The chocolate block is a twist on the traditional Australian ice-cream spider drink that has been re-imagined to deliver a sweet creaminess like
Cadbury’s marvellous new flavours Read More »
With the end of financial year looming (EOFY), small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to ensure they are across any changes that may occur in the new financial year beginning in July.
Workplace compliance essential for EOFY Read More »
