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On Saturday 24 June, 7-Eleven will open a new concept in Storgata, Oslo. The store has been under renovation for the past three weeks and will now become a pilot for the further development of 7-Eleven Norway’s stores. This includes a new layout in store, attractive partners, merch and a new product range. 7-Eleven Norway enters into a partnership with donut player TalormadeTalormade was developed by the Australian entrepreneur Talor Browne and currently has four cafes in the Oslo area. They produce fresh donuts from scratch that are delivered to the chain’s cafes every morning from their bakery in Sagene. Ingebjørg Hjortdahl, marketing director at RCN, is proud to be able to announce that 7-Eleven Storgata will be a regular stop on Talormade’s daily morning delivery. Focus on sustainabilitySustainability has also been an important focus area in the development of 7-Eleven’s new concept. Using simple measures, the store will save…

Cairns’ first 7-Eleven opened Tuesday 27 June at 334-336 Sheridan Street North Cairns with a team of 18 ready to grow under the leadership of Senior Store Manager Rebecca Inkson and Store Manager Justus Dower. This investment is part of 7-Eleven’s focus on providing regional Australians access to career opportunities, and to the same choice and convenience that is available in metropolitan areas. That focus is expected to see the brand continue to grow in regional Queensland in the next few years. 7-Eleven Retail Area Lead North, Jeff Yerbury, said “We’re really excited to be joining the community in Cairns by making an investment that will create jobs and help drive economic growth for the area. “Our investment and network growth will provide locals the chance to grow in their careers as we expand. The opportunity is there also for those who might be looking to shift into our industry…

More electric vehicle owners will soon be able to charge their cars when they go shopping under a new deal between property landlord Mirvac and fuel supplier Ampol to install charging stations across its shopping centre network. The $7 billion ASX-listed Ampol is the first petrol chain to offer EV chargers outside its service stations, with charging bays known as AmpCharge, as the fuel sector focuses on lowering its carbon emissions.Under the deal, 72 of the fast-charging stations will be installed across the Mirvac portfolio, starting later this year. Mirvac, an ASX-listed diversified property owner, manager and developer with a market value of $9.1 billion, has been at the forefront of increasing its green credentials and was the first Australian shopping centre portfolio to have 100 per cent renewable electricity across its centres in January 2021. Mirvac retail general manager Kelly Miller said since launching fast charges, Mirvac has seen…

Viva Energy has secured a contract with the Department of Defence to supply fuel to the Australian Defence Force for an initial six-year term. The contract, which may be extended to 12 years, will see Viva supply aviation, marine, and ground fuel to the ADF and play a critical role in underpinning Australia’s national security through supply of fuel both locally and internationally. Scott Wyatt, CEO and MD of Viva Energy, said this is a significant contract for both its refining and Commercial and Industrial businesses. “We are delighted to extend our strategic relationship with the Commonwealth and look forward to supporting the ADF’s Australian and international fuel requirements as a key enabler of their capability.”In an important Australian Industry Capability activity, Viva will resume production at Geelong Refinery of F-44 (Avcat) or JP-5, a military specification turbine fuel used on aircraft carriers, which is currently manufactured and imported from…

Convenience Store Retailing Market Research Report 2023 | Pages | presents granular analysis on current and future market growth status with industry revenue and CAGR status across all regions with Top Key Players analysis – M168 The “Convenience Store Retailing Market” report 2023 offers a comprehensive and precise analysis of the various aspects related to business growth opportunities, challenges, risk factors, and trends across all geographic regions. The report provides up-to-date information on the latest technological advancements, SWOT and PESTLE analysis, and insightful market size information. In addition, the Convenience Store Retailing market report covers an in-depth analysis of growth factors, global trending technologies, and key players profiling with company profiles, and supply-demand scope. The report also gives a holistic overview of the industry revenue, demand status, competitive landscape, and regional segments of the global industry. This report is an indispensable value addition to any company looking to develop its…

It’s the Wild West today, and it remains unclear which businesses will provide the bulk of EV fast charging five or 10 years down the road—and which can keep their charging sites in good repair. When was the last time you drove into a gas station and weren’t able to get fuel for your car? Been a while, right? Or, maybe never. If only the situation were anything near as good for EV drivers looking to recharge their cars on road trips. One of the main barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles is lack of knowledge about public charging: Where is it? How fast is it? What does it cost? But increasingly, the question is more basic: Why doesn’t it work? Data from the J.D. Power Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study suggests the problem is getting worse. In the first quarter of 2021, about 15 percent of charging…