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2025 CYBERSECURITY TRENDS & THREATS: WHAT CONVENIENCE STORES NEED TO KNOW
The rise of more complex and digitized supply chains is leading to an uptick in risks. Supply chains and retail…
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The local industry registered its fourth consecutive year of growth thanks to both a rise in sales as well as…
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Nestlé Australia has unveiled a new $30 million investment in its Campbellfield factory in Victoria, the home of KitKat. The state-of-the-art…
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AI, customer loyalty, ordering platforms and employee feedback took center stage. The National Retail Federation (NRF) held its annual conference…
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The new administration charts a path toward greater energy exploration, less regulation. Following his inauguration on Monday, President Trump has…
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US fast food brand Wendy’s, the home of the square hamburger, launched with a store on Cavill Avenue in Surfer’s…
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