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U.S. CONVENIENCE IN-STORE SALES TOP $340 BILLION

16 April 2026

NACS released the latest State of the Industry data, showing foodservice led inside sales.Foodservice and merchandise sales for the U.S.…

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INTERVIEW WITH RUTTERS – FROM FUEL STOP TO FOOD AND HOSPITALITY DESTINATION

16 April 2026

To grow in the future convenience operators are becoming restaurants which not only compete but also win in the QSR…

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VIVA ENERGY HALTS TRADING AFTER MAJOR FIRE ENGULFS GEELONG OIL REFINERY

16 April 2026

Viva Energy has gone into a trading halt following an out-of-control fire at one of the Australian’s two remaining oil…

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GEN Z AND GEN ALPHA ARE REDEFINING SNACKING

16 April 2026

Snacking is a bedrock of convenience retail and a resilient category even amid economic headwinds and changing shopper behavior. “Snacking…

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SEVEN & I PLANS TO CLOSE OVER 600 NORTH AMERICAN 7-ELEVEN LOCATIONS

16 April 2026

The company also delayed its North American IPO to the fiscal year 2027. Japanese company Seven & i Holdings, parent…

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BANKS STEP UP TO DISRUPT ILLICIT TOBACCO PROFITS

16 April 2026

Banks have taken decisive action to disrupt the financial flows underpinning Australia’s illicit tobacco trade, strengthening oversight to more effectively…

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APCO WINS CANSTAR BLUE AWARD FOR MOST SATISFIED CUSTOMERS – PETROL & SERVICE STATIONS FORFOURTH YEAR RUNNING

09 April 2026

APCO Service Stations is thrilled to announce that we’ve once again been awarded Canstar Blue’s 2026 Most Satisfied Customers –…

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FRANK GLEESON ON 3 FORCES SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CONVENIENCE

09 April 2026

NACS president and CEO outlines what will define the next era of convenience retailing—and what retailers should focus on now.…

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TIME TO MEET THE WORLD’S SMARTEST STORES

09 April 2026

We are proud to present the 21 entries from 12 countries in this year’s ‘Smartest Store in the World’ competition.…

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SEVEN & I HOLDINGS DELAYS NORTH AMERICAN IPO TO FISCAL YEAR 2027

09 April 2026

Timeline shift comes as 7-Eleven reports same-store sales dip, inflation pressuring consumer spending. Seven & i Holdings, the parent company…

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SOARING FUEL PRICES CAUSE RISE IN BOWSER BANDITS

09 April 2026

Australians are paying more for petrol than we ever have but some drivers aren’t paying at all. Watch video here.

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HIGH PRICES KEY IN ILLEGAL TOBACCO WAR: BORDER FORCE

09 April 2026

Border Force has warned the fight against illegal tobacco and its links to organised crime will not be won without dealing with…

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