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FIRST BUBBLE-TEA MACHINE FOR CONVENIENCE STORES LAUNCHES

05 April 2024

The first self-serve table­top bubble-tea machine has launched for conveni­ence stores, with each cup sold generating nearly £5 in profit.Blue Ice Machines be­gan…

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AMAZON FRESH TO WALK AWAY FROM JUST WALK OUT CHECKOUT SYSTEM

05 April 2024

Amazon is phasing out its Just Walk Out cashier-less technology at grocery stores, reported The Information. After an 18-month pause, the…

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VICTORIAN PREMIER JACINTA ALLAN SAYS GOVERNMENT WILL ROLL OUT TOBACCO SHOP LICENSING BY END OF YEAR

05 April 2024

Victoria will finally set up a tobacco licensing scheme, more than two years after it was recommended, as part of…

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7-ELEVEN INTERNATIONAL COMPLETES 7-ELEVEN AUSTRALIA ACQUISITION

05 April 2024

7-Eleven International announced the successful completion of its acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia convenience stores.  “We are thrilled to become one…

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VIVA FIRES UP CONVENIENCE ROLL-OUT AFTER LOCKING AWAY OTR

05 April 2024

Viva Energy is set to embark on a $250 million-plus revamp of its network of convenience stories and fuel stations…

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SHELL TO SELL 1,000 C-STORES BY 2026

28 March 2024

The oil giant said on Thursday that it will divest 500 company-owned retail sites this year and next globally as…

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A GROWING CONVENIENCE: KEN WAKABAYASHI

28 March 2024

“Working with 7-Eleven is a terrific opportunity to meet consumer snacking needs across international markets. Having a global retail leader…

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VISA, MASTERCARD AGREE TO $30 BILLION SETTLEMENT OVER CREDIT AND DEBIT CARD SWIPE FEES

28 March 2024

Visa and Mastercard have reached a nearly $30 billion settlement to limit credit and debit card fees for merchants by reducing their…

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PATTIES FOOD GROUP GOES FOR GOLD IN PARIS

28 March 2024

Australian food company Patties Food Group will help fuel the nation’s Olympic heroes in Paris, and the supporters who cheer…

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CHRIS BOWEN DITCHES DOOMED EV SALES TARGET

28 March 2024

Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has walked away from Labor’s target to have 89 per cent of new…

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CELSIUS® TO EXPAND TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

28 March 2024

CELSIUS and Suntory Oceania enter into definitive manufacturing, sales and distribution agreement. BOCA RATON, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Celsius Holdings, Inc.…

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BP LAUNCHES MADE-TO-ORDER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH OFFER

07 March 2024

BP has launched a new food for now concept, offering freshly made breakfast and lunch options with seating areas, The Grocer can…

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