JAPAN’S FAMILYMART DEPLOYS CLEANING ROBOTS AT 300 C-STORES
The new machines also will carry products for sale as the country’s workforce shrinks. Japan’s FamilyMart has begun using robots…
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AMAZON IS SURGING TO $5.5 BILLION IN AUSTRALIAN TURNOVER AFTER BECOMING A “CRITICAL PARTNER” FOR SMES
American e-commerce goliath Amazon has become a “critical partner” for a major cross-section of local retailers, a leading retail analyst…
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WHY 7-ELEVEN’S SALE IS GOOD NEWS FOR STARBUCKS AUSTRALIA
The boss of Starbucks Australia is hoping the coffee chain will get renewed attention and investment in dozens of new…
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VIVA ENERGY INCREASES CAPABILITIES OF ITS SHELL CARD
Customers using Viva Energy’s Shell Card are now able to seamlessly connect their accounts to their Xero and MYOB platforms.…
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QUEENSLAND FAST-TRACKS BAN ON SALE OF KNIVES TO MINORS AMID YOUTH CRIME EPIDEMIC
A ban on the sale of knives to minors will be brought forward as the Queensland government tries to gain control over…
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‘THESE PEOPLE ARE STEALING FOR A DAY JOB’: PROFESSIONAL SHOPLIFTERS TARGET SUPERMARKET MEAT
A significant spike in meat theft from supermarkets has been linked to organised retail crime groups who are “swarming” shops.…
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FOXTROT RANKS AMONG TOP BRANDS TO WATCH IN 2024
Placer.ai cites the chain’s steady growth and upscale offerings will contribute to its continued success over the next year. CHICAGO —…
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RETAIL LEADERS PREVIEW 2024 STRATEGIES
Placer.ai cites the chain’s steady growth and upscale offerings will contribute to its continued success over the next year. NATIONAL…
Read More >ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES ROUND 2
Members may recall the Government’s Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (EEG for SMEs) program. The program…
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PEAK INDUSTRY BODIES REJECT CALL FOR SOFT DRINK TAX
The Australian Beverages Council, National Retail Association and Australian Association of Convenience Stores have rejected a call for a tax…
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METCASH ON $559M SPENDING SPREE INCLUDING SUPERIOR FOOD
The Australian foodservice distribution industry is set for its biggest shake-up since Woolworths Group took a majority stake in PFD Food…
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RESOURCES & GRANTS FOR QLD SMALL BUSINESS
Severe weather events in late 2023 and early 2024 have significantly impacted small businesses in Queensland. To help ensure accurate…
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