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UBER, BP STRIKE CHARGING DEAL TO DRIVE EV UPTAKE IN AUSTRALIA

15 June 2023

Ride-hailing giant Uber has struck a deal with BP to offer discounted electric vehicle charging to its Australian drivers as…

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ASDA TO BUY ISSA BROTHERS’ PETROL STATION BUSINESS FOR $4.4B

09 June 2023

Asda has struck a deal to buy EG Group’s UK and Ireland gas-station business in a move that aims to…

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ALDI LAUNCHES ‘VIRTUAL CONVENIENCE STORE’

09 June 2023

Grocery retailer Aldi has rolled out Aldi Express, a new Instacart-powered online presence that it is positioning and promoting as a…

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THOMAS ENNIS GROUP’S POP-UP SPAR CONVENIENCE SOLUTION IN DUBLIN’S CITY CENTRE

09 June 2023

Thomas Ennis Group’s latest pop-up store concept in Johnson’s Place, Dublin which Dan Munford visited during the lunch break at…

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SEVEN NETWORK LOSES TRADEMARKS FIGHT WITH 7-ELEVEN

09 June 2023

Seven Network has lost a trademarks battle with convenience store giant 7-Eleven, in a costly Federal Court fight over competing…

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ASDA TO ACQUIRE EG GROUP’S UK AND IRELAND BUSINESS

01 June 2023

Deal will allow EG Group to expand further in U.S., other markets, it says In a deal combining two major…

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KROGER BRINGS DIGITAL SMART SCREENS TO 500 LOCATIONS

01 June 2023

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: With the technology from Cooler Screens, Kroger is looking to unlock more insights, measurement and activation…

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WORLD BEV SALES NOW 12% OF WORLD AUTO SALES

01 June 2023

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 28% in March 2023 compared to March 2022. There were 1,097,000 registrations, making it…

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WOOLWORTHS BUYS FAILED FAST DELIVERY START-UP MILKRUN

01 June 2023

Failed Sydney-based fast delivery grocery start-up Milkrun will reemerge as part of Woolworths, after the supermarket giant acquired the brand…

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DONATED LAPTOPS HELP REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS CONNECT IN THEIR NEW HOMES

01 June 2023

7-Eleven Media Release AMES refugee and migrant clients can now connect with critical services, education and employment more easily thanks…

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BAN WON’T STOP VAPES FLOODING IN: BORDER FORCE CHIEF

01 June 2023

The Age – Natasha Chrysantho sCommissioner of the Australian Border Force Michael Outram during a Senate estimates hearing. The head…

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CONVENIENCE RETAILERS EXPLORE NEW AVENUES TO DRAW FUEL CUSTOMERS INSIDE

19 May 2023

NATIONAL REPORT — With the majority of customers opting to pay at the pump for their fuel purchases rather than…

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