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PATTIES FOOD GROUP HAS COMPLETED THE ACQUISITION OF NATIONAL PIES.

05 February 2025

Patties Food Group has completed the acquisition of National Pies.National Pies, or Tasmanian Bakeries as it is also known, is…

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ASAHI BEVERAGES ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE CHANGES

05 February 2025

Asahi Beverages has announced the appointment of Nigel Parsons as Chief Commercial Officer, commencing on 1 April 2025. This is…

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CARL’S JR EYES AUSSIE EXPANSION AFTER MASTER FRANCHISE SETBACK

04 February 2025

The brand has five new restaurants set to open in the next 18 months. United States-based fast-food chain, Carl’s Jr.…

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ISM 2025 PRESENTS SWEETS AND SNACKS INNOVATIONS

04 February 2025

The leading global trade fair for sweets and snacks – ISM – is inviting the international industry to discover the…

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U.S. CONVENIENCE STORE COUNT STANDS AT 152,255

04 February 2025

Overall store count drops by 0.1%, but there was growth in stores selling fuel. The U.S. convenience industry stands at…

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BP AUSTRALIA COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF X CONVENIENCE

04 February 2025

bp Australia has completed its acquisition of X Convenience, the South-Australian based fuel and convenience retailer. This is a milestone…

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SMALL BUSINESSES HIT WITH HIGHER CARD FEES, INQUIRY REVEALS

30 January 2025

Small businesses in Australia are paying significantly higher debit and credit card fees compared to large retailers, according to submissions…

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TOBACCO TAXES DROP TO NINE-YEAR LOW AS BLACK-MARKET CIGGIES BOOM

30 January 2025

Tobacco excise revenue has shrunk to a nine-year low as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes, prompting…

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2025 CYBERSECURITY TRENDS & THREATS: WHAT CONVENIENCE STORES NEED TO KNOW

30 January 2025

The rise of more complex and digitized supply chains is leading to an uptick in risks. Supply chains and retail…

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NEW ZEALAND’S Z ENERGY STORES GET NATIONWIDE REVAMP

30 January 2025

Z Energy is rolling out a nationwide upgrade of its retail sites, with renovations set to continue until 2026. The…

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JAPAN’S C-STORE SALES REACH RECORD HIGH IN 2024

30 January 2025

The local industry registered its fourth consecutive year of growth thanks to both a rise in sales as well as…

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KITKAT FACTORY RECEIVES A $30 MILLION BREAK

24 January 2025

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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