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Plain tobacco packaging law faces fresh challenge from Indonesia

31 March 2014

MARCH 27, 2014 AFP A BATTLE against Australia’s plain tobacco packaging rules has gained pace at the World Trade Organisation,…

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NPD: C-stores Face Challenging, Competitive Environment

31 March 2014

March 26, 2014 CSNews PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — Convenience store visits took a dip at the end of 2013, driven…

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Indonesia granted right to challenge Australia's plain-packaging laws

31 March 2014

Helen Davidson 27 March 2014 theguardian.com World Trade Organisation has now allowed five countries to appeal against cigarette labelling legislation…

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Posh pound shop: Tiger sinks its claws into UK high street

31 March 2014

Zoe Wood The guardian Demand for affordable Scandinavian chic has helped Danish chain of variety stores go from strength to…

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Aldi Australia doubles up on its management structure

31 March 2014

Sue Mitchell March 31, 2014 The Age Aldi has appointed one of its longest-serving executives as joint group managing director,…

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Raine Square offers $2 coffees in Perth

31 March 2014

ANNABEL HENNESSEY MARCH 30, 2014 PERTH NOW A COFFEE will cost just $2 in Perth during April. As part of…

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Govt cautions on minimum wage

31 March 2014

AAP Any prospective increase to the minimum wage should take into consideration the fact that Australians are set to benefit…

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Tobacco sales edge up despite plain packaging

24 March 2014

March 24, 2014 The Age Deliveries of tobacco to retailers in Australia rose slightly last year for the first time…

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Japan C-store Chains Add Farming to Their Undertakings

24 March 2014

February 28, 2014 CSNews TOKYO — Japanese convenience stores, including Lawson Inc. and Seven & i Holdings Co., are getting…

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Innovation Drives Cold, Frozen Dispensed Beverages

24 March 2014

March 7, 2014 Convenience Store Decisions More than ever, consumers are looking for variety, convenience, speedy service and value when…

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Britain's big grocers are on the run – and shoppers are hungry for a change

24 March 2014

Joanna Blythman 20 March 2014 The Guardian Expensive, inconvenient and boring. No wonder we’ve grown to hate supermarkets and their…

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Green tea Weetabix? Top 10 weird foods from McLobster to sweet potato Kit Kat

24 March 2014

Steve Myall Mar 18, 2014 Around the world dozens of well-known brands have been given bizarre twists to appeal to…

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