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AMAZON IS SURGING TO $5.5 BILLION IN AUSTRALIAN TURNOVER AFTER BECOMING A “CRITICAL PARTNER” FOR SMES

16 February 2024

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

16 February 2024

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

16 February 2024

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

16 February 2024

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

16 February 2024

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

09 February 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

09 February 2024

Placer.ai cites the chain’s steady growth and upscale offerings will contribute to its continued success over the next year. NATIONAL…

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES ROUND 2

09 February 2024

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

09 February 2024

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

09 February 2024

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

09 February 2024

Severe weather events in late 2023 and early 2024 have significantly impacted small businesses in Queensland. To help ensure accurate…

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A PATH FORWARD FOR “RIGHT SIZED” ESG FOR SMEs

09 February 2024

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are increasingly becoming important for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Rising expectations of investors,…

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