BANKS LOBBY ACCUSES APPLE, CREDIT CARD GIANTS OF PAYMENTS FREE-RIDE

10 February 2026

The country’s powerful banking lobby has accused Apple of free-riding on investment in the payment system and described the fees…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH INSTACART ABOUT HOW AGENTIC AI IS CHANGING THE INDUSTRY – PART ONE

09 February 2026

How Instacart is applying agentic AI to drive smarter decision-making, more connected stores, and better experiences for both retailers and…

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FIVE GLOBAL HEALTH TRENDS RETAILERS MUST KNOW

09 February 2026

From the rise of specific missions to shifts in shopper needs, IGD’s new report identifies the key trends driving health-focused…

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MINNS LABOR GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN FIVE ILLEGAL TOBACCONISTS

06 February 2026

Five stores in Sydney’s Inner West have been closed under the Minns Labor Government’s tough new laws and closure powers…

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AS C-STORE FOODSERVICE GROWS, SO DOES FOOD SAFETY

06 February 2026

The continued expansion of foodservice across the convenience industry creates both tremendous opportunity and a deeper responsibility. A successful foodservice…

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BUNNINGS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO USE FACIAL RECOGNITION TECH ON CUSTOMERS TO COMBAT CRIME

06 February 2026

Hardware giant Bunnings has been given the green light to use facial recognition technology on customers in order to prevent…

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COMMISSION CONFIRMS LIMITS TO ‘UNCONDITIONAL’ WORK FROM HOME ARRANGEMENTS

06 February 2026

A recent Fair Work Commission (Commission) decision provides timely guidance for employers navigating hybrid work arrangements and employee resistance to…

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NEW ERA FOR AUSTRALIAN RETAIL AS AUSTRALIAN RETAIL COUNCIL OPENS FOR BUSINESS

06 February 2026

Australia’s retail sector has entered a new era with the formal launch of the Australian Retail Council (ARC), a single,…

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RETAIL RECOVERY AT RISK AS RBA RAISES CASH RATE TO 3.85 PER CENT

06 February 2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent, citing…

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VIVA ENERGY TAPS FORMER MYER EXEC TERESA SANDO AS RETAIL CEO

06 February 2026

Viva Energy Group has confirmed the appointment of Teresa Rendo as CEO for convenience and mobility, the oil company’s retail…

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AMAZON GO WASN’T BUILT TO LAST

05 February 2026

When Amazon launched its Amazon Go convenience store concept, it was hailed as a revolutionary cashierless and frictionless shopping experience…

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Why the Peter Jowett Award Is Worth Putting Yourself(or a Team Member) Forward

04 February 2026

Our Last Year Winners, Edward Ratcliffe and Emily Tipping Share Their Experience For both retailers and suppliers, the Peter Jowett…

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