THE ENTRIES FOR BEST FOODVENIENCE STORE IN THE WORLD 2026 ARE HERE – INCLUDING 2 AUSSIE ENTRIES!

02 October 2026

We’re proud to present the 24 entries from 10 countries in this year’s ‘Best Foodvenience Store in the World’ competition.…

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AMPOL ENTERS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE EVIE, EXPANDING NATIONAL EV CHARGING FOOTPRINT

01 October 2026

Ampol Limited (ASX: ALD) today announced its subsidiary Ampol Energy Pty Ltd has entered into a share sale agreement to…

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7-ELEVEN AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES ‘ANYTIME MEDIA @ 7-ELEVEN’, AUSTRALIA’S FIRST DEDICATED CONVENIENCE RETAIL MEDIA NETWORK

01 October 2026

The network will create value for partners by offering new ways to reach customers in high-intent convenience moments. 7-Eleven Australia…

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CHINA’S CONVENIENCE STORE INDUSTRY AT AN INFLECTION POINT: MID-2026 STATE REPORT AND HOW LEADERS ARE RESPONDING

01 October 2026

After spending time at the China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning and watching convenience stores proliferate across the city, I’ve been reflecting…

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THIRTEEN STORES, TWO COACHES AND A LOT OF NETWORKING

24 September 2026

Inside the 2026 AACS Down Under Study Tour, South East Queensland South East Queensland turned on its best spring weather…

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RELIANCE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LTD. BRINGS INDIA’S ICONIC BRAND CAMPA TO AUSTRALIA

14 September 2026

Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has launched India’s iconic beverage brand Campa in…

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VICTORIA’S ‘LAWLESS STATE’: RETAIL CRIME FUELS ‘ANARCHY’ AND ‘CARNAGE IN THE STREETS’ AS VIOLENCE SOARS

04 September 2026

Retailers say Victoria is becoming a ‘lawless state’, with ‘anarchy’ and ‘carnage in the streets’ as organised gangs, repeat offenders…

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SHELL TO MORE THAN DOUBLE US COMPANY-OWNED CONVENIENCE RETAIL SITES WITH ACQUISITION OF TRI STAR ENERGY

04 September 2026

Houston − Equilon Enterprises LLC, doing business as Shell Oil Products US (Shell), has signed an agreement to increase its equity…

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CONGRATULATIONS TO 7-ELEVEN!

04 September 2026

7-Eleven has been named winner of the Canstar 2026 Most Satisfied Customers Award for Small Business Fuel Cards. The award…

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POLITICAL ALERT – AACS RETAILERS BACK COALITION’S REAL-WORLD POLICY TO END DEADLY ILLICIT TOBACCO BLACK MARKET (FED)

03 September 2026

The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has endorsed the Coalition’s real-world policy to finally quash Australia’s deadly illicit tobacco…

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MURPHY USA TO INSTALL ROBOTIC WHITE CASTLE BURGER KIOSKS AT CONVENIENCE STORES

28 August 2026

Automated foodservice platform will serve hot sliders in 2 minutes without traditional kitchen staff or infrastructure. Murphy USA customers will have…

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TXB NAMES NATE BRAZIER AS ITS NEW PRESIDENT

28 August 2026

Texas Born (TXB) on Wednesday announced that Nate Brazier is the new president for the Spicewood, Texas-based retailer, effective immediately. Kevin Smartt will…

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