MERCHANT FEES SKYROCKET TO RECORD HIGHS AFTER RBA DATA REFRESH
Card fees hit record levels, but industry says they are driving costs down.Official data on the average cost of merchant…
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COSTCO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DOORDASH
Delivery platform DoorDash has secured a new partnership with Costco, which allows Australians to purchase goods without requiring a membership…
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THIS IS THE MOST POPULAR GROCERY STORE IN AMERICA — AND IT’S PROBABLY NOT WHAT YOU THINK
A market research and analytics firm released new data featuring grocery stores those living in the U.S. love most. Here’s…
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THE TOP TRENDS TO WATCH
Here’s a rundown of what should be top of mind for convenience store operators this year. NATIONAL REPORT — Many…
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STUDY SHOWS NEGATIVE IMPACT OF ABUSIVE, UNRULY CUSTOMERS
Retailers face long-term costs when it comes to employee morale and engagement. According to a recently released report from Perceptyx,…
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PATTIES FOOD GROUP HAS COMPLETED THE ACQUISITION OF NATIONAL PIES.
Patties Food Group has completed the acquisition of National Pies. National Pies, or Tasmanian Bakeries as it is also known,…
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ASAHI BEVERAGES ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE CHANGES
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
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
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
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
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
Small businesses in Australia are paying significantly higher debit and credit card fees compared to large retailers, according to submissions…
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