C-STORE RETAILERS CAN PERSONALIZE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE WITH AI

03 June 2022

CHICAGO — To some, artificial intelligence (AI) may sound futuristic, but AI is here today and the technology can help…

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WATCH OUT FOR FALLING BEN & JERRY’S: FLYTREX IS NOW DELIVERING ICE CREAM BY DRONE

03 June 2022

With The Ice Cream Shop, Unilever’s first online-only store, Flytrex drones will offer delicious treats to consumers from the sky.…

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WHY BUILDING AN EFFICIENT EV CHARGER NETWORK WILL BE A SLOW PROCESS

03 June 2022

The U.S. EV charging infrastructure will need to catch up soon, as major automakers rush to create electric vehicles. ALEXANDRIA,…

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EU TO BAN MOST RUSSIAN OIL IMPORTS

03 June 2022

Crude oil prices soar in response, as Russia says it will find other importers for its oil. ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The European…

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AUTOMATED VEHICLE TO DRIVE RESIDENTS INTO FUTURE IN BUNDABERG

03 June 2022

ZOE2 – which is short for zero emissions – is a prototype which allows the automated system to be given…

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TRENDS IN ORGANISED RETAIL CRIME (ORC) IN AUS & NZ

02 June 2022

In March 2022, Auror brought together AP/LP professionals from all over the world at our inaugural Auror Connect event. We…

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WELCOME TO NEW AACS BOARD SUPPLIER DIRECTOR – MATT DODSON

02 June 2022

Matthew Dodson, General Manager, Patties Foods, has been appointed to the Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) Board as a…

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RETAIL INDUSTRY LEADERS WELCOME QUEENSLAND’S LOOMING CRACKDOWN ON ILLICIT TOBACCO, SAY RESOURCES FOR ENFORCEMENT ARE CRITICAL TO SUCCESS

31 May 2022

Major retail groups say review is critical for stamping out the booming black market for tobacco products The leaders of…

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ELECTRIC CAR BATTERY SHORTAGE LOOMS IN 2025, WARNS STELLANTIS BOSS

13 May 2022

The chief executive of Stellantis, one of the world’s biggest carmakers, has warned battery shortages could affect the industry as soon…

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BP, CLEAN PLANET ENERGY ENTER AGREEMENT FOR CIRCULAR SOLUTION FOR HARD TO RECYCLE PLASTICS

13 May 2022

Energy giant bp announced today a new long-term agreement with cleantech, renewable and alternative energy company Clean Planet Energy (CPE),…

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SWEDISH MATCH AGREES TO $16 BILLION TAKEOVER BY PHILIP MORRIS

13 May 2022

Philip Morris has been expanding into alternative tobacco products that are less harmful than smoking. Smokeless tobacco maker Swedish Match…

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7-ELEVEN’S ‘BRANDS WITH HEART’ PROGRAM RETURNS

13 May 2022

Retailer invites ‘up-and-coming and innovative’ companies to vie for chance to hit shelves. IRVING, Texas — 7-Eleven Inc. is looking for brands…

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