TOBACCO TAXES DROP TO NINE-YEAR LOW AS BLACK-MARKET CIGGIES BOOM
Tobacco excise revenue has shrunk to a nine-year low as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes, prompting…
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2025 CYBERSECURITY TRENDS & THREATS: WHAT CONVENIENCE STORES NEED TO KNOW
The rise of more complex and digitized supply chains is leading to an uptick in risks. Supply chains and retail…
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NEW ZEALAND’S Z ENERGY STORES GET NATIONWIDE REVAMP
Z Energy is rolling out a nationwide upgrade of its retail sites, with renovations set to continue until 2026. The…
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JAPAN’S C-STORE SALES REACH RECORD HIGH IN 2024
The local industry registered its fourth consecutive year of growth thanks to both a rise in sales as well as…
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KITKAT FACTORY RECEIVES A $30 MILLION BREAK
Nestlé Australia has unveiled a new $30 million investment in its Campbellfield factory in Victoria, the home of KitKat. The state-of-the-art…
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NOTES FROM NRF: FOUR TRENDS FOR C-STORES
AI, customer loyalty, ordering platforms and employee feedback took center stage. The National Retail Federation (NRF) held its annual conference…
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PRESIDENT TRUMP DECLARES ENERGY EMERGENCY, ISSUES ENERGY-RELATED POLICY DIRECTIONS
The new administration charts a path toward greater energy exploration, less regulation. Following his inauguration on Monday, President Trump has…
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SAVE AT THE SERVO WITH FUEL PRICES LOCKED AND PRICE RISES CAPPED
Victoria will cap and lock fuel price rises in a cost-of-living shake up by the Allan Labor Government to help…
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CCEP A ‘TOP EMPLOYER’ IN AUSTRALIA
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a ‘top employer’ in Australia for 2025.…
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OPINION: 2025 IS SET TO BE A YEAR OF RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION
As we move into 2025, convenience retailers must continue to remain agile, embracing innovation and technology while staying true to…
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US BURGER BRAND’S COMEBACK: WENDY’S MAKES ITS NEW AUSTRALIAN DEBUT
US fast food brand Wendy’s, the home of the square hamburger, launched with a store on Cavill Avenue in Surfer’s…
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