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7-Eleven to close wage repayment program

All 7-Eleven wage claims from February 1 will be directed to the retailer’s Internal Investigation Unit (IIU) with the wage repayment program (WRP) to close on January 31. 7-Eleven says the IIU will...

Woolworths-BP deal set to shake up P&C landscape

The $1.785 billion sale of Woolworths’ fuel business to BP is awaiting approval from the ACCC and Foreign Investment Review Board, with completion expected no earlier than January 2, 2018. Meanwhile, the...

Petrol prices

The average price of unleaded petrol in Australia decreased by 0.8¢ to 120.9¢ a litre nationally in the week ending December 4, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum’s ‘Weekly Petrol Prices’...

New rate-board laws in Victoria

New laws governing the operation of fuel price boards at fuel retail outlets in Victoria came into force on November 30.  It is now illegal for fuel retailers in the state to post...

Jen stars in summer Glaceau Smartwater campaign

Coca-Cola South Pacific’s new summer marketing campaign for Glaceau Smartwater is fronted by actress Jennifer Aniston. The campaign reflects Coca-Cola’s commitment to the premium water category, according to the company, which has invested...

Shine+ ‘focus drink’ launches in Australia

Focus drinks are a new class of beverages claimed to be formulated to maintain levels of focus, concentration and mental performance. Shine+ is promoted as containing a number of natural ingredients known as...

Investing in cigarette alternatives

Philip Morris International (PMI) has committed to developing a viable reduced-risk alternative to the combustible cigarette – a project in which it has already invested US$2 billion ($2.69 billion).  Speaking to the BBC...

Amazon takes ‘grab and go’ to new level

Amazon will launch its first grocery store, Amazon Go, in Seattle next year and has released a video showcasing its unique ‘Just Walk Out’ shopping experience. The online-turned-bricks-and-mortar retailer is offering a check-out-free...

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