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United opens ‘new-generation’ fuel station and NT’s first Pie Face

Construction of United Petroleum’s new multimillion-dollar service station in the Northern Territory town of Katherine has now been completed with the site officially opened this week (October 25) by Mayor Fay Miller. The...

ACAPMA CEO joins COSBOA board

The Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) board elected a new Chair, Mark McKenzie, during its 2017 AGM this week. Mr McKenzie is the CEO of Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association (ACAPMA)...

Weekly petrol prices

The average price of unleaded petrol in Australia fell to 125.9¢ a litre nationally in the week ending October 13, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum’s Weekly Petrol Prices report. The average national...

Mount Franklin launches canned sparkling water

Water brand Mount Franklin is extending its Lightly Sparkling offer in time for summer, with the launch of Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling Hint of Natural Flavours in a 250ml can. The Lightly Sparkling...

New board members for The Distributors

The Distributors has announced the appointment of Bruce Spiteri and Craig Bain and the election of Stewart Robertson to its board. A change to The Distributors’ company constitution allows for the appointment of...

Convenience worldwide: Waitrose opens convenience store in Dubai

UK retailer Waitrose has opened a new small-format shop in Dubai as it continues its partnership with Fine Fare Food Market (FFFM). The store is Waitrose’s fourth shop in Dubai and its ninth...

Convenience worldwide: Sainsbury’s helps disabled drivers refuel

UK retailer Sainsbury’s has launched an app with not-for-profit organisation fuelService to enable drivers to pre-book assistance when refuelling their cars at a Sainsbury's petrol station. The service means drivers with disabilities or...

7-Eleven and Active Display double winners at POPAI awards

7-Eleven Australia and its point-of-sale supplier, Active Display, were recognised with two awards at last week’s POPAI Marketing at Retail Awards. The awards recognise best practice, innovation, and excellence in marketing at retail...

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