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Latest tobacco excise increase to hurt small business

The latest round of excise increases on tobacco products was introduced September 1, with The Alliance of Australian Retailers (AAR) expressing concern that retailers operating legitimate small businesses are hurting while criminal...

Woolworths on long road to recovery

With the search for a new CEO underway, and questions about the retail experience of its board members, Woolworths disappointed the market with its full-year results to June 30, 2015. The usually strong...

7-Eleven responds to underpayment reports

In response to reports of widespread underpayment by franchisees, 7-Eleven Stores has established an independent panel, headed up by the inaugural chair of the ACCC, Professor Allan Fels AO, to receive and...

Petrol price update

The average price of unleaded petrol in Australia decreased 0.8¢ to 133.4¢ a litre nationally in the week ending August 23, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum's 'Weekly Petrol Prices' report. The...

Secure your place in The Beverage Guide

The second instalment of The Beverage Guide, showcasing beverages available to the FMCG, grocery and petrol and convenience market, will return in October. Designed to give store owners a better understanding of supplier,...

International News: 7-Eleven completes Tedeschi Food Shops acquisition

7-Eleven, Inc has closed on the acquisition of approximately 180 Tedeschi Food Shops, with the transaction adding to 7-Eleven's existing 150 stores in the greater Boston and southern New Hampshire areas of...

DNA Brands announces partnership with Superior Sales Force

Growing health and nutrition brand Crankt Protein, from DNA Brands, has announced it has formalised a long-term partnership with Superior Sales Force. DNA Brands engaged field execution team Super Sales Force to develop...

Small packages a success for Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola South Pacific has revealed the success of its smaller pack sizes, which the company says are now growing faster than larger alternatives. Coca-Cola South Pacific launched its 250ml small cans last August...

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