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Victoria’s container deposit scheme launches

The Victorian government has today (1 November) launched Victoria’s container deposit scheme, CDS Vic. Victorian Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos opened the scheme, where people can now return their eligible drink cans, bottles...

Customer education key as Victorian CDS rolls out

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcomes the commencement of Victoria’s container deposit scheme (CDS) tomorrow (1 November) but believes consumer education is needed. The Victorian container deposit scheme is the second-last scheme in the...

Retail sales rise in September, but uncertainty continues

Consumers spent more than $35.8 billion across the country in September, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover rose 0.9%, following rises of 0.3%...

Ampol part of hydrogen collaboration

Ampol, Hyundai Australia, Pacific Energy and Toyota Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. Both Hyundai and Toyota currently have fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) fleets...

Uncertainty for SMB retailers as Christmas approaches

As the Christmas and holiday trading period draws near, new research reveals 55% of surveyed small to medium-size retailers remain uncertain or concerned about their financial future. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) &...

FCA invited to Second Round Consultation on Franchise Code Review

Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) members attending a second-round consultation on the Franchise Code Review on 23 October took full advantage of highlighting the practicalities of what’s working and not working in...

Petrol prices and inflation in Australia

Last week, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that the Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.2% in the September 2023 quarter – significantly higher than the 0.8 per cent rise...

Menz Violet Crumble and Bulla launch new ice cream on a stick

Asembl has brought two Australian iconic brands Menz Violet Crumble and Bulla together for a fully branded Violet Crumble ice cream on a stick. Delivering a taste of Aussie nostalgia to freezer aisles...
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