New legislation was introduced to the Victorian state parliament this week which will ban all lightweight plastic shopping bags with a thickness of 35 microns or less. This includes bags made from...
Shoppers in the UK will soon be able to fill their own reusable water bottles in 326 Sainsbury’s supermarket cafes across the country.
From August, fresh water stands will be available in cafes...
One-in-five Australians feel under time pressure when shopping, according to IRI Client Growth Partner, Mairead McElvanna, leading many down the path of least resistance – quick, easy and accessible meal solutions.
To meet...
The Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association (ALNA) launched the inaugural National Newsagent Week from June 8-15 to celebrate the role newsagents play in local communities.
One in three Australians frequently visit their local...
In what it claims is an Australian first, 7-Eleven Australia has launched a cashless and cardless “concept” convenience store.
Instead of cash or cards, customers use their smartphones to complete their transactions.
7-Eleven describes...
The Naturally Good Expo – claimed to be the southern hemisphere’s largest natural, organic and healthy products trade show – returned to the ICC Sydney this month for its 2019 edition.
Held between...
OTR’s 25,000th customer has chosen the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) for a $25,000 donation via OTRGive.
The OTRGive program sees OTR donate a percentage of customer sales to more than 30 great...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded an increase of three per cent (3.0%) in the minimum and award wages.
The change will take effect on the first full pay period on or...
