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Metcash CEO to retire

Metcash’s FY2017 results were overshadowed this week by the announcement that CEO Ian Morrice will retire in 2018 after five years in the role. “It’s a privilege to lead the Metcash business and...

Small businesses encouraged to claim instant asset write-off

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has encouraged small-business operators to take advantage of the Government’s instant asset write-off extension. More businesses are now eligible to buy equipment (new or second...

BP/Woolworths deal sparks competition concerns

Master Grocers Australia (MGA) has written to the ACCC, expressing concerns about BP’s proposed acquisition of Woolworths’ network of service stations and calling for the Commission to protect the interests of small...

Caltex Star Mart raises $166,000 for sick kids

Since 2013, Caltex staff and customers have supported the Make-A-Wish charity by raising funds to help realise the wishes of some seriously ill children through the Star Mart Wish Drive. Between November and...

Caltex completes Milemaker acquisition

Caltex Australia has completed the acquisition of 46 Milemaker sites following the ACCC’s May 4 decision not to oppose the transaction. Caltex Australia Managing Director and CEO Julian Segal said he was delighted...

OTR encourages customers to make a difference to children’s lives

South Australian retailer OTR is raising funds for the Kickstart For Kids (KSFK) charity through the sale of shopping bags. Selected OTR stores have the special KSFK bags on sale for $5 each...

7-Eleven supports ‘Protecting Vulnerable Workers’ bill, questions franchisor responsibilities

7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd this week made its submission to the Senate Education and Employment Committee’s inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017. According to 7-Eleven Stores CEO Angus...

Communication-app popularity shows importance of mobile data

Whether for instant messaging, voice-over-internet-protocol calls or video chat, use of communication apps continued to rise in 2016. According to Roy Morgan Research, Facebook Messenger collected another million Australian users last year, while...
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