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One in seven cigarettes consumed last year was illicit

The latest report by KPMG estimating the size and value of the illegal tobacco trade in Australia found that 14 per cent of total tobacco consumption in 2015 was illegal. KPMG estimates that...

Moderate growth in retail sales anticipated

Australian retail sales continue to grow just below trend at a moderate 3.8 per cent for the March quarter of 2016, with easing to 3.3 per cent predicted for the June quarter,...

Caltex Woolworths launches Healthier Bites campaign

Recent customer surveys and NPS scores conducted by Caltex Woolworths have shown customers want a healthy alternative when they come in-store. In response, Caltex Woolworths launched its Healthier Bites campaign on April...

Fair Work Ombudsman makes statement on 7-Eleven

The Fair Work Ombudsman has released a report on the findings of its inquiry into the 7-Eleven franchise network. The inquiry, prompted by allegations of systemic non-compliance with federal workplace laws, found that...

Another 7-Eleven store faces court action

Brisbane franchisee Jim Chien-Ching Chang and his company JS Top Pty Ltd is facing legal proceedings for allegedly underpaying eight staff a total of $19,397. It is alleged that Mr Chang paid flat...

Caltex plans to transform its convenience offer

Ready meals, liquor, dry-cleaning and haircuts may one day be available at Caltex service stations as the retailer plans to roll out new convenience concepts in the next 12 to 18 months. Caltex...

Industry condemns soft drink tax

The UK Government recently announced plans to introduce a ‘soft drinks industry levy’ in 2018. TV chef Jamie Oliver has called on Australia to follow suit, but the Australian Beverages Council says...

Government to crack down on misuse of market power

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison have announced that an effects test will be included in Section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA), as recommended by the...
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