UK: Soft drinks tax levy coming in 2017
The UK will introduce a two-tier soft drinks tax levy in 2017, as confirmed in the budget released last week.
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World’s biggest tobacco company set to form in late 2017
British American Tobacco (BAT) will soon control the world’s largest portion of the tobacco market, when it assumes full control of US company Reynolds American.
Australia: ACCC takes on online e-cig retailer
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal proceedings against online e-cigarette retailer, The Joystick Company.
Plain packaging legislation passed
Legislation requiring tobacco products to have plain packaging has passed its final hurdle in Parliament.
C&I Expo 2016 – Australia’s premiere event for the convenience channel
Australia’s premiere industry event for the convenience channel, C&I Expo 2016, kicked off on 16th August.
NZ Pie Awards: Bacon & Egg rules supreme
A Bacon & Egg pie has won over the hearts of judges at the 20th Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards.
7-Eleven scandal continues to unfold in Australia
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of two more 7-Eleven stores for allegedly underpaying staff tens of thousands of dollars.
US: C-store shoppers look for healthy snacks
One in three Americans (34%) say that they have purchased more snacks that are considered “healthy choices” over the past year, and they are increasingly turning to convenience stores for these healthy purchases.
Find yourself a point of difference at the C&I Expo in March
As the only national showcase for owners and operators of convenience stores, mini marts, newsagents, corner stores and mixed businesses, C&I Expo in Australia is an important resource for retailers and suppliers.
C&I 2015 now open for exhibitor bookings
The 2015 Convenience & Impulse Convention & Expo is Australia’s industry showcase for retailers and suppliers in the route, convenience and impulse channels.
Picnic to share
The classic Cadbury chocolate bar is now available in a 210g block. A Picnic to share! Cadbury Picnic blocks are filled with peanuts, toffee and rice crisps covered in delicious Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate.
Carrefour expands
Carrefour is purchasing convenience stores operating in France under the Dia brand, to expand its small-format reach within its home market. The Dia France takeover was agreed at a cost of about NZ$820 million.