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Couche-Tard pulls $47 billion bid for Seven & I, cites lack of engagement
The surprise move marks the end of a year-long attempt by Circle K operator Couche-Tard to create a global c-store giant...
Aldi’s DoorDash debut: Is convenience the new ‘Good Different’?
Aldi’s delivery play signals retail shift.
Metcash sees growth underpinned by food pillar expansion
Total food sales increased 20.8 per cent to $8.8 billion, with its food EBITDA seeing a significant increase of 24.5 per...
Metcash completes Superior Foods deal, expands foodservice reach
Superior Foods will be integrated into Metcash's expanded "away from home" division under a new banner.
Lowes Petroleum expands the Local Hub concept store
The first location was launched at the Lauderdale service station on the outskirts of Hobart.
Viva Energy reports convenience sales decline amid cost, tobacco challenges
Viva Energy’s convenience sales dropped 4.1 per cent as inflation and illegal tobacco hurt demand.
Oatly Barista Edition rolls out in Circle K stores in Northern Europe
Recently, Oatly also partnered with Nespresso for a limited-release Barista Edition coffee capsules.
Seven & I founders in equity talks with Thailand’s CP Group
The founding family is in talks to take Seven & I private through a management buyout.
7-Eleven parent’s profit plunges in third quarter
The results compared to an average profit estimate of $872 million from seven analysts polled by LSEG.
Oak, Milkybar launch collaborative milk product
Oak Milkybar is now available at Woolworths for $3.90.
Metcash’s first half sales rise amid cost cutting initiatives
Food sales, excluding tobacco, climbed 18.5 per cent.
Oliver’s Real Food withdraws products from EG stations
The company has also inked a new foodservice distributor deal to help reduce costs.
BP unveils its new convenience store format
The refurbished site features a brand new Wildbean cafe.
Dr Dough launches offline into Jasbe BP stations
The partnership offers a more convenient way for customers to purchase Dr Dough's items.
Why some 7-Eleven store owners say Couche-Tard takeover is a ‘wake-up call’
"The current management failed to create value... otherwise, this sort of thing wouldn't have happened."
‘Mutually agreeable’: Couche-Tard reaffirms interest in Seven & I
The Circle K parent seeks to enter into collaborative and friendly discussions to consummate the transaction.
‘Inadequate’: Seven & I rejects Couche-Tard’s $38.5 billion offer
Despite Couche-Tard's offer being rejected, the bid is the latest example of the growing interest in Japanese companies ...
Chinese convenience stores enjoy ice-cup boom as DIY drink trend takes off
"The popularity of ice cups is in line with the characteristics of the young generation who likes trying new things"
7-Eleven to double its Australian footprint in 10 years
Customers can expect to see a gradual increase in the grocery element of the merchandise, as 7-Eleven takes its offer be...
7-Eleven upcycles uniforms in textile waste initiative
The convenience chain is working with Loop Upcycling (Loop) to turn textiles into stretch fabric beanies.
