The opening of 7-Eleven’s latest store in Western Australia, on Thursday 16 May, sees the brand’s network grow to 60 stores with a team of more than 750 across the state. In the decade since 7-Eleven launched in the state, the company has invested more than $60 million dollars in growing its network. “This significant investment is part of 7-Eleven’s ongoing commitment to provide West Australians with access to the same choice and convenience available on the Eastern Seaboard, as well as local job opportunities,” said Nicholas Maddox, 7-Eleven Area Lead – South. “Our investment includes store ..read more

Local payment technology innovator DataMesh has announced a new initiative with Visa to enhance card-acceptance payment processing experiences for merchants, acquirers, and consumers. The cooperation will leverage DataMesh’s Unify platform, which offers customisable payment solutions beyond the traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach that exists in the market today. “Visa is committed to fostering innovative relationships that drive the future of digital payments,” said Williamson, Vice President, and Head of Acceptance Technology Partnerships at Visa. “Working with DataMesh, we aim to enhan ..read more

In a very Aussie brand collaboration, Red Rooster has united with Four’N Twenty to launch a limited edition chicken and gravy pie ahead of the Australian footy final season. The pie collaboration and supporting campaign targets an 18-34 year old demographic, looking for an on-the-go, one-handed eat, lunch solution, aiming to satisfy Australia’s chicken cravings as we head into winter. “We all know how much Australians love their pies,” said Ashley Hughes, Director of Marketing, Red Rooster, “so we are very confident this limited edition menu item will be a hit with our customers, especially t ..read more

Ampol has announced the return of its Best All Rounder program for 2024, celebrating the “remarkable” contributions of final-year students to their schools and local communities. Now in its 39th year, the Ampol Best All Rounder program invites secondary schools across Australia to register and nominate exceptional Year 12 students who embody the program’s core values, including: Leadership Service and community engagement Excellence in sports Contributions to arts and culture Positive attitude, and Exemplary personal conduct. The program continues its tradition of recognising overall excell ..read more

Brownes Dairy has developed an alternative dairy range that will be launched into cafe’s, restaurants and hotels as well as select retailers from this month. Comprising oat, almond and soy products, the range was developed with the assistance of coffee connoisseurs and barista training company Dimattina Coffee, to meet growing demand for alternative options to dairy. “Alternative dairy has significantly changed the game for Australian cafes with about 30 per cent of coffees now being made with oat, almond or soy milk,” said Dimattina General Manager Leigh Kitchen. “Cafes now need to have good ..read more

The 2024-25 Federal Budget announced last night features many measures to support retailers and small businesses. However, there were several missed opportunities, say industry bodies. Targeted relief The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says last night’s federal Budget offers targeted measures to help small and family business deal with current pain points and headwinds. “Small and family businesses facing punishing input costs that are squeezing margins will welcome the modest energy bill relief of $325,” Mr Billson said. “Every saving helps the small ..read more

Next week the Caltex network across Australia is “going all out for sick children, continuing its record-breaking support” of the Starlight Week annual fundraising appeal. From 20-26 May, Caltex-branded company owned and operated sites will drive a national fundraising effort, encouraging customers and business partners across its national network to support the Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia. Caltex is a brand owned by Chevron, one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies with more than 70 years of history in Australia. Chevron Australia Downstream General Manager Lorne ..read more

Ampol Foodary has introduced a new loyalty program that rewards customers for enjoying Foodary coffee. Under the new program, customers who buy four coffees and/or hot beverages* will be able to redeem their fifth coffee or hot beverage of regular size for free. The new loyalty cards are available in-store at participating Ampol Foodary locations. Ampol Chief Brand Officer Jenny O’Regan says: “Our customers love the coffee at our Ampol Foodary stores, and we want to reward them for their loyalty. “Our customers have such a strong affinity for Foodary coffee as bold, full of flavour, and setti ..read more

The number of meals for Australians facing hardship is set to increase as SecondBite and FareShare merge in a move that will significantly transform the food rescue and relief sector. SecondBite, founded in 2005, works with farmers, retailers and manufacturers across Australia to harness approximately 25 million kilograms of surplus quality produce every year, providing it to more than 1000 charity partners supporting their communities experiencing food insecurity. FareShare, founded in 2001, operates Australia’s largest non-profit kitchens in Melbourne and Brisbane which transforms rescued a ..read more

The Cook Labor Government will invest a further $5.2 million for the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) rebate as part of the 2024-25 State Budget, to meet expected demand for the scheme as Western Australians embrace electric vehicles (EVs). Since the announcement of the ZEV rebate in 2022, sales of electric vehicles in Western Australia have grown significantly, with an almost fourfold increase in sales since June 2022. Up to 31 March 2024, more than 5,900 ZEV rebate applications have been paid to EV owners in WA, totalling almost $20.7 million. The ZEV scheme provides a $3,500 rebate for people ..read more