At APW Wentworthville, long-term thinking has paid off. For over ten years, owner Bill Morcos has relied on VDMS to […]
Investing in Security and Simplicity: How APW Wentworthville Has Benefited from VDMS Read More »
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, Austrac, has been called in to assist with efforts to combat the illegal tobacco trade, which
Austrac Targets Illegal Tobacco Profits Read More »
Millions of illicit cigarettes, vaping devices, and loose tobacco have been seized in one of the largest single operations targeting
Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Major Queensland Raid Read More »
A Canberra man accused of attempting to set a gas bottle alight near a fuel pump has been denied bail,
Service Station Arson Denied Bail Read More »
Working in a service station means your team is often on the front line. While most customers are respectful, there
Managing Customer Aggression: Keeping Your Team Safe on the Forecourt Read More »
Shrinkage, the loss of stock due to theft, error, or wastage, is a silent profit killer for many service stations.
Reducing Shrinkage: Simple Steps to Protect Your Stock and Profits Read More »
Customers across Australia are being urged to check their bank accounts after a serious payment system error at national petrol
Error Hits Service Station Customers Nationwide Read More »
Ampol, formerly operating as Caltex Australia, is placing a portfolio of 13 development properties on the market after conducting a
Ampol Lists Development Sites in $20M National Sell-Off Read More »
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is urging the federal government to review the country’s tobacco excise, warning that high
Tobacco Excise Under Fire as Black Market Grows Read More »
Regulations in the fuel and convenience retail industry are constantly evolving. From fuel labelling rules to health and safety requirements,
Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes at Your Service Station Read More »
As consumer behaviour shifts and mobility patterns evolve, forward-thinking service stations are exploring new ways to remain relevant beyond fuel.
Transforming Service Stations into Community Hubs Read More »
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven, has officially named Stephen Dacus as its new President and
7-Eleven Appoints New CEO Read More »
Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify a man involved in an attempted armed robbery at a Rockhampton
Robbery Attempt at Rockhampton Service Station Read More »
A woman has been arrested after allegedly using her hatchback to deliberately ram another vehicle multiple times at a service
Driver Arrested After Violent Collision at SA Service Station Read More »
First impressions count – especially in a fast-paced environment like a service station. While signage, cleanliness and stock levels all
How Uniforms Influence Professionalism at Your Service Station Read More »
When it comes to running a successful service station, one of the most overlooked tools is effective in-store signage. Clear,
The Importance of Clear In-Store Signage at Your Service Station Read More »
A small petrol station in the rural town of Loch is facing a spate of break-ins as it continues to
Independent Petrol Station Battles Relentless Break-Ins Read More »
Economists often act as if they alone discovered the idea of unintended consequences. But in reality, it’s just common sense:
Excise on Tobacco Helps Criminal Gangs Read More »
A petrol station in Melbourne’s west has fallen victim to a deliberate and destructive act of vandalism, causing thousands of
Vandals Sabotage Melbourne Petrol Station in Targeted Attack Read More »
Running a service station often means operating long hours, sometimes 24/7. While this ensures convenience for customers, it presents a
Navigating Shift Work Fatigue in Service Stations Read More »
Service station staff regularly lift stock, carry boxes, or move heavy items like water containers or gas bottles, tasks that,
Preventing Manual Handling Injuries at Your Service Station Read More »
Running an independent service station comes with constant challenges. From managing staff and reducing theft to staying compliant with tobacco
How Budget Petrol Eastlakes Took Control of Tobacco Sales with VDMS Read More »
South Australian police have struck a significant blow against organised crime networks, confiscating more than $22 million worth of assets—including
SA Police Deal Major Blow Illicit Tobacco Read More »
In an industry where margins are tight, customer volume is high, and operational complexity is growing, having the right systems
Pegasus Fuels Growth and Efficiency with Beacon POS Read More »
Ampol has decided to withdraw from the residential electricity retail market, ending a three-year effort to sell power to homes,
Ampol Exits Electricity Retail to Refocus on EV Charging Read More »
At a busy service station, it’s easy to get caught up in daily operations and forget about safety–until something goes
Proactive Safety Practices for Your Service Station Read More »
In the fast-paced world of fuel retail, a smooth shift handover is often overlooked — yet it’s one of the
Rethinking Shift Handover: Why It Matters More Than You Think Read More »
Australia’s northernmost mainland community, Seisia, has been without its only supermarket and service station for nearly two months, leaving its
Seisia Left Without Supermarket and Service Station Read More »
A major step forward has been taken in the potential merger between two of the world’s largest convenience store chains,
7-Eleven Edges Closer to Mega-Merger with Circle K Owner Read More »
Australians are beginning to feel a touch of financial relief as fuel prices ease after a prolonged period of record
Crude oil drops to four-year low Read More »
