It’s not just fund managers, brokers and bankers taking a keen interest in fuel retailer Viva Energy’s mooted sharemarket listing. […]
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This is a timeline showing how the industry had developed into what it is today as reflected in the pages
The C&I 30 year timeline: 1988-92 Read More »
The plan to float United Petroleum was delayed because the company and its co-founder, Avi Silver, failed to produce the
Herbert Smith Freehills wins court battle against United Petroleum Read More »
Australia ranks 53rd globally in population size but 12th when it comes to consumption of petrol and 19th in consumption
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Two workers have come just metres from being mowed down by an out-of-control car which crashed into a Brisbane service
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THE introduction of ethanol-blended petrol was billed as a win for our hip pockets and the environment, but analysts say
E10 petrol pushes motorists to buy premium fuel, but doesn’t lead to cleaner air Read More »
Smaller IGAs will be given a facelift as grocery wholesaler Metcash tires to capitalise on consumer demand for convenience with
IGA in ‘convenience’ face lift as Metcash swings to loss Read More »
Caltex is installing numberplate recognition cameras at 10 of its WA service stations to fight fuel drive-offs, which cost retailers
VICTORIA’S roads authority is spearheading a plan to catch drivers doing the wrong thing. Hi-tech numberplate scanners are the first
Hi-tech CCTV cameras part of new push to rid Victoria of petrol thieves Read More »
Cash payments are fast becoming a thing of the past. New research shows that the ease and security of waving
New research shows cashless is already king Read More »
The collapse of BP’s proposed $1.8 billion acquisition of Woolworths’ fuel and convenience store business, while perhaps predictable given the
Woolworths and BP need to dust off their Plan Bs Read More »
The joint parliamentary inquiry into franchising will hear explosive allegations in Melbourne on Friday that convenience chain 7-Eleven has paid
7-Eleven accused of paying people not to give evidence at parliamentary inquiry Read More »
BP has turned its focus to sealing an alliance with a supermarket in Australia to grow its retailing business after
BP abandons Woolworths fuel network purchase Read More »
A healthy and reliable cashflow is vital to the competitiveness of small businesses. This issue is well recognised in the
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Finally, a big float looks like making it to the ASX finish line. As reported by The Australian Financial Review’s
Viva Energy’s float asks investors some big questions Read More »
A Caltex-leased service station in Sydney’s northwest is expected to sell for more than $11 million under the hammer on
THORNLEIGH SERVICE STATION TIPPED TO NAB MORE THAN $11 MILLION AT BURGESS RAWSON AUCTION Read More »
Toyota Motor Corp. is considering plans to turn self-driving vehicles into unmanned convenience stores that would carry Seven-Eleven products on
Turning self-driving cars into c-stores, Toyota’s new plan Read More »
A man who stole petrol from a Mudgee service station was fined a total 22 times the amount that he
$25 fuel theft leads to $550 fine in Mudgee Local Court Read More »
Caltex has advised that pressure on fuel margins and ongoing store transitions will weigh on its convenience retail division in
Convenience retail weighs on Caltex Read More »
IT WAS an easy to miss bullet point at the strategy day of Coles conglomerate Wesfarmers last week. It was
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Knowing what a business is worth is necessary when you are: buying a business selling a business getting a business
What is my Service Station worth? Read More »
DID you ever hear the one about the two pigs that walked into the petrol station? We promise we’re not
Two stray pigs wander into petrol station at Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast Read More »
Petrol giant On The Run has banned the use of reusable coffee cups from its stores across South Australia. Citing
SA petrol giant bans reusable coffee cups Read More »
AUSTRALIA has been accused of falling behind the rest of the world and “resting on its laurels” over its poor
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A young Queensland mum is suing BP in the Federal Court for discrimination. Kirsty Rother, a Toowoomba mother of three,
Mum suing BP as hours cut after request to avoid work hazard while pregnant Read More »
Oil refiner and fuel retailer Viva Energy’s run at that ASX-boards is formally underway. Its sponsor brokers released detailed pre-marketing
Sponsor brokers value Viva Energy at up to $6.2b for IPO Read More »
US electric vehicle maker Tesla has released a progress report on its rollout of EV supercharger stations, with an updated
Tesla plans 18 new EV supercharger stations for Australia, in major global roll-out Read More »
Wholesaler Metcash may be at risk of losing another three supply contracts with independent retailers and convenience stores, according to
Wholesaler Metcash is at risk of losing supply contracts, analysts say Read More »
Driving in Melbourne’s CBD is a certain kind of torture, what with unexpected roadblocks, tram-only passages and numerous hook turn
The last petrol station in Melbourne’s CBD is getting demolished Read More »
BP Invests US$20 Million In ‘Flash Battery’ Startup, StoreDot, To Build Car Batteries That’ll Fast-Charge In 5 Min Offering A
BP invests in Storedot to produce ultrafast charging car batteries – 5min charge Read More »
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