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LICENCE TO SMOKE THE ULTIMATE INSULT TO SMOKERS…. AND RETAILERS
MEDIA RELEASE November 15, 2012 LICENCE TO SMOKE THE ULTIMATE INSULT TO SMOKERS…. AND RETAILERS The suggestion that smokers should require a licence not only represents a despicable insult in a supposedly free country, it also highlights that some small interest groups are blind to the very real impacts their schemes have on the businesses – and livelihoods – of small business operators, says the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS). A University of Sydney professor’s discriminatory suggestion that smokers should be licenced – and what’s more should have to pay for the privilege of holding such a licence – is beyond reproach from a freedom of choice perspective, said AACS Executive Director Jeff Rogut. “The notion that smokers should require a licence to smoke is highly insulting and at odds with the most important concept of consumerism in this country: the right to choose,†Mr Rogut said. “For Government…
Read MoreCalculated: Unusual ways to burn off a can of Coke
Kate Midena November 08, 2012 news.com.au Coca-Cola have invented a calculator to help you figure out the best ways to burn off calories. Picture: Coca-Cola COCA-COLA have invented a calculator which tells you exactly what you need to do to burn off your lunchtime can of fizz. The Work It Out Calculator, developed with the help of doctors and exercise physiologists, highlights “the unusual, fun and interesting ways you can achieve energy balance.” And unusual is the right word. According to the calculator, one can of normal Coke can be burned off by doing 22 minutes of badminton. A can of Sprite can be obliterated by 73 minutes of ironing, a can of Fanta canceled out by 13 minutes of stair climbing, and a bottle of vitamin water can be watered away with eight minutes of gardening. Even Powerade, the drink of athletes, makes the list, which can be zapped…
Read MoreHere’s how to save $800 a year on coffee
Alison Stephenson & Charlotte Willis November 06, 2012 news.com.au Cafe-quality that won’t break the bank? Nespresso’s new U capsule-based coffee machine range. Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied Coffee capsules like these ones for the Nespresso U create cafe quality coffee at the touch of a button. Picture: Supplied Source: news.com.au AUSSIES are getting more cup for their buck, saving up to $800 a year on cafe-quality coffees with the rise in popularity of affordable at-home machines. Research shows there has been a 91 per cent growth in “coffee pod†machines in the 12 months to May this year, with over 473,000 units sold in Australia last year alone. And supermarkets such as Woolworths and Aldi have been quick to recognise the huge growth in the market, introducing capsule-based machines as cheap as $79 into their stores. Teaming up with coffee giant Gloria Jeans, Woolies’ new product, the Caffitaly System S14, promises…
Read MoreNEW RESEARCH SUPPORTS CASE FOR ALCOHOL IN CONVENIENCE STORES
MEDIA RELEASE November 8 2012 NEW RESEARCH SUPPORTS CASE FOR ALCOHOL IN CONVENIENCE STORES With new forecasts from a leading analyst predicting approximately $17.2 billion will be spent in bottle shops this financial year, the two usual groups emerge as the major benefactors: the major supermarket operators. It’s an unsustainable scenario that needs to end, according to the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS). IBISWorld forecasts alcohol spending is expected to increase by 20.5% over the next five years to reach $39.9 billion by 2017-18, with $19.9 billion of this to be spent in bottle shops. AACS Executive Director Jeff Rogut said when you consider that, between them, the two major supermarkets enjoy an estimated 60% share of the packaged liquor market, the negative ramifications for competition are obvious. “The independent liquor store, like so many other independent retailers, is disappearing behind banners associated with the two major supermarket chains.…
Read MoreIPART’s red tape review of all NSW licences
Dear Mr Rogut, As an industry or stakeholder association, could you please publicise or circulate the links to our licence survey and Issues Paper amongst your members and other stakeholders (eg, via your regular newsletter, meetings, or on your website). It is important that we get input from you and your members/stakeholders so that we can identify licence reform priorities to reduce red tape (ie, unnessary costs) in NSW. The NSW Government has asked IPART to review licences in NSW and identify those where reform would produce the greatest reduction in costs to business and the community. There are currently about 1,000 different types of licences in NSW. They cover every aspect of the economy – including trades & professions, transport & motor vehicles, environmental protection, health, education, liquor, gaming and recreational activities, to name just some areas. To help us identify licence reform priorities, we urge all licence holders…
Read MoreAnother successful AACS Convenience Simulation program
AACS together with its training partner Idria conducted another successful Convenience Simulation in Melbourne. All attendees receive a certificate upon completion of the two day program. This is an ideal forum for networking for both suppliers and retailers and a great opportunity to understand the fundamentals of what drives the c-store financial performance. A few photos of our recent attendees are attached and if you would like to book your place for our next program which will be in March next year please contact jeff@aacs.org.au. We can also run this as an exclusive in company program for a minimum of 8 attendees. View the Photo Gallery Jeff Rogut Executive Director Australasian Association of Convenience Stores Mobile: 0467 873 789
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