While Australian Food News yesterday reported the strong performance of Coles fresh produce division, the quarterly figures reported by parent company Wesfarmers show that Coles Express non-fuel sales declined by 1.4 percent for the quarter compared with Woolworths positive 4.9 percent increase from the previous year. Meanwhile Coles’ fuel sales for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011, were $2.1 billion, an increase of 16.3 percent on the previous corresponding period. Coles’ Ian Mcleod... ...Read more »

7-Eleven Australia has announced it has entered an agreement with Krispy Kreme Australia for the supply of fresh daily Krispy Kreme doughnuts to each of its 600 stores. Warren Wilmot, 7-Eleven Australia’s CEO, was excited about the benefits of the new arrangement for the company, its Franchisees and its customers. “This deal is something we’ve worked hard to deliver, because of the potential benefits for our company, and most importantly, our Franchisees. We believe this arrangement... ...Read more »

Food businesses around Australia have pitched in for relief efforts in the Queensland floods, offering donations, matching employee contributions, allowing customers to donate directly, and supplying food for those affected and volunteers. Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have both allowed customers to donate to flood charities at point of sale, with Coles raising $2.6 million and donating a further $1 million to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal, and Woolworths raising over $5.3 million... ...Read more »

7-Eleven has teamed up with MasterCard to offer its customers a faster way to pay at their 400+ stores. MasterCard® PayPassTM is MasterCard’s new contactless card. It’s like having exact change wherever you go. A simple tap of your card against a reader is all that is required to pay at the checkout. With almost 4 million MasterCard PayPass cards already in the wallets of Australians, it means the convenience is here today. 7-Eleven’s Chief Executive Officer, Warren Wilmot said,... ...Read more »

Convenience chain 7-Eleven has announced it will support a Melbourne CBD bike share environmental initiative, by stocking new Australian safety standard-approved helmets for just $5. Thirty 7-Eleven stores, each located in close proximity to Melbourne Bike Share stations, are making helmets available to the public, making it easier for people to take part in Melbourne’s first bike share scheme. Julie Laycock, 7-Eleven Head of Marketing, said the partnership reflected 7-Eleven’s reputation of... ...Read more »

7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd’s retail fuels business. 7-Eleven Chief Executive Officer, Warren Wilmot, said, “We are thrilled that our acquisition of Mobil’s retail fuels business has been completed. The new sites build on 7-Eleven’s position as the leader in the convenience retailing industry in Australia, taking the number of 7-Eleven stores from 400 to more than 650.” “The acquisition combines two successful... ...Read more »

7-Eleven Australia has agreed to acquire the retail fuels business of Mobil Oil Australia, comprising 295 company owned or leased service stations. The addition of the outlets will substantially strengthen 7-Eleven’s presence, particularly in metropolitan areas of eastern Australia, bringing the total number of outlets to more than 650 and increasing customer transactions to an estimated 160 million per year and projected sales of over $2.84 billion. “As a family-owned business that has... ...Read more »

Global convenience retailer 7-Eleven is looking to continue their private label push with the creation of a new position -  senior product director for private label products. Tom Gerrity, who has led 7-Eleven’s foray into private-label packaged food while supervising the grocery category, will now focus his merchandising efforts solely on the company’s growing 7-Select line of products. “Establishing this key role in the organisation supports our commitment to develop a best-in-class... ...Read more »

7-Eleven will present food manufacturer Kraft Foods with the company’s 2008 Retailer Initiative Award at its Business Partners Dinner next week in the US. 7-Eleven bestow the annual honour to its top suppliers and partners who excel in assisting the company meet its customers’ changing needs through supply chain solutions, category management and creativity in advertising and promotional programs. “Receiving the 7-Eleven Retailer Initiative award is a tremendous honour for Kraft... ...Read more »

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven has launched two food concept stores in Melbourne and Sydney as part of plans to roll out the new food focussed outlet across all 7-Eleven stores in the country, according to franchise.net.au.The new pilot stores will utilise their latest insights into market trends to provide a range of 45 freshly prepared food products, including a hot breakfast menu and toasted sandwiches cooked to order. They will also offer a café-esque range of hot lunch alternatives and... ...Read more »