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Servicing petrol, convenience and route trade sites as well as news agencies and to***conists, Convenience World reaches and informs a broad and diverse range of decision-makers and stakeholders in the channel and has a certified CAB audited circulation of 13,455.

CONVENIENCE WORLD DECEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW State of the industry 2025Each year, the Australian Fuel & Convenience Awards s...
10/12/2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD DECEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW

State of the industry 2025

Each year, the Australian Fuel & Convenience Awards seek to shine a spotlight on the outstanding contributions made by businesses and individuals across the industry. The AFC Awards for 2025 celebrate innovation and community impact within the industry. Convenience World profiles this year’s award winners that embody resilience, innovation, and community spirit.

2025 was a year of transition for ACAPMA with Mark McKenzie moving onto a new and exciting challenge after 10 years at the helm. It has also been another busy year in the advocacy space with governments and regulators doing both expected and unexpected things, says ACAPMA CEO Rowan Lee.

Insights from Circana’s State of the Industry analysis reveal a marketplace defined by patchy performance, intense competitive pressure, and rapid transformation driven by technology, consumer behaviour, and shifting definitions of value.

Industry leaders reflect on the past year’s highs and lows, changes and challenges, trends and results for their companies and brands in the petrol and convenience channel.

We highlight what’s trending in foodservice, food and hospitality, and the latest products to hit the market in grocery, on the go, confectionery, snacks, ice cream, beverage, equipment, and technology and services. We also address changing shopper and market trends, and opportunities for driving growth.

Read more in Convenience World December issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw_dec-2025/full-view.html

CONVENIENCE WORLD NOVEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW Optimism rises this holiday trading periodFamily-owned and operated Australian ...
12/11/2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD NOVEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW

Optimism rises this holiday trading period

Family-owned and operated Australian buying group New Sunrise’s landmark 17th annual Iceworks event at the Marriott Palm Jumeirah in Dubai last month brought together more than 400 of Australia’s leading independent convenience retailers and suppliers for a dynamic week of networking, strategic workshops, and immersive experiences.

Dover Fueling Solutions recently published a white paper, ‘Fuel retail savings and efficiency: Unlocking measurable savings across an entire fuel site’. The white paper brings together findings from across the sector, including evidence that early action on fuel loss, equipment downtime, and disjointed customer journeys can significantly impact the bottom line.

Governments that want to be seen to do something are usually trying to solve a political problem, or at least a perception of a problem. The alternative is a government that has a clear policy objective and methodically works through how to achieve the best outcome, says Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association (ACAPMA) CEO Rowan Lee.

With risk exposures ranging from catastrophic events to economic uncertainty, Australian businesses face the challenge of how to navigate increasingly complex issues. Understanding the trends and related risk insights can help fuel and convenience store operators make more informed decisions before renewing their business insurance, says Gallagher.

In this issue, we focus on wholesale & distribution. We also look at coffee culture, grocery, snacks, confectionery, beverages, ice cream, the on-the-go market, health and wellbeing, equipment and services, innovation through technology, and environmental matters.

Read more in Convenience World November issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw-nov-2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD OCTOBER ISSUE OUT NOWAsia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum: Success Through SynergyMustafa Ahmad co-founded...
17/10/2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD OCTOBER ISSUE OUT NOW

Asia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum: Success Through Synergy

Mustafa Ahmad co-founded The Atherton Group with Tariq Kufoof in February 2024. In an exclusive interview with Convenience World, he shared his eclectic journey leading to his role at the rapidly growing convenience business.

ACAPMA welcomes the announcement by The Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government of $1.1 billion for a 10-year Cleaner Fuels Program which is a long overdue investment that can both cut emissions in hard to electrify sectors and shore up national fuel security.

ACAPMA hosted its annual Asia Pacific Fuel Industry (APFI) Forum on the Gold Coast last month, offering three days of presentations, workshops, and networking, delivered under the umbrella theme of ‘Success through synergy’. A key highlight was dialogue between Solo Energy Corporation founder and Managing Director David Goldberger and former CEO of ACAPMA, Mark McKenzie (now CEO of Freedom Fuels). The Forum addressed critical themes including an economic overview, fuelling the industry’s key markets, government priorities, ACAPMA’s advocacy, AI in business, future fuels and convenience, and payments and EV charging.

The Australian Fuel and Convenience Awards Gala celebrated innovation and community impact within the industry. The awards emphasise resilience, innovation, and community spirit, and the event highlighted the sector’s rapid innovation and the importance of collaboration.

Read more in Convenience World October issue.
http://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw_oct_2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUT NOWACAPMA navigates another critical juncture for the fuel wholesale and retail in...
12/09/2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW

ACAPMA navigates another critical juncture for the fuel wholesale and retail industry

Ampol has entered into an agreement to acquire EG Australia for a headline price of $1.1 billion. EG Group, with around 500 sites nationwide, is an international operator of convenience retail, foodservice and fuel stations. It has agreed to sell its Australian business to Ampol and has entered into a definitive agreement.
The acquisition remains subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated for completion in mid-2026.

SPAR Australia recently held its Trade Show and Gala Awards bringing together retailers, suppliers, directors and staff to celebrate innovation, partnership, and achievement across the network. SPAR Bourke was awarded SPAR Store of the Year, while SPAR Express Terrigal was awarded SPAR Express Store of the Year.

SPAR Australia has a vision to be the best partner for independents. SPAR Australia Managing Director Lou Jardin spoke to Convenience World in an exclusive interview about the competitive retail landscape, trends and opportunities, the outlook and future-proofing the independent sector.

APCO has unveiled a new era with its latest opening at Mt Duneed, representing the “new face of convenience” for the family-owned service station, featuring its first own-brand supermarket offer.

Rowan Lee has stepped into his new role as CEO at the industry association ACAPMA. Convenience World sat down with Mr Lee to discuss his vision for ACAPMA as it navigates another critical juncture for the fuel wholesale and retail industry.

In this issue, we focus on the beverages, confectionery and snacks categories.

Read more in Convenience World September issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw-september-2025/full-view.html

CONVENIENCE WORLD AUGUST ISSUE OUT NOW2025 Asia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum returnsAPCO has been crowned Australia’s fav...
08/08/2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD AUGUST ISSUE OUT NOW

2025 Asia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum returns
APCO has been crowned Australia’s favourite service station brand at Canstar Blue’s 2025 Petrol & Service Stations Awards. This marks three years in a row that Australians have rated APCO highest in customer satisfaction, an achievement the company says it’s “incredibly proud of and deeply grateful for”.

TASCO Petroleum has continued its network revitalisation with its latest site renovation completed at The Bridge Cafe & Fuel in northwest Victoria.

Australia is home to more than 1200 franchise networks and more than 73,000 franchisee small businesses, with the sector contributing more than $135 billion to the national economy each year. Convenience World looks at the dynamic sector of franchising in Australia and what’s ahead for the market.

The P&C industry faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to ESG, with issues around staff treatment, climate change and community impact often in the spotlight. Convenience World looks at some of the ways P&C businesses are addressing ESG.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson addresses changes for the new financial year and ASBFEO’s 14 steps to boost Australia’s small and family businesses.

The leading annual conference for all stakeholders involved in the wholesale, distribution and retail of petroleum products in Australia and New Zealand – the 2025 Asia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum established by the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association (ACAPMA) – takes place at The Star, Gold Coast next month (16-18 September).
The event features the Retail and Distribution Forum, Contractors Forum, C360 Trade Show, and culminates with the Australian Fuel and Convenience Awards Gala Dinner. Gather your teams for an event not to be missed!
For more information, a guide to the expert speakers, and the agenda, visit apfiforum.com.

In this issue, we focus on sustainability and franchising.

Read more in Convenience World August issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw_aug2025/full-view.html

CONVENIENCE WORLD JULY ISSUE OUT NOWPetrol still the backbone of fuel retailingDespite the rising popularity of diesel c...
04/07/2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD JULY ISSUE OUT NOW

Petrol still the backbone of fuel retailing

Despite the rising popularity of diesel cars and hybrids, petrol-powered vehicles remain dominant in fuel retail sales, especially as interest in fully electric cars slows, according to IBISWorld’s ‘Fuel Retailing in Australia’ report published in April.

Meanwhile, shifting health preferences are reshaping convenience store beverage offerings. Low-sugar, functional beverages such as kombucha, fortified waters and cold-pressed juices are growing in popularity, making them a significant revenue driver for on-the-go consumers, according to the IBISWorld ‘Convenience Stores in Australia’ report published in May.

Outgoing ACAPMA CEO Mark McKenzie has penned his final column for Convenience World magazine, highlighting his journey and what’s next as he hands over the reins to incoming CEO Rowan Lee.

The national wage case increased the minimum wage by 3.5 per cent from 1 July. ACAPMA has released wage rate guides and the Fuel Retail Award information poster.

In this issue, we focus on foodservice and equipment. We also look at coffee culture, grocery, snacks, confectionery, beverages, ice cream, the on-the-go market, health and wellbeing, equipment and services, innovation through technology, and environmental matters.

Read more in Convenience World July issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw_july_2025_1/full-view.html

JUNE ISSUE OUT NOWHalf-Year State of the P&C IndustryThe fuel retailing sector has grown 4.4 per cent in 2020-2025 to $5...
16/06/2025

JUNE ISSUE OUT NOW

Half-Year State of the P&C Industry
The fuel retailing sector has grown 4.4 per cent in 2020-2025 to $58.7 billion, according to the IBISWorld Fuel Retailing in Australia Report published in April 2025.

The convenience store sector has increased 1.1 per cent in 2020-2025 to $6.1 billion, according to the IBISWorld Convenience Stores in Australia Report published in May 2025.

The ACAPMA Board has appointed Rowan Lee as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Association, effective 9 May.

Chevron has announced that Tim Rankin will become General Manager of its Australia Downstream business, effective 1 July. Mr Rankin will succeed Lorne Chambers who is retiring after31 years of service with Chevron.

We present a Half-Year State of the P&C Industry as leaders of channel majors present updates on their performance, new initiatives, and how they’re adapting to market challenges.

The re-election of the Albanese government represents a critical moment for Australia’s fuel wholesale and fuel retail industries. ACAPMA CEO Mark McKenzie says with the right collaboration, there’s a genuine opportunity to modernise the policy settings that govern our industry.

In this issue, we focus on healthy convenience and technology services. We also look at coffee culture, grocery, snacks, confectionery, beverages, ice cream, the on-the-go market, health and wellbeing, equipment and services, innovation through technology, and environmental matters.

Read more in Convenience World June issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw-june-2025/full-view.html

CONVENIENCE WORLD APRIL ISSUE OUT NOW!A productive and more resilient economyAt the release of the 2025-26 Federal Budge...
03/04/2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD APRIL ISSUE OUT NOW!

A productive and more resilient economy

At the release of the 2025-26 Federal Budget, the Albanese government said it is securing Australia’s future during a time of global uncertainty by making our economy more productive and more resilient.
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Federal Budget was “the sequel” to last year’s, offering “modest targeted measures” to help small and family business deal with specific current pain points and headwinds.

The final report for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Supermarket Inquiry has made 20 recommendations after finding that ALDI, Coles and Woolworths are some of the most profitable supermarket businesses among global peers and their average product margins have increased over the past five financial years.
The recommendations, which include clearer pricing practices, greater transparency for suppliers and reforms to planning and zoning laws, are designed to improve competition in the supermarket sector, make a difference for consumers and give suppliers fairer bargaining conditions.

Australia’s transport fuels market is undergoing a profound transformation – one that’s being shaped by a slow and steady reconfiguration of how Australians live, work, shop and move, according to Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association. CEO Mark McKenzie says that “Australia’s fuel market is not shrinking, it’s transforming”.

Australian businesses are bracing for another challenging year as persistent high interest rates and elevated costs continue to dominate the economic landscape. The 2025 Business and Economic Outlook from CreditorWatch reveals key risks and opportunities for the retail sector.
 
We focus on store equipment and energy management. We also look at coffee culture, grocery, snacks, confectionery, beverages, ice cream, the on-the-go market, health and wellbeing, equipment and services, innovation through technology, and environmental matters.
 
Read more in Convenience World April issue.
https://convenienceworldmagazine.com.au/magazines/cw-april-2025/

CONVENIENCE WORLD MARCH ISSUE OUT NOW Governments must act decisivelyIn this issue of Convenience World, ACAPMA addresse...
07/03/2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD MARCH ISSUE OUT NOW
 
Governments must act decisively

In this issue of Convenience World, ACAPMA addresses the hidden cost of government inaction on vapes and illicit to***co, the impact on fuel prices and consumers, and a call to action. ACAPMA CEO Mark McKenzie says: “Governments must choose – either to uphold the integrity of our market and protect public health or continue to turn a blind eye as illegal operators erode legitimate businesses and endanger our communities.”

Rising input costs and frugal customers continue to challenge margins, profitability and viability. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is calling on the parliament, policymakers and regulators to embrace its ‘14 Steps to Energise Enterprise’ to help reduce regulatory burden for small and family businesses.

Campbells Wholesale has entered a new long-term supply agreement with Ampol to provide products to 600 Foodary stores. The wholesaler is launching a new campaign positioning Campbells as the go-to foodservice destination, and is expanding its range and better-for-you offer. Campbells General Manager Iain Kirsch spoke to Convenience World in an exclusive interview on adapting to the demands of the industry.

We focus on petroleum suppliers, and we also highlight what’s trending in waste management. We also look at coffee culture, grocery, snacks, confectionery, beverages, ice cream, the on-the-go market, health and wellbeing, equipment and services, innovation through technology, and environmental matters.
 
Read more in Convenience World March issue
https://convenienceworldmagazine.com.au/magazines/cw-march-2025/

CONVENIENCE WORLD FEBRUARY ISSUE OUT NOW What’s in store for 2025bp Australia has completed its acquisition of X Conveni...
06/02/2025

CONVENIENCE WORLD FEBRUARY ISSUE OUT NOW
 
What’s in store for 2025

bp Australia has completed its acquisition of X Convenience, the South-Australian based fuel and convenience retailer. X Convenience’s strategically located network complements existing sites supplying bp-branded fuel in South Australia to offer fleets and consumers a seamless nationwide service.

The ACCC will not oppose Viva Energy’s proposed acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent interest in LOC Global from New World Corporation (NWC) after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking requiring divestments. LOC is a joint venture between Viva Energy and NWC that operates more than 100 ‘Liberty’ branded retail fuel and convenience sites across all states and territories except Tasmania and the ACT. Viva expects to complete the acquisition during 1Q 2025.

Global convenience store value sales in the third quarter of 2024 increased year over year, as 24 of 33 reported countries achieved gains in sales compared with 12 months before, according to the Q3 2024 Global Convenience Store Industry Report from the US National Association of Convenience Stores and NIQ.

In this issue of Convenience World, ACAPMA CEO Mark McKenzie says the next government must prioritise workforce productivity to revive Australia’s flagging economy. He underscores three critical areas of government policy.
 
Read more in Convenience World February issue here
https://convenienceworldmagazine.com.au/cw-february-2025/

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