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06/08/2026

CONVENIENCE WORLD AUGUST ISSUE OUT NOW!

Regional small businesses under pressure as costs, workforce shortages and service gaps deepen

Australia’s regional, rural and remote small businesses are facing mounting pressure from rising operating costs, declining profitability and workforce shortages, with new research showing the challenges of running a business outside capital cities are being intensified by distance, service gaps and infrastructure constraints.

The Accredited Distributors Trade Show in early July at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium was held amid the company’s celebrations marking 50 years in business. From humble beginnings in 1976, Accredited Distributors has grown into an FMCG company that takes pride in having delivered great brands across Victoria and NSW.

This year’s ACAPMA Conference in Melbourne is set to deliver another high-impact program that brings together Australia’s fuel and convenience leaders, technical experts, suppliers, and stakeholders for three days of strategic discussion, professional development, and invaluable networking.

Whether you’re an independent operator, a franchisee, or operating a store attached to a service station, your business depends on strong relationships with suppliers, landlords, staff, and customers. Most work well, but when disagreements arise, they can quickly become expensive, time-consuming, and distracting.

Artificial intelligence is often discussed as a technology of the future. For many small businesses, however, it is already becoming part of everyday work and one of the most practical opportunities available to improve productivity.

Franchising is a large industry in Australia with more than 1300 brands or franchise networks and 90,000 franchisees employing more than 500,000 Australians, while contributing $174 billion to GDP, according to the Franchising Council of Australia. Setting up a franchise system takes time and requires a considered, structured approach. Is your business ready for the challenge?

Read more in Convenience World August issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw-august-2026

01/07/2026

CONVENIENCE WORLD JULY ISSUE OUT NOW!

What’s driving the $6.3B convenience stores market

The Distributors 45th Mid-Year Conference celebrated with a prestigious three-day event held at JW Marriott on the Gold Coast from 26-29 May. The conference engaged members and customers with a dynamic program showcasing the latest industry insights, emerging trends, and the latest product innovations.

External competition and cost pressures have consumers turning away from convenience stores for top-up purchases, according to IBISWorld’s ‘Convenience Stores in Australia’ report by Jayson Cooke, revealing that the convenience stores market is valued at $6.3 billion. The report looks at what’s driving current industry performance and the industry outlook.

In this issue of Convenience World, ACAPMA addresses lessons from the fuel crisis, and the fuel excise.

COSBOA has launched the Fair Go for Small Business campaign and is calling on governments and policymakers to better understand the realities facing small businesses and to create policy settings that support confidence, investment and growth.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 threat landscape is a reminder that significant events present cyber risks well before they begin. FortiGuard Labs research shows how threat actors are using tournament demand to launch scams and steal credentials. Fortinet highlights these threats and what businesses should do to mitigate the risks.

A new joint report from Shop! ANZ and Vypr, ‘The future of confectionery activation’, reveals that confectionery remains one of the retail industry’s most promotion responsive categories, with nearly 85 per cent of surveyed shoppers saying they’re influenced by promotions when deciding what to buy. Read more about the confectionery category.

P&C retail is increasingly centred on food and drinks rather than fuel, making a strong, quality food-to-go offer an essential part of business. Read more on how major P&C retailers are catering to the foodservice market.

In this issue, we focus on confectionery, foodservice, and foodservice equipment.

Read more in Convenience World July issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw-july-2026

03/06/2026

CONVENIENCE WORLD JUNE ISSUE OUT NOW!

Federal Budget: resilience and reform

Last month’s Federal Budget was framed by the government as one of responsibility, resilience and reform – a plan designed to steady the economy now while preparing Australia for future shocks.
Central to this is a $14.8 billion investment aimed at securing fuel supplies, strengthening supply chains and building longer-term resilience against future fuel disruptions.

Founded in Perth in 2019, independent Australian-owned fuel business in Western Australia Burk Fuel talks to Convenience World about its retail offer and entering the Victorian market.

In this issue, leaders of channel majors present updates on their performance, new initiatives, and how they’re adapting to market challenges in Convenience World’s Half-Year State of the P&C Industry report.

High fuel prices boost revenue despite the shift towards electric vehicles, according to IBISWorld’s ‘Fuel Retailing in Australia’ report by Nicholas Larter, revealing that the fuel retailing market in Australia is valued at $56 billion. The report looks at what’s driving current industry performance and the industry outlook.

There has been a wide range of issues ACAPMA has been involved with over the past month. ACAPMA addresses the cash mandate coming from 1 July.

Circana’s new ‘Future of Foodservice’ report reveals opportunities – and some surprising insights – as consumers toggle between their desire for satisfying fare, memorable experiences, convenient options, health and wellness, and value.

In this issue, we focus on coffee, healthy convenience, and technology services.

Read more in Convenience World June issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw-june-2026/full-view.html

06/05/2026

CONVENIENCE WORLD MAY ISSUE OUT NOW!

Call for governments to cut regulatory costs

Nearly 30 groups representing small, medium and large businesses, and universities, that employ millions of Australians, are calling on all governments to cut regulatory costs by 25 per cent to help consumers and businesses amid surging costs.

Ampol welcomes the Queensland Government’s proposed investment towards the establishment of a co-processing renewable diesel capability at its refinery in Lytton.

A further 200 million litres of additional diesel for the country has been secured under the Australian government’s new Strategic Reserve powers. Work has also commenced with leading fertiliser companies to secure more supply at this critical time in the growing season. The government has partnered with bp Australia and continued its partnership with Viva Energy, taking the total additional diesel secured to approximately 300 million litres, or over 1.8 million additional barrels, to keep Australia moving.

The United Convenience Buyers Australia Stores (UCB) ‘Elevate’ themed National Member Conference was held last month at Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast with a packed agenda including its annual trade show, networking activities, and industry keynote speakers at the business sessions.

Accredited Distributors celebrates its 50-year milestone in business. From its humble beginnings as a family grocery store in Dandenong, Accredited Distributors has evolved to include four branches across Victoria.

Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association says Australia stops when there is no fuel in your bowsers. “What the events of the past months have shown is that fuel security can no longer be treated as an abstract discussion point, rather that it is central to everything we do,” says CEO Rowan Lee.

The P&C industry is already seeing real-world examples of how ESG is influencing business decisions and financial outcomes following the introduction of mandatory reporting last year. The ESG feature underscores ESG in practice, commercial advantage, and planning and action for businesses.

In this issue, we focus on ESG, and security.

Read more in Convenience World May issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw_may-2026/full-view.html

01/04/2026

CONVENIENCE WORLD APRIL ISSUE OUT NOW!

CHALLENGING TIMES FOR INDUSTRY

The ACCC granted an urgent interim authorisation on 20 March to the Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP), its members, and other relevant industry participants to coordinate in managing impacts to Australia’s fuel supply chain stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.

Independent Australian fuel and convenience chain APCO brought together retailers, suppliers and head office team members in February for its Trade Show and 2025 Gala Excellence Awards.

In what is described as turbulent times for petrol and convenience, in the background, ACAPMA has had a seat at the table at state government fuel supply roundtables in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia. At the national level, ACAPMA participated in meetings of the National Emergency Management Agency and an urgent meeting of the ACCC’s Fuel Consultative Committee.

In its initial analysis of the Australian coffee market, Pablo & Rusty’s Coffee Roasters focused on the vital topics of price tolerance and value perception.

Small improvements in energy procurement or efficiency can have a meaningful impact on overall profitability. Read more on taking proactive steps to energise your bottom line in the energy management feature.

In this issue, we focus on store equipment, and energy management.

Read more in Convenience World April issue.
https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw-april-2026/full-view.html

18/03/2026

CONVENIENCE WORLD MARCH ISSUE OUT NOW!

The retail fuel market remains competitive:
Retailers must continually innovate, invest, and adapt

The Australian Retail Council (ARC) has lodged its first major submission. This outlines seven targeted reforms to strengthen retail productivity, support investment and ease cost-of-living pressures for Australian households and businesses as part of the pre-Budget process. With interest rate uncertainty underscoring the importance and urgency of economic reform, the ARC warns that fragmented regulation, rising compliance costs and unchecked illicit activity are undermining productivity and confidence.

This year’s ACAPMA Conference (7-9 September) promises to deliver another high-impact program that brings together Australia’s fuel and convenience leaders, technical experts, suppliers, and stakeholders for three days of strategic discussion, professional development, and invaluable networking.

Workplace law continues to evolve in 2026. While there are no single “shock” legislative reforms dominating headlines, a series of court decisions, consultations and reviews are reshaping the operating environment for small employers. For convenience retailers operating with small teams, extended trading hours and tight margins, even incremental regulatory shifts can have real operational consequences. COSBOA underscores the key developments small businesses should be aware of.

The retail fuel market remains extremely competitive but the difficulty for companies is in balancing the rising costs of doing business against consumers looking for value in a cost-of-living squeeze. Read more in the petroleum suppliers feature.

In this issue, we focus on petroleum suppliers, and 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://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw-march-2026

04/02/2026

CONVENIENCE WORLD FEBRUARY ISSUE OUT NOW!

https://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/cw_february_2026

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

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

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

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