Convenience World

2 weeks ago | convenienceworldmagazine.com.au | Hailey Settineri

The National Retail Association (NRA) and Australian Retailers Association (ARA) have commended the Queensland Government for making permanent the pioneering Jack’s Law, saying it will give police immediate powers to proactively target potential violent offenders. Jack’s Law was introduced in Queensland in honour of 17-year-old Jack Beasley who tragically lost his life in a knife attack in 2019.

2 weeks ago | convenienceworldmagazine.com.au | Hailey Settineri

Taking convenience to new heights, Walmart has expanded its drone delivery service to five new cities. With the expansion of ultra-fast drone delivery to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa, Walmart is the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five US states. Greg Cathey, Senior Vice President of Walmart US Transformation and Innovation says the retailer is pushing the boundaries of convenience to better serve its customers, making shopping faster and easier than ever before.

2 weeks ago | convenienceworldmagazine.com.au | Hailey Settineri

Confectionery brand Allen’s is turning up the flavour with a bold twist on fan favourite Red Ripperz. Allen’s Ripperz Remix is said to bring a burst of nostalgia to the iconic Red Ripperz, now in two new chew flavours: crisp, juicy Apple and bold, intense Grape. With 31% of Allen’s fans declaring “the chewier, the better” (via a social media poll on Allen’s Instagram) this remix is made to satisfy those who love a long-lasting chew.

2 weeks ago | convenienceworldmagazine.com.au | Hailey Settineri

A University of Queensland-led study has found misinformation about electric vehicles (EVs) has taken root in society and is primarily fuelled by mistrust and conspiracy theories. Dr Chris Bretter from the UQ Business School said surveys in Australia, the US, Germany and Austria found people were more likely to agree than disagree with misinformation on EVs – even among those who owned one.

2 weeks ago | convenienceworldmagazine.com.au | Hailey Settineri

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) strongly support the focus of the Albanese Government on productivity in its second term. Responding to the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese’s National Press Club address yesterday, ARA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Rodwell said “every Australian has a vested interest in supporting the competitiveness of Australian businesses by lifting productivity”. “It is essential if living standards are to rise,” he said.