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Metcash food sales

Metcash kicks off new fiscal year with soaring food sales

The Superior Foods acquisition has helped drive sales.
PureGym Blink Fitness

PureGym bids for US fitness group

If the bid goes ahead, PureGym will invest in boosting gym facilities.
7 Eleven Japan bid

‘Mutually agreeable’: Couche-Tard reaffirms interest in Seven & I

Canadian retailer believes a combined future is the strongest solution for both brands.
SMEs unexpected expenses

SMEs dealt with $7 billion in unexpected expenses this year

The CommBank and YouGov survey found 52 per cent of SMEs under stress.
Domino's class action

Domino’s faces shareholder class action

Domino's denies any liability, it told the ASX.
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Seven I rejects Couche-Tard

‘Inadequate’: Seven & I rejects Couche-Tard’s $38.5 billion offer

Seven & I owns the 7-Eleven licence in Japan, and is part of 7-Eleven International.
Vegan burger Flave closes

Sydney’s vegan burger chain Flave closes

Plant-based burger chain Flave, launched by ex-Zambrero CEO Stuart Cook, has closed down. Stuart and Samantha Cook launc...
Harvey Norman profit plunge

Harvey Norman’s net profit plunges 34.7 per cent

Harvey Norman’s net profit and revenue fell amid inflationary pressures in the last fiscal year. The furniture and...
franchise sector advocate

Be your own advocate, franchise sector advised

Franchising must look after its own interests, franchisors told.