Articles tagged with 'Caltex'

The right pitch

10 August 2010 | In my past life as a network development manager with Caltex, it became obvious that if you did not clearly explain what you were looking for in a business site, a great deal of time was wasted sifting the good from the bad.


Instant access

15 June 2010 | According to the State of Industry Report produced early this year by The Advantage Group for the Australian Association of Convenience Stores, there are about 10.7 million visits daily to a convenience store.


Star Mart rebrand

4 June 2010 | Caltex has expanded its 21st Century Caltex Star Mart format and launched its new look Star Mart convenience brand, in consultation with Chevron, the owner of the Star Mart trademark.


Caltex' Star Mart's new look

17 May 2010 | A new visual identity for Caltex’s Star Mart convenience stores is now being rolled out across more than 500 outlets in Australia.


ACCC delays Caltex-Mobil findings

12 November 2009 | Watchdog body Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has extended the date for the announcement of its findings in relation to Caltex’s proposed acquisition of 302 Mobil service station sites.


Caltex franchise could grow through acquired Mobil stores

28 May 2009 | Caltex Australia is spending about $300 million to add 302 service station sites to its portfolio with a planned acquisition of Mobil service sites.


Star Mart wins expo stand award

02:00 PM | Franchised convenience retailer Star Mart took the best stand award at the recent Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo held in Sydney. Benjamin Galton, franchise development manager, explained recreating a store environment at the shows would help build brand awareness. "The stand is very open and has an emphasis on freshness," he said.


Hot prospects at franchising expo

27 March 2009 | For Sydneysiders interested in buying a franchise the first franchising expo of 2009 was a great draw with more than 3,500 visitors attending the three day show at Darling Harbour from 20 to 22 March.


Meet the Franchising team at the Sydney Franchising Expo

19 March 2009 | Come and say hello to the Franchising team at this weekend's Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo at Darling Harbour, Sydney.


Sydney Franchising Expo in the spotlight

19 March 2009 | What will you do with your life this year? Opportunities to invest in your own business are aplenty at the Sydney Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo which takes place from Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March at Darling Harbour's Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.


Caltex rallies support for alternative transport fuel policy

18 November 2008 | Managing director and CEO of Caltex, Des King, today addressed the Academy of Technology Sciences and Engineering, urging them to support Australia’s alternative transport fuels policy as part of an integrated policy framework.


Star Mart franchisees

14 November 2008 | Think Caltex, think petrol? Think again....


Caltex CEO demands sound climate change policies

31 October 2008 | Des King, managing director and CEO of Caltex Australia, claimed sound policies regarding climate change are critical to the viability of Australian industries.


Caltex supports FuelWatch scheme

15 April 2008 | Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, today announced that the Government will introduce a national FuelWatch scheme for petrol.


200 Caltex petrol stations now selling Bio E10

15 November 2007 | Australian petrol station franchise, Caltex, has announced it is selling ethanol blended petrol at more than 200 sites in eastern Australia.


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