Latest Convenience Retail News

Viva Energy's half-year results reveal a resilient Commercial segment offsetting pressures in Refining and Retail, as the company advances its retail transformation and cost synergy targets.

Viva Energy’s half-year results reveal strong momentum in its Convenience & Mobility segment and ongoing refinery enhancements, despite a challenging start to 2025. The Group’s strategic acquisitions and store expansions underpin a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Viva Energy reported a statutory half-year loss of $195.4 million driven by significant retail site impairments and weak refining margins, yet underlying profit on a replacement cost basis remained positive at $62.6 million. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 2.83 cents per share, signaling confidence despite operational headwinds.

OMG Group is set to nearly double the distribution of its 1L Barista Oat Milk in Woolworths stores nationwide, signaling strong retailer confidence and accelerating its multi-channel growth strategy.

Ampol Limited reported a resilient first half of 2025 with $649 million RCOP EBITDA and a strategic push into EV charging and renewable fuels. The company declared a fully franked 40 cents per share interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a solid FY25 with a $4.3 billion property portfolio post-CCRF transaction, stable earnings, and a strategic acquisition of Hotel Property Investments enhancing income growth. The REIT also commits to net zero emissions by 2025, underscoring its sustainability leadership.

Ampol Limited reported a resilient first half in 2025 with steady earnings and declared a fully franked interim dividend, while announcing a transformative acquisition of EG Australia pending regulatory approval.

Ampol Limited posted a statutory net loss of $25.3 million for the first half of 2025, impacted by significant items and inventory losses, while continuing to invest in electric vehicle infrastructure and fuel supply chain enhancements.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported solid FY25 results, highlighted by a full acquisition of Hotel Property Investments Ltd and strong operational metrics, setting the stage for continued earnings growth in FY26.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a striking $213.8 million statutory profit for FY25, driven by strong property revaluations and strategic acquisitions, while maintaining stable distributions. The REIT also launched a $1.75 billion equity raise for its new convenience retail fund, signaling growth ambitions amid rising finance costs.

Ampol Limited has announced a proposed $1.1 billion acquisition of EG Group Australia, significantly expanding its retail network and accelerating its U-GO brand rollout. The deal promises strong earnings accretion and cost synergies, pending regulatory approval.

Ampol has agreed to acquire EG Australia for $1.1 billion, significantly expanding its retail footprint and accelerating its convenience retail strategy. The deal promises strong financial returns and awaits regulatory approval.