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Australian retailers keep a positive outlook for peak season

Despite growing cost of living pressures for consumers, new research finds that retailers are anticipating a successful peak season, with 79 per cent saying they expect a higher volume of sales this year and 77 per cent expecting a higher margin. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaNovember 28, 2022, 10:07 amNovember 28, 2022

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Research shows Australian consumers seek ethical brands

New research from Toluna shows that despite the rising cost of living impacting the health and well-being of Australian consumers, shoppers remain dedicated to shopping ethically. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaOctober 20, 2022, 12:24 pmOctober 20, 2022

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Australians feel pinch at grocery checkouts

New research from dunnhumby, a company that specialises in customer data science, reveals over a third of Aussies (35 per cent) have noticed the price of groceries across the country is increasing, with
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Mike WheelerSeptember 8, 2020, 7:53 amSeptember 8, 2020

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Country of origin food labelling evaluation begins

The Federal Government has begun an evaluation of Australia’s country of origin food labelling system to make sure it’s working for both Aussie consumers and businesses. Minister for Industry, Science
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Mike WheelerAugust 3, 2020, 9:58 amAugust 3, 2020

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Trust high, loyalty low in grocery sector

Research by data science specialist dunnhumby in the form of a consumer pulse survey revealed that trust and satisfaction with grocery retailers in Australia has surged following the COVID-19 global pandemic. The
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Mike WheelerJune 30, 2020, 8:30 amJune 30, 2020

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Disruption still felt in supermarkets due to Covid-19

To navigate the world beyond COVID-19, innovation that improves life for all rather than playing by the rules to manage risk is imperative to growth in the food and beverage industry. Speaking at the Australian
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Mike WheelerJune 29, 2020, 11:37 amJune 29, 2020

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Foodbank and Coles fight food shortages in South Australia

Coles and Foodbank have begun a new campaign to enable poor local families to be assisted by shoppers in South Australia.
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Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2016, 9:31 amJanuary 22, 2016

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Will Coles crack under pressure to freeze their eggs?

Pressure is mounting for Coles to move eggs into refrigerated aisles in a move to protect consumers from salmonella, a practice currently rolling out at Woolworths.
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Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2016, 10:57 amJanuary 12, 2016

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ACCC slams Woolies for ‘unconscionable conduct’ towards suppliers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Woolworths Limited, alleging the supermarket giant engaged in unconscionable conduct in dealings with a large number of its supermarket suppliers, in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law.
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Staff WriterDecember 11, 2015, 7:27 amDecember 11, 2015

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IGA Romeo’s Food Hall opens in Martin Place

IGA Romeo’s Food Hall at the MLC Centre will today open its doors to customers, providing a shopping option in the heart of Sydney’s business district.
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Staff WriterDecember 7, 2015, 3:38 pmDecember 7, 2015

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Health fragmentation driving growth for food brands

The massive fragmentation of consumers’ beliefs about health is contributing to the break-up of traditional food and beverage markets and opening the doors of opportunity for start-ups and small brands.
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Staff WriterDecember 1, 2015, 9:32 amDecember 1, 2015

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Foodland announces major SA expansion

Foodland Supermarkets will build 22 new stores across South Australia and develop a major new warehouse/distribution centre as part of a five year $200 million expansion program.
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Staff WriterNovember 27, 2015, 2:21 pmNovember 27, 2015

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Food and Beverages to tackle big growth in online shopper behaviour

Over 40 per cent of retailers are set to increase technology budgets in the next twelve months in a move to meet changes in consumer behaviour for online and mobile retail sales, according to the inaugural CommBank Retail Insights report
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Staff WriterNovember 9, 2015, 12:11 pmNovember 9, 2015

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Costco driving change in Australia’s FMCG sector

Collectively, Australia’s supermarket and grocery stores and fuel retailing industries will generate an estimated $ AUD 125.1 billion in 2015-16.
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Staff WriterOctober 27, 2015, 8:38 amOctober 27, 2015

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Supermarkets still squeezing suppliers in agreements, says ACCC chairman

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s chairman has criticised major supermarket chains over their implementation of the voluntary grocery industry code of conduct.
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Staff WriterOctober 21, 2015, 1:49 pmOctober 21, 2015

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ALDI begins Western Australia management hiring drive

ALDI Australia is commencing recruitment for almost 400 new positions across Western Australia, as it prepares for statewide expansion in 2016.
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Staff WriterOctober 14, 2015, 2:02 pmOctober 14, 2015

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ACCC concerned over implementation of Food and Grocery code

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating reports about the approach supermarket retailers are taking to implement the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (Code).
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Staff WriterSeptember 24, 2015, 8:49 amSeptember 24, 2015

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All out of fresh ideas: how supermarket giants send mixed messages about food

Fast food giant McDonald’s has been under a cloud in recent years as its US customers turn to alternatives. In this “Fast food reinvented” series we explore what the food sector is doing to keep customers hooked and sales rising.
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Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2015, 8:36 amSeptember 16, 2015

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Woolworths’ poor results hide long-term success

As Wesfarmers and Woolworths continue to battle for leadership across different retail categories in Australia, Julia Illera from Euromonitor International assesses how successful they’ve been.
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Staff WriterAugust 28, 2015, 2:26 pmAugust 28, 2015

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Australia’s most trusted food brands revealed

Reader’s Digest has once again completed its annual Trusted Brands competition, recognising and rewarding manufacturers that have earned the public’s nod of approval.
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Staff WriterAugust 12, 2015, 12:35 pmAugust 12, 2015

shopping

Australian retailers keep a positive outlook for peak season

Research shows Australian consumers seek ethical brands

Australians feel pinch at grocery checkouts

Country of origin food labelling evaluation begins

Trust high, loyalty low in grocery sector

Disruption still felt in supermarkets due to Covid-19

Foodbank and Coles fight food shortages in South Australia

Will Coles crack under pressure to freeze their eggs?

ACCC slams Woolies for ‘unconscionable conduct’ towards suppliers

IGA Romeo’s Food Hall opens in Martin Place

Health fragmentation driving growth for food brands

Foodland announces major SA expansion

Food and Beverages to tackle big growth in online shopper behaviour

Costco driving change in Australia’s FMCG sector

Supermarkets still squeezing suppliers in agreements, says ACCC chairman

ALDI begins Western Australia management hiring drive

ACCC concerned over implementation of Food and Grocery code

All out of fresh ideas: how supermarket giants send mixed messages about food

Woolworths’ poor results hide long-term success

Australia’s most trusted food brands revealed

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