ALDI Australia has confirmed plans to open new stores across the eastern seaboard, South Australia (SA) and Western Australia (WA). In NSW, new stores will open in Maitland, Hillsdale, Wetherill Park, Macarthur Square, Narellan and Riverwood. In Queensland, new locations include Drewvale, Caboolture and Coorparoo. The next stores to open …
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Coles has opened its doors at Epping North in Melbourne, reaching its milestone 800th Australian supermarket on June 21. The store is said to be creating 115 new jobs in the area and 25 current Coles employees will transfer to the new store, bringing the total staffing number to 140. …
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Metcash’s FY2017 results were overshadowed this week by the announcement that CEO Ian Morrice will retire in 2018 after five years in the role. “It’s a privilege to lead the Metcash business and work with such a passionate team of people who fight for the success of independent family business …
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One in three consumers in Australia would consider spending more on a premium offering in key grocery categories, recent Nielsen research has shown. Nielsen Scantrack data highlights that consumers are trading up everyday products in their shopping trolleys – meat and seafood are the top choices when considering a higher …
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Amazon and Whole Foods Market, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Whole Foods Market for $42 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at about $13.7 billion, including Whole Foods Market’s net debt. Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said: “Millions of …
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The decision comes as the supermarket continues to invest in the Australian economy through its national expansion, store refurbishments, new product lines and supplier partnerships. ALDI Australia CEO Tom Daunt said: “ALDI Australia is committed to operating with the highest levels of integrity and transparency in all aspects of our …
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The hunt is on for the best and brightest retailers as the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) calls for nominations from the industry. The 2017 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards, held at The National Gallery of Victoria on August 3, is set to include a variety of awards for talent, achievement …
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Wrigley Pacific Customer Category Manager Rory Gilbert was honoured as the winner of the Joe Berry Australian RetaiI Industry Executive Award at a ceremony held in Sydney last night (June 15). Mr Gilbert’s essay and presentation on ‘Barriers to Market Entry’ was a favourite among the panel of judges during …
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