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Surge in retail turnover led by clothing and department stores

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has reported a 0.4 per cent surge in Aussie retail turnover in May 2018. Department stores and clothing led the charge, with rises of 3.9 per cent...

NRA hits back at Stop Deregulation Adelaide

The National Retail Association (NRA) has rebutted what it describes as ‘false arguments’ made by the Stop Deregulation Adelaide campaign and other bodies. NRA CEO Dominique Lamb has called on all sides of...

AFGC Code of Conduct draft report published

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed the draft report for the review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden says the draft report makes...

NRA announces National Retail Awards shortlist

More than 40 finalists have been shortlisted for the National Retail Association’s (NRA) 2018 National Retail Awards. According to the NRA, the line-up of finalists is proving to be one of the most...

Think you’ve got what it takes to win an ARA award?

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling all retailers to put themselves forward for the 2018 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards. This year’s awards, entitled ‘The Retail Realm: thinking outside the shop’, will...

The Distributors welcomes Craven Foods

The Distributors is set to expand its local service network by welcoming Craven Foods to the group. Craven Foods is The Distributors’ member for Bunbury, WA, and began in June 1987. Current owners...

New avocado strategy: fewer squeezes, more sales

A novel merchandising approach, supported by a staff-training program, has “dramatically’ boosted avocado sales. Following consultation with all major supermarkets and greengrocers, Avocados Australia identified and tested four principles for the selling of...

Tesco and Carrefour ‘strategic alliance’ gives suppliers the jitters

Retail giants Tesco and Carrefour have announced a “long-term, strategic alliance” that is causing nervousness among some suppliers. The alliance will cover the strategic relationship with global suppliers, the joint purchasing of own-brand...

Goat-milk formula good for little kids

Oli6 goat-milk formula is good for babies’ gut health, according to new research. A three-year study by RMIT analysed cow-milk formula, fresh goat milk and Oli6 goat formula. The researchers found the Oli6...

Voss victorious at International Beverage Awards

The new Flavoured Sparkling Lime Mint from Voss has just won Best New Water Drink at The International Beverage Awards in Japan. The awards, in association with FoodBev Media, took place on June...

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