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Being Frank: CEO of Spano Group on the family business

The Spano Group was formed in 1990 by Tony and Natalie Spano. It has since grown from a single convenience store to a multifaceted organisation comprising four SUPA IGAs, three IGAs and...

Coles to spin off from Wesfarmers under new leadership

Wesfarmers today announced its intention to demerge its Coles division, which is set to be led by current Metcash CEO of Supermarkets and Convenience, Steven Cain, later this year. The proposed demerger would...

From the Beerenberg family farm to your family kitchen

Beerenberg has released a new range of condiments to complement any meal, dessert, or cheese platter. Each of the below (except Asian Dressing & Dipping Sauce) is gluten free and all are handmade...

Payments Register update

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has released an updated National Payment Transparency Register, which promotes businesses that pay their small business suppliers in fewer than 30 days. “Late payments...

ARA recommends minimum-wage increase to preserve industry employment

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has proposed a 1.9 per cent minimum-wage increase aimed at bringing back balance to a challenging trade environment. ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman says Aussie retailers still face...

Tax incentives welcomed by AFGC

Opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced the Australian Investment Guarantee, which will provide targeted tax incentives for Australian industries and Australian jobs. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed the announcement,...

Melbourne Square to become major retail destination

Melbourne’s largest mixed-use urban precinct, Melbourne Square, will soon provide locals with access to shopping, dining and cafe facilities, including Southbank’s first full-line supermarket. Melbourne Square’s property developer, OSK Property, announced the deal...

Metcash launches new IGA ‘That’s the Spirit’ campaign

Launched last week, the integrated campaign comprises TV ads featuring Australian actor and comedian Shane Jacobson. The ads showcase how IGA keeps the spirit of community alive by offering customers a tailored range...

Retailers band together to combat scammers

Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley retailers will band together next week in the Australia-first National Retail Association (NRA) SafeCity Network trial to share their experiences of retail crime, on the back of...

Larger companies driving business confidence

Business confidence, as measured by Roy Morgan, has begun 2018 at its best two-month level since 2014 – driven largely by businesses with an annual turnover of $5 million or more. The Roy...

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