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MGA backs call for urgent action on illicit tobacco

MGA Independent Retailers has backed calls from the National Party for a coordinated, nationwide approach to combat the illicit trade in regional communities across Australia. At the party’s 2017 federal conference earlier this...

Calls for a ‘Council of Small Unions of Australia’

According to a statement released by COSBOA CEO Peter Strong, the government plans to attack many of the biggest unions and employer associations, stripping them of what he labels “easy money”. He says...

Getting ready for peak season

The largest Australia/New Zealand retail-marketing services company, Crossmark, has released some tips for retailers in preparation for the summer peak season, showing how field marketing can help maximise sales during the busiest...

South Australians lead the way in supporting Aussie brands online

Sensis data has been released this week indicating that South Australian online shoppers are the most patriotic, with more choosing to support Australian brands over getting the best deal or fastest delivery...

Pessimistic consumer mood continues in Australia

The latest Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment results show a  continued ‘downbeat’ mood among Australian consumers. According to the institute’s report, pessimistic consumers outnumber the optimists for the 10th consecutive month,...

Record numbers for Fine Food Australia

The figures are back from Fine Food Australia (FFA), held in Sydney last week, and show the largest number of exhibitors on record, with initial figures indicating the event attracted the highest...

Keen’s gets spicy with new Chilli Blend

Keen’s newest addition to its flavour range that adds all the heat consumers could like to their favourite dishes is Keen’s Chilli Blend. According to Keen’s, its Chilli Blend is a fusion of...

PepsiCo awarded as top organisation to work for in Australia

PepsiCo Australia has won the prestigious award for Employer of Choice (>1000 Employees), at the annual Australian HR Awards last Friday evening. According to PepsiCo, the award recognises the best organisation to work...

Westpac results positive for SMEs

The Westpac-Melbourne Institute SME Index results show business confidence rose by 3.2 per cent in the third quarter of the year. Westpac says the Index, which examines the economic health of Australian small...

Retail industry’s most in demand skills

Expert360 has identified the top three most in demand skills within the retail industry. Expert360, an online platform that connects businesses with a global network of independent consultants, analysed more than 500 project...

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