Real (inflation-adjusted) retail turnover growth was 1.2 per cent for the year to March 2017, according to Deloitte Access Economics’ latest Retail Forecasts subscriber report.
Deloitte Access Economics partner and report author David...
The value of virtual shopping baskets is growing at a faster rate than physical ones, in the UK, with Mintel forecasting 12 per cent growth in 2017.
The growth in the market comes...
Seven independent IGA supermarkets in Bendigo and Geelong in Victoria are taking part in a campaign to promote better food choices as part of the ‘Eat Well @ IGA’ project – a...
An anniversary event held last Friday, attended by Maltra Foods suppliers, staff and Federal MP for Chisholm Julie Banks, reflected on the success of one of the largest powdered-food manufacturers in Australia.
The...
By ASMCA Joe Berry Award Chairman Keith Quigg.
There has been a great deal of discussion between retailers, suppliers and other providers in past months. The efforts by both major retailers in conjunction...
Grocery spend for overseas-born Australians will grow to 28 per cent of total spend in the next five years, with Asian-born shoppers to contribute 57 per cent of this growth, according to...
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail trade figures for April 2017 show minimal growth from March, with food retailing faring better than most other segments.
Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Executive Director Russell...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) this week announced its decision to increase the minimum wage and Modern Awards by 3.3 per cent, stirring mixed reactions from the retail industry.
The Australian Retailers Association...
Coles Managing Director John Durkan has announced the key areas the grocery giant will focus on over the next year: reducing prices, increasing fresh produce and reducing the range of other grocery...
Consumer watchdog Choice has compared the average cost of a basket of groceries from 110 supermarkets across Australia and found ALDI to be significantly cheaper than Woolworths, Coles or IGA.
Choice sent undercover...
