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Consumers more cautious than confident

An IRI study has shown that a third of Australian households believe they are worse off financially than a year ago. Forty per cent of households stated that they had to cut back...

International news: Tesco switches to sustainable sourcing for PL chocolate

All the cocoa required for Tesco’s private label chocolate products sold in the UK will be from Rainforest Alliance Certified sources by the end of 2018. The retailer will also ensure the cocoa...

International news: Sainsbury’s axes food multibuy promotions

The UK retailer has fast-tracked its program to remove multibuy promotions on food while lowering regular prices on everyday items in response to positive feedback. The retailer has been gradually removing multibuys from...

Loyalty programs a threat to privacy?

Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim has released two privacy assessment reports on the loyalty programs of Coles and Woolworths. The commissioner’s assessments focused on whether the personal information collected through Coles’ flybuys and...

David Jones starts Foodhall transformation

The department store retailer has announced a long-term partnership with renowned Australian chef Neil Perry to help refresh its food business. David Jones says Mr Perry will review, advise and assist with implementation...

ACCC accepts Metcash undertaking paving way for Home Timber bid

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose a bid from Metcash to acquire rival hardware wholesaler Home Timber & Hardware from Woolworths after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from Metcash. In response...

‘Woolworths Trolley Trends Report’

A new report from Woolworths has provided insights into the supermarket shopping habits of Australian consumers. In the report, Woolworths indicated that the supermarket is fast becoming Australia’s new village green, with an...

Leading independents awarded for excellence

Frewville Foodland IGA (SA) and Taylor Rd IGA (WA) were jointly named national Retailer of the Year at the prestigious IGA Awards of Excellence this week. The IGA Awards of Excellence recognised the...

Craft beer experts to converge in Brisbane

More than 400 industry leaders from across the craft beer supply chain are expected to attend the Australian Craft Brewers Conference (ACBC 2016) at the Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane, on July...

Bottle-shop owner fined for selling to minor

The licensee of a bottle shop at Marsfield in Sydney’s north-west has been fined a total of $2,000 for offences relating to the sale of alcohol to a 17 year old. During a...

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