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Top 10 global consumer trends for 2018 revealed

People’s growing curiosity about their genetic make-up and a rising interest in personalised health and beauty are fuelling a global market expected to soar by 2022, according to Euromonitor International. The market-research company’s...

Woolworths Supermarkets buying boss to head liquor division

Steve Donohue, current Director of Buying and Merchandising for Woolworths Supermarkets, will be the new Managing Director of Endeavour Drinks, effective from April this year. Mr Donohue will replace current Endeavour Drinks Managing...

IGA celebrates barbecue season with film partnership

IGA is the major partner of the upcoming new Australian film, The BBQ, and is promoting its stores as the ‘go-to’ destination when planning a barbecue. The BBQ stars IGA ambassador Shane Jacobson who...

Pump offers new electrolyte water to Australian market

A variety of Pump water containing electrolytes from coconut water and natural lime water hit shelves this week. Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA), owner of sports-water brand Pump, says Pump+ natural electrolytes water is crafted...

ACCC releases interim report from dairy inquiry

To alleviate bargaining-power imbalances between processors and farmers, the ACCC has recommended a mandatory code of conduct following its 12-month inquiry into the Australian dairy industry. After comprehensive analysis of the sector over...

Payment in the palm of your hand

Australia’s first-ever autonomous smart store, quiXmart, has launched in Australia, after the innovative technology was showcased for the first time at Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) in Sydney this week. The quiXmart retail...

Print media remains a key influence for consumers

New figures from Roy Morgan have shown that catalogues are the most useful media for driving consumers in groceries and alcoholic beverages. According to the latest Roy Morgan September 2017 magazine readership results,...

Retail sector reacts to Amazon launch

Despite being one of the biggest retail launches in the country, Amazon still isn’t offering its complete suite of products and services.  Earlier this week, Amazon Australia officially launched its retail offering of...

International news: UK retailer sells products past ‘best before’ to reduce waste

The East of England Co-op has become the first major retailer in the UK to start selling products beyond their ‘best before’ date with the aim of significantly reducing food waste in...

ABS figures show retail in solid position for Christmas

Australian retail turnover rose 0.5 per cent in October 2017, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures. This follows a 0.1 per cent rise in September...

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