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Liquor retailing success influenced by state regulations

The big two have a stranglehold on the alcohol market. By David Burton. When it comes to purchasing alcohol, the major banners run by Woolworths and Wesfarmers are the most popular. However, IGA retailers that sell liquor...

Salt Meats Cheese expands with growing demand

The gourmet food emporium opened in a warehouse in Alexandria, Sydney, in 2011 and now has three sites in Sydney and Queensland, with more on the way. By Hailey Settineri. Inner city provedore Salt Meats...

Another successful expo and retailer awards for TIR

There were winners and more winners at Tasmanian Independent Retailers’ annual expo and conference. David Burton reports from Hobart. Tasmanian Independent Retailers (TIR) held its annual expo and conference in mid-June. There were a number of...

Cadbury Coco to redefine premium chocolate

The launch of Cadbury Coco marks an evolution for the Cadbury masterbrand as it expands into the premium space, building on from the success of its traditional milk chocolate products. Cadbury Coco offers...

Businesses urged to get behind Family Business Day

Family Business Australia and the Australian Made Campaign are calling on businesses to promote their heritage and contribution to ‘community’ in the lead-up to Family Business Day. Family Business Day is held annually...

New campaign and competition from Market Fresh SA

Market Fresh SA, an initiative of the South Australian fruit and vegetable industry, has launched its ‘Pick A Local, Pick SA’ campaign which aims to promote fresh produce, family-owned retailers and the...

Best of the industry on show at POPAI awards next week

The best in retail and shopper marketing will be on show at POPAI’s 2015 Awards Exhibition on September 8. POPAI General Manager Lee McClymont said the event is a unique opportunity to see...

Cheese manufacturers perform well despite tough conditions

Australia’s two biggest cheese manufacturers, Murray Goulburn Co-operative and Bega Cheese, have been pursuing different growth strategies, with both companies performing well despite tough market conditions. According to IBISWorld, Murray Goulburn Co-operative and...

Federal Cabinet urged to press ahead with reform of competition laws

Master Grocers Australia (MGA) is urging federal cabinet to resist the campaign of the Business Council of Australia and press ahead with the reform of Australia’s competition laws by introducing an effects...

Fresh supply chain depends on getting the Horticulture Code review right

The federal Government’s review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct must fix the faults in the code or risk destabilising Australia’s fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain, according to Fresh Markets Australia...

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