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After krill oil move, Coles urged to match Woolworths on plastics
“Coles lags behind its peers on plastic disclosure and reductions of plastic packaging for its own brand products.”
Business
Australians lured by discounts more than ever, but less loyal
The joint report argued that loyalty can still be earned.
Bubs Australia wins permanent FDA nod for infant formula sales
The company said it secured FDA approval for Bubs Goat, Bubs 365 Day Grass Fed and Bubs Es...
Funday Natural Sweets and Cotton On Kids partner on apparel
The collection features graphic T-shirts, graphic crew sweaters, and bag charms that carry...
How Australians rethink grocery shopping amid food inflation
“Food inflation doesn’t just change prices; it changes habits.”
Barilla Group acquires US macaroni brand Goodles
The acquisition provides the brand with global supply chain infrastructure to expand its i...
US convenience stores warn new food rule puts food stamp use at risk
The USDA rule requires retailers to offer at least seven varieties in each of four staple ...
Technology
The Palantir problem Coles could not explain away
What began as an AI efficiency play became a lesson in how retailers explain data.
Coles claims Palantir wasn’t used for surveillance, ends partnership
Coles previously claimed that the software is used for operations such as bakery productio...
Coles and Woolworths enter retail’s facial recognition minefield
From “pay with a smile” terminals to in-store cameras, Australian retail is quietly buildi...
Supply Chain
Woolworths’ Tasmanian beef decision exposes pressure on local producers
A Tasmanian called the loss a “kick in the guts” for the island state’s farmers.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners secures linehaul transport deal with Visy
Under Visy's national fleet network, CCEP will benefit from reliable capacity, operational...
Casella expands portfolio with two new partnerships
The agreements will see CFB push beyond its wine base and diversify its categories to meet...
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After krill oil move, Coles urged to match Woolworths on plastics
“Coles lags behind its peers on plastic disclosure and reductions of plastic packaging for...
Holy Moly enters Australia through Woolworths
Australia is Holy Moly’s first market outside Europe, marking the next stage of its expans...
The Palantir problem Coles could not explain away
What began as an AI efficiency play became a lesson in how retailers explain data.
