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Four in five believe supermarkets are price gouging, survey finds
“It’s an extraordinary level of distrust for an essential service that every household relies on multiple times a week.”
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Commentary: Coles could face hundreds of millions in fines after verdict
The maximum penalty in this case could be $50 million per breach of consumer law, or more.
Tate & Lyle considers takeover after Ingredion approach
“There can be no certainty that any offer will be made, nor as to the final terms on which...
Budget unpacked: What Chalmers’ changes mean for retailers
From Temu to tax write-offs, the measures retailers are watching closest.
Foodstuffs South Island CEO Mary Devine to step down
The board will search for her replacement during the coming months.
Tim Poole begins his Endeavour Group chairmanship
The move comes after Ari Mervis stepped down in August, citing a disagreement with Endeavo...
When ‘Down Down doesn’t add up: How the ACCC caught Coles
“They’ve lost it in the court of public opinion”: ACCC wins.
Technology
Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation
The system will be open for consultation by farmers, governments and the coffee industry, ...
How T2 is balancing retail growth with financial discipline
T2’s Krista Diez-Simson explains how data-led investment, omnichannel strategy and discipl...
Why retailers can’t escape responsibility for AI chatbots
Retailers are rapidly adopting generative AI chatbots, but consumer law means businesses r...
Supply Chain
Suntory NZ opens Wiri warehouse
The new Wiri warehouse provides a solid infrastructure to support Suntory's evolving opera...
Metcash approaches $270m profits, avoids Middle East impact
The distributor said there has been “no material impact” on earnings from the increased fr...
Mars to expand Wodonga pet food plant with $113 million investment
The upgrade is part of a broader $200 million investment in enhancing Mars' Australian man...
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Four in five believe supermarkets are price gouging, survey finds
“It’s an extraordinary level of distrust for an essential service that every household rel...
New Foodstuffs loyalty program excludes Pak’nSave purchases
The company said this was because Pak’n Save “continues to focus on delivering low prices”...
Commentary: Coles could face hundreds of millions in fines after verdict
The maximum penalty in this case could be $50 million per breach of consumer law, or more.
