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AliExpress partners with Homart to expand wellness offerings
Under the partnership, AliExpress will support Homart in launching and promoting its flagship store on the platform.
OMG Group enters into five-year deal with matcha producer Sandai
The agreement will see Sandai supply OMG with 350 tonnes of premium ceremonial-grade matcha for each year.
Cheese prices soar 30 per cent in NZ as food inflation takes hold
A 1kg block of cheese increased 30.1 per cent to A$11.05.
Woolworths opens $60 million Adelaide fulfilment hub to meet online demand
The 9500sqm facility will double Woolworths’ online delivery capacity across Greater Adelaide.
New ingredient made from coffee cherries to improve non-alcoholic drinks
Kirin applied its proprietary wine aroma enhancement technology to create the new ingredient.
Diageo appoints Sir Dave Lewis as its new CEO
Lewis previously held the role of group CEO of Tesco, where he led the transformation of the supermarket chain.
Dan Murphy’s appoints Super Retail Group’s Benjamin Ward as MD
Super Retail Group said Ben McConnell, GM of retail operations for Supercheap Auto, has been appointed interim MD.
Price and promotions are reshaping Australians’ grocery shopping habits
Forty-eight per cent of respondents said price heavily influenced their purchases.
As retail workers brace for the peak season, this solution could dial down abuse
Research showed frustration and crowding during the Christmas shopping period drove up customer abuse towards retail wor...
Retailers, malls launch ‘Be Kind in Retail’ campaign to foster empathy
The initiative targets shoppers, employees, security guards, cleaners, and centre staff, with the slogan 'Kindness Never...
Coles and OpenAI partner to integrate ChatGPT across teams
Coles has used AI for over a decade in areas including rostering, order replenishment and more.
Woolworths posts slight sales increase driven by food and e-commerce growth
In Australia, WooliesX sales were up 12.9 per cent to $2.2 billion, driven by same-day and on-demand offerings.
Spring Gully Foods enters administration for the second time
Administrator James McPherson said he did not expect that all creditors would be paid in full.
Functional coconut water brand CocoGen launches in Australia
The drink, created from organic Vietnamese coconut water has been positioned as a natural sports drink alternative.
Viva Energy reports convenience sales decline in third quarter
Convenience sales dropped 12.5 per cent to $392 million from $448 million a year earlier.
XXXX and Tide Apparel launch limited-edition summer capsule
The capsule includes shirts, shorts, tank tops, and hats in XXXX’s signature gold and red colours.
Steggles expands range with two new tender flavours
The products are free of artificial flavours and colours, and do not contain any added preservatives or hormones.
Big W goes after the beauty market, adding 420 SKUs from 22 new brands
Big W says the move reflects how Australian consumers’ are discovering and engaging with beauty products online.
Majans Air Fries expands footprint with Coles launch
The range is made from 100 per cent Australian-grown split peas and carries a four-star health rating.
Lindt launches Dubai-style chocolate in New Zealand
The Dubai chocolate trend originated in 2021, created by Sarah Hamouda of FIX Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai.
