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Dean Blake

Dean Blake is deputy news editor at Inside Retail. Reporting all things Australia and New Zealand, Dean has spent the last two years helping spearhead both online and print content for Inside Retail Weekly, Inside Retail Magazine, and the Top 50 People in E-commerce report. Now, as deputy news editor for APAC, he helps coordinate Inside Retail's broader news strategy across the APAC region while continuing to focus his efforts on his local markets. With the transformation of the retail industry becoming more and more rapid, and important, Dean is keen on seeing how the industry reinvents itself for the modern world and how it can become a force for good in a sometimes difficult and volatile world – remembering that retail isn't just a game of numbers, it's a game of people.

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Coles’ growth stifled by shift in shopping behaviour

According to Coles’ chief executive Steven Cain the problems caused by the Covid-19 variant are beginning to ease as vac...

Coles to stock rapid antigen testing kits next week

While Woolies is looking into getting the on shelves by "early November".

Woolworths Group pushes through “challenging” quarter, eyes Christmas trade

According to group chief executive Brad Banducci, the business’ stores and supply chain were significantly impacted by p...

Melbourne retail to reopen this Friday

Victoria's sales have lagged behind in other states in recent months, according ot CommSec's State of the State report.

Aldi removes 2,000 tonnes of plastic from its shelves

According to the supermarket, 84 per cent of packaging across its supply chain is now recyclable, reusable or compostabl...

Coles makes vaccination mandatory across most of its business

Whether through health orders or company policy, workers in NSW, ACT, VIC, WA and NT now need to be vaccinated.

Woolworths Group sets vaccine mandate across business

Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci said the business has an obligation to keep its staff safe.

Australian dairy industry commits to sustainable packaging by 2025

“This roadmap clearly lays out the path the dairy industry needs to take in the coming years to achieve the 2025 targets...
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Tasmanian Coles supermarkets restrict sales of toilet paper, face masks

“We have well-established safety protocols based on what we have implemented in previous lockdowns to ensure our custome...

Coles’ latest power agreement locks in 2025 renewable energy goal

Recent agreements with Origin Energy, ACCIONA Energía, and ENGIE will allow Coles to cover its estimated energy costs fr...

Treasury Wines warns performance is still lagging in key markets

Chairman Paul Rayner told investors at the business’ AGM the pandemic has continued to leave an indelible mark on the co...

Report highlights how workers are disadvantaged by industry practices

The ‘Who Cares?’ report comes as workers around the globe are leaving jobs they deem unsatisfying, or who are burned out...

Metcash CEO announces retirement, successor

Adams had indicated to the Metcash board a desire to retire, which allowed the business to complete a global search for ...

Investment deal to drive Oz Hair & Beauty’s national expansion

The investment will allow the business to improve its online experience, expand its brand and category offering, and lau...

Coles’ butchers on the chopping block

Coles will end its in-store butcher service this weekend, and will assess its meat workers for redeployment or redundanc...

Ferrero names new local managing director

Massimo D’Ambrosio brings 20 years’ experience to the role, most recently as head of Ferrero’s business in Korea and Jap...

Mars joins the race to net-zero emissions

According to Mars chief executive officer Grant Reid, the scale of societal intervention needs to be faster and bolder.
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SPC cleared of wrongdoing over vaccine mandate

Fruit producer SPC has been cleared of any wrongdoing in its Covid-19 vaccination mandate process after an investigation...

Victorian supermarket employees will soon need to be vaccinated to work

Premier Dan Andrews said the state’s health workers have been working hard to be there for Victorians, and it’s time ind...

Isolating staff may cause Melbourne supermarkets to close this weekend

A number of supermarkets across Melbourne may be forced to close this weekend after thousands of staff members have been...