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Making Christmas Eve a public holiday too costly, industry groups say
Proposal in Queensland highlights need for uniform approach to public holidays.
Average petrol price in FY19 reached four-year high
ACCC to monitor prices “very closely” at Coles Express, Woolworths.
Coles claims former employee stole $1.9 million
The supermarket is suing the former team member over phoney invoices.
“It takes 21 days to change our habits”: Inside 7-Eleven’s free coffee initiative
Retailer wants more customers to bring reusable cups.
New fulfilment service targets online wine retailers
WineDepot can hold a wide range of inventory to help retailers meet the growing demand for same-day delivery.
“We will be slashing prices”: Aussies kick off Prime Day
Marketplace sellers settle in for 65-hour shopping event.
“We’re a bit behind”: More Aussie retailers need to offer click and collect
Many businesses still haven’t bridged the gap between online and offline.
Vinomofo looks beyond bulk orders
Online wine retailer lowers the barrier to entry with ‘welcome kit’.
Nespresso ramps up subscription offering
Coffee company launches world-first service in Australia.
Coles rolls out bulk sizes in value push
Bulk products are up to 63 per cent off the per unit price of standard sizes.
Industry body calls for vaping to be legalised
Vaping is a public health priority and should be legalised, ARA says.
Retail sales rise at slower rate in March
Sales growth driven by price increases, rather than volume, analyst says.
Pallet movements suggest slower growth in June quarter
Retailers expecting tough first half, but relief may be on the horizon.
Shoppers warming to Woolies: UBS
Consumer perception of Woolies improves across five key metrics.
Budget 2019: Tax breaks for small businesses and plans to plug skills gap
Promises of $158 billion in tax cuts for everyday Australians and $525 million to boost skills.
Chemist Warehouse reaches agreement with union, ending strike
DC workers will be paid up to 22.5 per cent more over the next four years.
Caltex putting digital foundations in place
Convenience company transforming with an eye to the digital future.
Low cost, better tech could lead to rise in counterfeit banknotes, RBA warns
Retailers among those most impacted by counterfeit banknotes.
Walmart withdraws from Google shopping service
Google loses one of the headline retail partners of its Shopping Actions program.
Woolies’ application for Christmas Day exemption rejected
Supermarket fails to meet “exceptional circumstances” requirement.