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Lockdown: What Australian retailers can learn from other financial crises
the health pandemic has upended Australia’s retail landscape, but I would argue that many of these changes have been on ...
Aussie consumers prioritising ethical and sustainable products
New research reveals a shift among Australian shoppers towards “conscious consumerism”, with 87 of them saying that they...
Inquiry into food pricing in remote Indigenous communities resumes
The inquiry into food pricing and food security in Australia's remote Indigenous communities will hold further public he...
Supply chain cyber attacks: observations from the frontline
Lion, Toll Group and government businesses have all experienced cyber attacks in recent weeks. How can businesses protec...
Demystifying the lure of organics – why demand will survive and thrive beyond 2020
OPINION: The Australian organic industry has weathered many storms and will continue to perform well in the future due t...
BP to cut 10,000 jobs globally
BP cut its 2020 spending plans after the coronavirus pandemic brought an unprecedented drop in demand for oil.
Making a splash in vodka drinks
Splash Vodka is the latest natural and locally made alcoholic beverage to hit the market, with a familiar face behind th...
Retail innovations during COVID-19 that will change the industry as we know it
FMCG retailers have had to transform traditional operations rapidly, dealing with changed stock demands, in-store hygien...
UPDATED | Free and discounted resources for businesses during COVID-19
A collection of free and discounted tools and services for FMCG businesses, retailers and employees.
Increased pressures putting FMCG workers at greater risk of musculoskeletal injury
While most of the world slows down, some workers have never been busier. And a hidden problem is developing.
The frontline heroes of FMCG
With workers across the industry going above and beyond to provide essential items to the community, let's honour the #F...
Shop! ANZ calls for participants for retail survey
Participants will get a free copy of the Shop! ANZ research report.
Supermarkets band together to call for better treatment of staff
In light of aggressive shopper behaviour, the statement asked Australians to treat their dedicated employees with courte...
Words to live by: Advice for females on leadership, confidence and work-life balance
Wise words from powerful female leaders in FMCG and retail ahead of International Women's Day.
Is rebranding a good idea?
OPINION: 'Most rebrands are designed to satisfy an internal ego or demand from a CEO, CMO, or creative director'.
Q&A with Coles’ Steven Cain
Supermarket CEO talks about the year that was, and what’s ahead.
Asahi proposes divestment of cider and beer brands to allay ACCC concerns over CUB deal
Asahi offers to ditch Strongbow, Stella, Becks and more to get CUB deal passed.
What really happened after penalty rates were cut
Cuts to penalty rate were made with the promise of longer hours and more jobs. Here’s what really happened.
A healthy outlook for 2020
Increasing interest in plant-based meat products and other health options signals strong growth for the health and welln...
Five key tech trends set to shake up FMCG this year
Consumers want even more convenience, more efficiency and less friction with their shopping, especially for FMCG product...
