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Irene Dong

Irene Dong is a journalist with a major in International Relations. She has several years of experience writing news, featured articles, and magazine features for Inside Retail. Her favourite retail sectors are Business, Food and Beverage, and Beauty.

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Oatly targets wellness market with new fibre drink range

Global president and COO Daniel Ordonez describes it as a natural extension of the company's existing portfolio.

Suntory and Ampol team up to back Surf Life Saving Australia

Suntory Oceania will contribute 10 cents from every participating product.

Kimberly-Clark completes acquisition of Kenvue

Kimberly-Clark said the acquisition is expected to generate approximately US$2.1 billion in annual run-rate synergies.

Remedy revamps wellness shot range

The revamped range includes three varieties with updated packaging.

Mondelez takes majority stake in Undercover Snacks 

Undercover has grown to reach more than 25,000 retail locations across the US.

NZ pet food brand Animals Like Us grows Australian pawprint

The Coles range expands the brand's existing Australian distribution through Woolworths and Pet Circle.

US beauty brand Touchland lands in Sephora Australia

The brand also plans to launch in New Zealand.

SPC Global proposes corporate name change

SPC Global comprises four businesses: SPC, The Original Beverage Co, Nature One and Natural Ingredients.

Bubs relaunches in Vietnam with local partner

The relaunch will focus on the company’s premium, clean-label, Australian-made nutrition products.

Coles to make menopause-friendly shopping easier

The roll out will include an online menopause support hub with educational resources.

Coles explores in-store robots in online grocery race

Coles is in early discussions with Ocado about a potential technology trial.

Oatley family buys Rosemount back as TWE sells three wine brands

Distribution through Oatley Fine Wine Merchants is expected to begin on October 23.
Kylie Lethbridge

Australian Distillers Association CEO steps down

Lethbridge described her time in the role as one of “the most challenging and rewarding periods” of her career.

Cubbyhouse Canteen lands in Woolworths

The range features two 60g variants: Original and Funfetti.
Chris Thomson

Lark’s master blender Chris Thomson departs after 20 years

Thomson has spent almost two decades with Lark.

7-Eleven Australia launches retail media network

Digital screens are being rolled out across stores, with further expansion planned for next year.
Dana McNabb and Jeff Harmening

General Mills appoints Dana McNabb as CEO

McNabb has spent 27 years at General Mills in senior roles.

Chobani taps into high-protein milk category

The drinks come in 20g and 30g protein variants.

Who Gives A Crap rolls out Halloween-themed toilet paper

The range features seven Halloween-inspired designs.
Local Kitchen Co product

SA ready-meal business expands access for SaH, NDIS shoppers

Customers can shop at the company’s stores in Malvern, Parkside, Glenelg, Port Elliot and Modbury.