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The new TikTok challenge waging war on the major supermarkets’ pricing
Food for thought, the rising price of groceries could be honed in with transparency across the entire supply chain.
Mar 15, 2024
Petstock surprise prompts ACCC chief to call for ‘urgent’ merger law reform
“Without effective merger control, we are all likely to face higher prices, lower quality, less innovation, less choice ...
Feb 2, 2024
NZ regulator takes next step as it considers Foodstuffs merger plan
The commission has invited submissions on the plan prior to February 1 as it seeks to make a decision by March 5.
Jan 18, 2024
Australian 7-Eleven business sold for $1.71 billion
The Withers and Barlow families which own 7-Eleven in Australia have been looking to sell the business since early this ...
Nov 30, 2023
Lewis Hamilton co-creates world-first alcohol-free blue agave spirit
Sir Lewis said he had been working on the concept with Casa Lumbre for a long time.
Oct 27, 2023
Retail veteran Ian McLeod’s top lessons in leadership and transformation
Former CEO of DFI Retail Group Ian McLeod talks to Inside Retail about lessons he has learned in a career spent transfor...
Oct 2, 2023
Cobram Estate’s sales surge after bumper olive crop
The company reported a higher-yielding crop last year to 12.5 million litres, offset by a lower margin as the price of p...
Aug 25, 2023
Australia’s retail ‘recession’ runs to three consecutive quarters
New ABS data has revealed a third consecutive quarter of declining retail sales measured by volume.
Aug 4, 2023
Woolworths to rebrand its NZ store network in $370 million upgrade
“In the coming months and years, you’re going to see us bringing the best of the Woolworths brand across the Tasman," sa...
Jul 18, 2023
What is aspartame and what does WHO’s pending cancer declaration mean?
More about the pending declaration of the popular sugar substitute aspartame as carcinogenic to humans by the World Heal...
Jun 30, 2023
Failed partnerships see Bubs chart fresh pathway to crucial China market
Infant-milk maker says it faces a $25 million write-off on a stockpile of unsold products – enough to fulfil five years'...
Jun 30, 2023
PetSure appeases Asic, new policy freeze lifted
Asic says it has revoked the interim stop orders applied to pet insurance policies sold by brands including Woolworths a...
Jun 30, 2023
Woolworths, Petbarn forced to suspend pet insurance after Asic probe
“Asic was concerned that the insurers failed to appropriately define the target market for these products using objectiv...
Jun 29, 2023
RECALL: Enoki Mushrooms from Ko Foods
Ko Food Australia is recalling packages of Enoki Mushrooms sold through Asian grocery stores in NSW, Queensland and SA.
Jun 7, 2023
Coles beefs up provision for historical underpayment of management
Coles says it has provisioned a further $25 million to cover possible underpayments to the salaried management staff of ...
Jun 5, 2023
Post-Covid, restaurants, hotels and caterers are racing to upgrade
The pandemic may have stopped hotels, restaurants and caterers in their tracks, but it has also acted as an accelerator....
May 24, 2023
Woolworths sales growth beats inflation, as CEO pledges value focus
"In many areas, inflation remains frustratingly elevated and we need to continue to work hard to provide our customers w...
May 2, 2023
Kirin to buy Blackmores in $1.88 billion cash deal
Board, Blackmore family accept offer and recommend shareholders follow suit.
Apr 27, 2023
Reserve Bank’s ‘sledgehammer approach’ leaves small businesses the victims
“While it is economically prudent for inflation to be curtailed, the Reserve Bank appears to have taken a sledge-hammer ...
Mar 7, 2023
RFG sets off $47.4 million capital and debt-raising round to fund expansion
Retail Food Group is to raise $47.4 million in debt and equity capital to help fund expansion and strengthen its balance...
Mar 3, 2023