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External factors create a sweet spot for outsourced retail marketing
The Australian and New Zealand economies have presented cost-of-living and cost-of-production challenges in the post-Covid chapter. Such challenges manifest in reducing waste and cost and ensuring optimal retu...
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Coles 360 appoints new head of partnerships
The new head has more than 20 years of FMCG expertise.
Tasmania plans new laws to protect retail staff
Anyone who causes serious bodily harm to Tasmania's frontline workers will face at least six months in prison.
‘Just another day in retail’: Study finds sexual harassment rife across industry
Report finds women aged under 25 are the most at risk, often subjected to multiple forms of sexual harassment.
Drought cripples Cava producer Freixenet: Four in five workers face furlough
The measure is expected to become effective in May, and the company did not specify how long the layoffs would last.
Labour isn’t working
'Labour isn’t working' is a catchphrase stolen from the infamous Saatchi and Saatchi-managed UK Conservative Party elect...
Is it getting harder to do business? Fast-moving workplace law changes explained
Australian businesses are facing an unprecedented barrage of regulatory and legislative workplace law changes.
Why Coles hired US defence contractor Palantir to “optimise its workforce”
In a three-year deal, Coles plans to deploy Palantir’s tools across more than 840 supermarkets to cut costs and “redefin...
ARA backs plan to split controversial labour laws bill
ARA CEO Paul Zahra said that passing the IR bill in its current form would result in uncertainty for businesses.
SDA, NRA, SCCA launch campaign urging No One Deserves a Serve
The key message of the campaign is customers should treat retail staff and other customers with courtesy and respect.
From the shop floor to the C-suite: How Alison Francis worked her way up
Over her 25-year career at Costco Wholesale, the HR executive has gone from working in warehouses to managing them.
Coles, Woolworths promise ongoing negotiations after some workers strike
Both supermarkets stressed very few workers were involved and that the strike did not impact operations.
Bubs Australia names former Bulla exec as new CEO
Reg Weine was previously a non-executive director and board member of the company and replaces interim CEO Richard Paine...
Training back on the agenda to engage talent and fast-track performance
Businesses are grappling with the dual challenge of offering enticing opportunities for career growth while also adaptin...
Why Victoria’s Wage Inspectorate is taking Woolies to court
Earlier this month, it was revealed that supermarket giant Woolworths faces criminal prosecution for allegedly failing t...
Aldi Australia names Anna McGrath as CEO
Anna McGrath has been with the company for 17 years in various leadership roles and was the former group MD for both US ...
