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Coles explores in-store robots in online grocery race
The companies opened their first Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in Victoria in 2024.

Coles explores in-store robots in online grocery race

Coles is reportedly exploring in-store robotics to pick and pack online grocery orders, as the supermarket looks to cut costs and speed up delivery times. According to the Australian Financial Review, Coles...
Metcash to buy Queensland grocery chain
Aldi launches ready-made meals range in the US
What France’s fridge hack means for Australian supermarkets
Foodstuffs South Island names new lead for supply chain

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How Jasmine Medwell drove circularity and sustainability’s commercial value

Medwell says the discussion should focus on how we, along with our suppliers and farmers, can feed the nation for the ne...
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The Greens’ $25bn grocery plan: Is tackling grocery prices worth the bet?

Running a supermarket is harder than it looks, and operating it would require some of the economy’s most complex supply ...
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Hundreds of Woolworths NZ managers plan first-ever strike action

Those taking part in the strike action will distribute “Frozen Wages” leaflets to customers.
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NZ supermarket challenger to open 20+ stores

The rollout will target communities that are “underserved” by existing supermarkets, the company said.
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Who’s afraid of what’s on our fruit?

A new residue report puts growers, regulators and supermarkets under a microscope.

Mars research reveals a new future for shopping and retail

"We’re standing on the brink of a retail revolution, one where people may never have to manually shop for household stap...

How Exotic Bazaar took Middle Eastern flavours from markets to Coles

Before people understand a culture through language, history, politics or travel, they often meet it through food.
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Grocery prices threatened as Woolworths triples fuel levy

The charges apply to both metro and regional areas, which will be borne by some of the country’s largest food and grocer...
Potato Utopia Costco

Why brands like Potato Utopia are going bigger for Costco

Each serving is considered 20 per cent bigger than the existing Woolworths format.

7-Eleven Australia launches retail media network

Digital screens are being rolled out across stores, with further expansion planned for next year.
Bunch site

Woolworths axes members-only program Bunch

The program offers shoppers free samples in exchange for product reviews.
Anna McGrath, Aldi Australia CEO

Aldi begins construction on $1 billion Sydney distribution centre

The company is building a similar facility in Tarneit, Victoria.

Fanta and Snapchat launch interactive Snap Map campaign with 7-Eleven

The campaign is scheduled to run exclusively on Snapchat through October 4.
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Who wins when AI takes over the grocery list?

Sixty-one per cent of respondents in EY’s report have used AI to help with grocery decisions.

Finder reveals 16.1 million Aussies affected by shrinkflation

“In some cases, it's even worse than that – the product gets smaller and the price goes up at the same time.”