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Groceries, liquor boost online retail sales in February
The increase in spending was driven by a surge in grocery sales as consumers stocked up on essentials.
Metro millennials take clean approach to grocery
Metro Food Co combines influencer power with FMCG know-how.
Aldi launches health-focused shopping app
Every packaged food and drink products will display a nutritional rating when the barcode is scanned.
What’s in store for supermarkets in 2020 and beyond
It’s farewell to collectables and hello to premium products in 2020.
‘Inflation is back’: UBS grocery study suggests
Both Coles and Woolworths recorded inflation during September, signalling a "positive catalyst" for the Australian groc...
Growth in food products far outpaces health and beauty, IRI
Fresher and healthier alternatives to everyday products are experiencing strong growth with more and more shoppers gravi...
Supermarkets ditch discounting to focus on loyalty and collectables
Supermarket giants shift focus from increasing market shares to boosting profit margins.
Grocery sector saved $1.1bn by axing unnecessary promotions
Nielsen Pacific MD says the money saved could be invested in further research, development and marketing to meet shopper...
UK grocery to soar by $44 billion in five years, IGD says
Online and discounters will see the largest growth in the market.
Does displaying unit price encourage shoppers to switch between grocery brands?
New research examines the influence of unit price on brand swapping.
Do election periods impact retail spending?
It has been suggested that uncertainty around elections causes shoppers to curtail their spending.
Out of home advertising proves powerful in influencing grocery shoppers
Identifying key conversion points on the path to purchase is essential for brands.
Multicultural consumers present growth opportunity in fresh produce
Ethnic households spend over $45 more on fruit and veg compared with non-ethnic counterparts.
Australians switching to cheaper, private label grocery brands to save on household costs
At a national grocery level, private label growth is over four times that of total branded products.
Coles introduces ‘Quiet Hour’ to 79 more stores
The supermarket aims to introduce the low sensory shopping experience to every eligible store by 2023.
Stop & Shop to launch self-driving grocery stores
Customers can order the vehicle direct to their doorstep and enjoy a checkout-free shopping experience.
Costa sees shares drop 40 per cent following subdued demand for veg
The fruit and vegetable grower revealed that January trading conditions are slower than planned.
Australian grocery market to reach US$111.8bn in sales by 2023
The 20 leading grocery markets worldwide are expected to grow by 28 per cent in the next five years.
AFGC reports industry drifting into a “low investment trap”
Uncertainty about ROI is seeing investment decisions deferred or dumped.
Metcash signs deal to construct new South Australian DC
Wholesaler retailers unveil new 68,000 sqm distribution centre.
