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Modest Metcash growth comes amid ‘mixed trading conditions’

CEO Doug Jones said that Metcash’s “unique platform” reaches around 95 per cent of the Australian population.
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Metcash approaches $270m profits, avoids Middle East impact

The distributor said there has been “no material impact” on earnings from the increased freight or product costs.
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Metcash acquires three IGA stores in Victoria

Metcash said that it may, over time, invest in improvements, equipment, systems, or refurbishments across the stores.
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Metcash names Bruce Sabatta as CEO of foodservice and convenience

Sabatta was described as a "high-calibre executive with a strong track record of success".
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Recall: Metcash Community Co Diced Beetroot 420g

The recall is due to the possible presence of rust inside of the can.

Bonne Maman lands in Metcash warehouses

The move will make the brand accessible to independent grocery retailers nationwide.
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Metcash reports mixed interim results amid tough conditions

Profit was lower in the first half, with earnings growth in the food segment more than offset by declines at hardware an...
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Metcash to boost NT capacity with $12m Alice Springs DC upgrade

The upgraded facility will support the wholesaler’s regional supply network.
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Metcash celebrates family-founded retailers in national campaign

The initiative brings together, for the first time, 11 of Metcash’s brands through a one-day pop-up.
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Metcash group sales rise despite tobacco sales decline

Supermarket tobacco sales fell 32.1 per cent, as the group tries to transition away from the category.
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Metcash reports increased sales across all pillars following major acquisitions

The company’s underlying group EBITDA rose from $688 million to $737.8 million year-on-year.
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Metcash sees growth underpinned by food pillar expansion

Total food sales increased 20.8 per cent to $8.8 billion, with its food EBITDA seeing a significant increase of 24.5 per...
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Former Metcash chief Andrew Reitzer to join SPC board

Reitzer's career at Metcash spanned from 1998 to 2013.
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Metcash’s revenue rises in fiscal first half

Growths in the food, liquor, and hardware segments were bolstered by acquisitions.
ACCC to live stream supermarket enquiry

ACCC to live stream supermarkets enquiry

The public hearings will examine how retail prices relate to wholesale and farmgate prices.

Metcash’s first half sales rise amid cost cutting initiatives

Food sales, excluding tobacco, climbed 18.5 per cent.
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Metcash kicks off new fiscal year with soaring food sales

Local relevance credited to strong liquor sector performance.

Metcash books lower earnings as cost of doing business rises

The company's revenue rose 0.7 per cent to $15.9 billion in the year ended April 30.

Metcash secures ACCC clearance for Superior Food Services acquisition

The ACCC said market feedback indicated the companies do not closely compete for customers.