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Supermarkets put junk food on special twice as often as healthy food, and that’s a problem

There’s an opportunity for both supermarkets and food manufacturers to take the lead to encourage healthier eating.

Aldi growing three times as fast as competitors

Woolworths beats Coles as Australians’ preferred grocery retailer but Aldi is ‘accelerating threat’.

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...

Does displaying unit price encourage shoppers to switch between grocery brands?

New research examines the influence of unit price on brand swapping.

Asian grocery market set to soar

IGD predicts by 2023 Asian grocery sales will almost be the same as Europe and North America combined.

Coles introduces ‘Quiet Hour’ to 79 more stores

The supermarket aims to introduce the low sensory shopping experience to every eligible store by 2023.

Metcash signs deal to construct new South Australian DC

Wholesaler retailers unveil new 68,000 sqm distribution centre.

How to keep your brand on supermarket shelves

Brands need to create meaningful products that appeal to today’s price conscious consumers.

Harris Farm Markets opens flagship store in Newcastle

The 1,200 square metre market is one of the largest in the HFM portfolio.

Supermarkets are not milking dairy farmers dry

This myth obscures the real problem.

Digital key part of Coles’ growth strategy

Coles Online has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 20 per cent from FY12-18.

Coles divesting from WA retail assets

Supermarket giant raising capital ahead of demerger.

Woolworths named No. 1 in Australia for diversity and inclusion

Diageo, L'Oreal and Colgate-Palmolive are also included in the Top 25 companies.

Woolworths signs up to protect contract cleaners

An inquiry uncovered significant underpayment of vulnerable workers and record-keeping breaches.

Metcash says sales have continued to improve

Supermarket wholesaler updates FY19 outlook.

Understanding Amazon’s revolutionary store format

Latest retail brainwave has the potential to take customer interaction to a whole new level.

AI knows what you buy, and what you ought to buy

WooliesX brings a new kind of futuristic experience to consumers.

ALDI named as Australia’s most trusted brand

Supermarket giant tops the list for the second year in a row.

Wesfarmers finalises Coles board appointments

Wesfarmers has proposed the appointment of three non-executive directors.