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The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here’s how

The NSW government is considering giving councils stronger powers that could see retailers fined for failing to collect...

Groceries lack resources to monetise data – dunnhumby finds

Australian retailers struggle to use data to develop strategies to drive growth.

Aldi and Woolworths among Australia’s most trusted brands

Retail, supermarkets and consumer products are Australia's most trusted industries according to the latest research from...

Poll: Are rules made to be broken?

Is it OK for retail staff to bend the rules a little if it means keeping a customer happy?

Food and beverage companies struggle to win consumer trust

Supermarkets and convenience stores are among the high performers when it comes to winning consumer trust.

The data driven future of FMCG – why there’s no good reason to have anonymous customers

Tim Mason talks data and questions the future of hypermarkets ahead of Kaufland's expansion in Australia.

Customers more satisfied with local supermarkets: Choice

Locally produced goods and ease of parking push smaller chains ahead.

The demise of mediocrity in FMCG

The rise of artisans spells the downfall of ubiquitous brands.

Shoppers warming to Woolies: UBS

Consumer perception of Woolies improves across five key metrics.

Woolworths continues to reign fresh food market

Fresh food retailers struggling to compete against supermarkets as share suffers major decline.

Coles trials meal delivery with Uber Eats

Coles edges into meal kit market with delivery of ‘ready-to-eat’ range.

Coles and Woolworths end holiday trading neck and neck

Citi predicts this was the first Christmas in five years that the big two deliver sales growth within a point of each ot...

This week in FMCG

What news dominated the headlines this week?

Kaufland adds $60m capital ahead of Australian store roll-out

The "German version of Costco" gets ready to tackle the Australian grocery market.

Coles plans supermarket in gourmet market hall

The grocery is expected to benefit from the foodie "street stall" experience planned for Market Central.

Consumers favour supermarkets over online

Australians valued employees, store presentation, product quality and innovativeness, communications and information sec...

Most Americans uninterested in buying groceries onlines

Sixty-seven per cent have never purchased food or beverage products online.

Wesfarmers plans Coles spin off

Conglomerate plans to demerge.

Retail Food Group to take a profit hit

Shares in Gloria Jean's owner have plunged.

Battle between online and brick and mortar stores

Research shows traditional businesses adjust to online shopping trend.