Woolworths has today unveiled its new state-of-the-art Heathwood Distribution Centre (DC), 20km south west of Brisbane’s CBD. The 42,000 sqm temperature controlled facility – equivalent in size to three Suncorp Stadium playing fields – will complement Woolworths Group’s current Queensland network, servicing 280 Queensland and northern NSW Woolworths stores with faster, fresher and more efficient […]
A private investor and Adelaide fund manager Parkstone have splashed out $75 million on neighbourhood malls and freestanding supermarkets on the east coast as a deep pool of buyers seeks exposure to the non-discretionary retail property sector. Leading the charge, the Hansen family, founders of ASX-listed Hansen Technologies, has cashed in on this appetite selling
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Major supermarkets Coles and Woolworths have denied suggestions they could lift home delivery fees or begin charging customers for click and collect orders despite rising fuel prices and concerns from analysts about a squeeze on online profit margins. On Sunday, the two grocery giants confirmed there were no plans to change the fee structure of
The operator of a supermarket in Brisbane’s south has been fined $20,500 after an investigation by Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman found a staff member had been underpaid. The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $17,000 penalty against Universal Asian Supermarket Southbnk Pty Ltd and $3,500 against sole director Songbo (Alex) Yang. The penalties were
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Foodworks in Yenda has begun a push to put money back into the community and increase charitable efforts, beginning with a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Yenda. The store held a barbecue outside the premises, providing free supplies for the Rotary Club to cook and sell with all money raised going back to the
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Supermarkets and retailers are calling for a wage freeze for essential workers despite soaring cost-of-living pressures that are eating into pay packets. The Master Grocers Association, which represents brands such as IGA, FoodWorks and hardware chain Mitre 10, is warning against any increase in the minimum pay as the federal government spruiks real wage growth
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Bookkeeping is an essential practice for a business to manage its legal and financial responsibilities. For supermarkets, sound bookkeeping is especially crucial considering the significant amount of transactions made per day. Accurate bookkeeping is the first step to understanding where your business stands financially, whether profitable or expenses outweigh profits. Here are four bookkeeping tips
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A huge shake up of the way we pay for everyday items is coming, thanks to a groundbreaking new Australian-first deal. Aussie shoppers could soon use buy now, pay later to purchase everyday essentials like milk and fuel. In a nationwide first, up and coming financial services platform Fupay has inked a new deal with
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Highlights: Starting with a meagre $180,000, Narinder Singh’s chain of food stores has grown into a $50 million business. Due to family circumstances, Mr Singh did not go to school beyond Year 9. Mr Singh aims to open up 50 stores by 2030. Narinder Singh was only 18 when he convinced his dad to sell
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Police are appealing for public assistance after about $80,000 worth of cigarettes were stolen from a grocery store on the state’s far south coast today. Shortly after 3am (Monday 28 March 2022), emergency services were called to a grocery store in Quondola Street, Pambula, following reports of a break and enter. Police have been told
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ALDI is bringing back its cult favourite Manchester Drinks Co’s Hot Cross Bun Gin Liqueur as part of its upcoming Specials Buys from Wednesday, 30 March. The Easter-inspired gin will be on sale for $19.99 for a 500ml bottle, in select stores around NSW, ACT, VIC, and WA. Sweet tooths in QLD and SA will
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Coles has been named Australia’s Best Sustainable Seafood Supermarket, having retained the title since 2017. The Marine Stewardship Council’s Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia recognise people and organisations which work to help protect seafood sources for future generations. The annual awards are run in partnership with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Coles uses the MSC’s independent third-party
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[metaslider id=20505] Ritchies IGA supermarket at Taren Point has taken on a completely new look following a $4.5 million upgrade. The Parraweena Road supermarket was relaunched on Wednesday after 14 months of building and fitting out works. Customers have been flocking to check out the new features and take advantage of a large number of
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