Dan Armes, Author at IndiHub

Coles store in Brisbane CBD puts everyday buy under lock and key due to growing problem

A Coles spokesperson has confirmed the move, saying ‘it takes the whole community to support this issue’. Coles supermarket has introduced locked cabinets to hold a popular everyday item to help address a growing problem in many communities. The retail giant has put aerosol deodorants under lock and key at some stores, including Brisbane’s CBD, meaning […]

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Scott Chandler, Peter Whipp charged with robbing Buxton supermarket at gunpoint

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Two men will remain behind bars on remand for at least another two weeks after being charged with robbing a supermarket at gunpoint and stabbing an employee. Two men will remain behind bars on remand for at least another two weeks after being charged with robbing a south western Sydney supermarket at gunpoint and stabbing

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Cheese sold at selected IGA and Coles stores recalled

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Do not eat: ‘Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice’. A cheese sold at selected Coles and IGA stores has been recalled amid fears that it has been contaminated with E.coli. Mortlake Organic Dairy is conducting the recall of L’Artisan Organic Marcel cheese across three states. The product has been available for sale at

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Flooding crisis forces Woolworths to ship supplies into WA

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Ongoing supply shortages in Western Australia has led to Woolworths using ships to get deliveries into the state. It’s the first time in decades the major retailer has used the method to deliver goods. The supply chain has been disrupted for weeks after mass flooding in South Australia’s Nullarbor damaged a 300-kilometre stretch of rail

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Woolworths and Coles shoppers irate over ‘absolutely outrageous’ price rises

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‘Up 68 per cent’: Supermarket customers have been hit with steep rises on three favourite buys – here’s why. Woolworths and Coles customers have taken to social media to vent their anger over “absolutely outrageous” price rises on some Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Kirks products. Over the past week, supermarket shoppers have been met with steep increases on the

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Independent retail boom under Marshall Government’s sensible shop trading policies

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In a testament to the huge success of the Marshall Liberal Government’s sensible approach to shop trading reform, independent supermarkets are thriving and expanding with new, state-of-the-art suburban and city stores and a multi-million-dollar distribution centre three times the size of the MCG. Contrary to the alarmist claims of Labor and the Independent Retailers’ Association

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Woolworths makes second bet on plant-based meat

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Supermarket giant Woolworths has made its second bet on a local plant-based meat start-up, this time investing in All G Foods. The alternative proteins business, which was founded by serial entrepreneur Jan Pacas of pet care services marketplace Mad Paw and human resources software company Flare, is behind the Love Buds range of products on

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Northside IGA pitches for top end

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Freshly-baked croissants, a cheese bar, gourmet pet food and more. See what’s in store when Portside Wharf IGA goes up-market. A northside Brisbane IGA is the latest of the supermarket chain’s outlets to target well-heeled customers, offering fresh-baked treats, gourmet takeaway, a cafe and more pet food for owners of designer doggies. The Portside Wharf

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Suppliers to Metcash are facing higher charges

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A fresh round of inflationary pressure is set to be unleashed across the supermarket aisle after leading grocery wholesaler Metcash, whose chains include IGA and Foodland, informed hundreds of grocery suppliers the cost of promotional activity like catalogues and sales events would be hiked by 3 per cent from May. Metcash has admitted in its

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Supermarket owner SCA sees convenience shopping to stay

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Shopping centre landlord SCA Property Group has turned in a $432.4m first-half net profit, up about 320 per cent from $102.9m the previous corresponding half, on the back of strong revaluations as its network of Woolworths and Coles centres came through the pandemic. Supermarkets have traded through Omicron despite supply-chain issues and schemes to assist

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‘Cop out’ Sunday trading decision leaves businesses in limbo after Queensland inquiry

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Key points: Big businesses in regional Queensland could be eligible for Sunday trading come August 2023 The decision is one of nine recommendations following a parliamentary inquiry Both sides of the Sunday trading debate say they are disappointed with the inquiry’s outcomes Small retailers in regional Queensland have been given until August 2023 to prepare

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10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Applying For A Business Loan

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As a supermarket operator, applying for business loans can undoubtedly be a confusing process. To obtain some answers to some critical questions, we reached out to our own finance broker partner, Abhishek Maharaj from Winquote, for help. If you’re thinking of seeking financial solutions, here are ten questions to ask yourself before beginning the process.

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Are Employee Contracts Really Necessary?

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Why Employee Contracts are Integral to the Success of Your Supermarket If you’ve managed to put together a great team at your supermarket, you may begin to feel like your employees are almost family. Whether they’ve been with you from the beginning, or helped you grow your business, when it counts the most, the best

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Coles store in Brisbane CBD puts everyday buy under lock and key due to growing problem

Scott Chandler, Peter Whipp charged with robbing Buxton supermarket at gunpoint

Cheese sold at selected IGA and Coles stores recalled

Flooding crisis forces Woolworths to ship supplies into WA

Woolworths and Coles shoppers irate over ‘absolutely outrageous’ price rises

Independent retail boom under Marshall Government’s sensible shop trading policies

Woolworths makes second bet on plant-based meat

Northside IGA pitches for top end

Suppliers to Metcash are facing higher charges

Supermarket owner SCA sees convenience shopping to stay

‘Cop out’ Sunday trading decision leaves businesses in limbo after Queensland inquiry

10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Applying For A Business Loan

Are Employee Contracts Really Necessary?

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