The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $100,000 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the operators of a supermarket in Darwin for breaches affecting a migrant worker. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $39,960 penalty against Om Shiva Foods Pty Ltd, trading as Wulagi Supermarket, and a $7,992 penalty […]
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Staff at a local grocery store in regional Victoria had an unexpected visitor when a koala casually strolled into the Meeniyan IGA, just off the South Gippsland Highway. The curious koala, known for hanging around in a nearby grove of trees, decided to explore the store last week. Store owner Kaelene Shervall recounted the experience,
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Metcash, the wholesale giant behind supermarkets, liquor, and hardware, is anticipating tough trading conditions and increasing pressure on consumers as we approach the Christmas season. Despite these challenges, Metcash’s supermarket sector has shown solid growth since July. However, the growth in food and grocery sales didn’t meet some analysts’ expectations, which led to pressure on
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Inspectors from Liquor & Gaming NSW have seized 191 bottles and cans of alcohol from an unlicensed supermarket in Camperdown, located in Sydney’s Inner West. The store, Oriental Express on Parramatta Rd, is accused of selling alcohol to undercover inspectors on Wednesday, August 28, without holding a required liquor licence. The seized drinks ranged from
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The company operating the Baralaba pub, which burned down just over two weeks ago, has now gone into administration and is being forced to sell its businesses, including the town’s only supermarket and cafe. This situation has left the close-knit community, located 150 km southwest of Rockhampton, in disarray, especially after staff were met by
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Menulog, one of Australia’s leading delivery platforms, has announced a major partnership with Coles Liquor, making it the first major liquor retailer to join the app. This partnership gives consumers access to liquor from over 650 stores across the country. Customers can now order drinks from Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market, and Vintage Cellars through
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A recent photo of former Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci working behind a checkout counter in his final days with the company has ignited heated debate online. Banducci, who spent 13 years at Woolworths and served as CEO for eight of those years, stepped down in February following a controversial ABC Four Corners report. The report
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At 6 p.m. in Trader Joe’s, Midtown Manhattan, there’s a long line wrapping around the store, reaching the escalator. All 20 registers are staffed by enthusiastic cashiers who raise paddles when ready for the next customer. An employee holds a sign indicating the end of the line, while another directs the queue through busy aisles.
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Coles is gearing up to rebrand several Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor Market stores as Liquorland outlets, marking a significant shift in their liquor retail strategy. As part of a pilot program, nine South Australia, Queensland, and Victoria stores will undergo this transformation starting in November. Coles’ liquor division CEO, Michael Courtney, described this
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Grocery prices are soaring, but one Brisbane greengrocer is challenging the major supermarkets for their wasteful practices that are driving costs up unnecessarily. At Skippy’s Fresh Frootz in Victoria Point, they’re offering deals like seedless watermelon for under $1 a kilo and other produce for as little as 20 cents a kilo. Manager Elijah Etri
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Woolworths, Australia’s largest retailer, is rewarding its shareholders with a special dividend of 40 cents per share despite experiencing a significant 93% drop in annual net profit. This decline is largely due to substantial impairments related to its stake in Endeavour, a drinks group, and its underperforming New Zealand supermarkets. Once again, Woolworths’ Australian supermarkets
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Coles has reported a significant 30% increase in e-commerce sales as it continues enhancing its app and website, aiming to offer customers a more personalised shopping experience. In the 53 weeks leading up to June 30, Coles recorded $3.7 billion in online supermarket sales, a notable rise from the $2.8 billion achieved during the previous
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The 2024 SPAR Australia Trade Show took place from August 15-17 on the Gold Coast, where the much-anticipated Retail Awards were also revealed. After a highly successful trade show at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the spotlight shifted to the Gala Awards Dinner. This elegant event united retailers, suppliers, directors, and the dedicated
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