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Tobacco black market threatens Australia’s supermarkets

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Illegal tobacco is reshaping Australia’s retail landscape, draining revenue from legitimate businesses and feeding a lucrative underground economy. The scale of the problem is visible in many communities, where unlicensed shops openly sell untaxed or counterfeit cigarettes at heavily discounted prices. These products are often up to 80 per cent cheaper than legitimate packs, making […]

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Retail Crime Rising in Victoria Despite Security Upgrades

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Coles chief executive Leah Weckert has raised concerns about a surge in retail crime in Victoria, warning that threats to supermarket staff are increasing even as the company invests heavily in new security technology. The supermarket chain has implemented a series of measures to deter theft, including artificial intelligence-powered entry gates, smart product scanners, extended

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Supermarket Owners Push for Tougher Youth Crime Laws

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Supermarket owners across Victoria are voicing growing frustration over what they see as inadequate government action in tackling youth crime, as violent raids and thefts continue to surge. Many are demanding mandatory prison sentences for young offenders involved in armed robberies and violent incidents that are leaving staff traumatised and businesses under pressure. CCTV footage

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Knife found on teenage girl in Gympie sparks court case over troubled past

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A teenage girl from Gympie has pleaded guilty to 18 charges after being found with a knife at a local supermarket and battling a severe methamphetamine addiction. The 15-year-old appeared before Gympie Children’s Court on 19 August, where details of her troubled background and escalating behaviour were laid out. Her case reflected both the impact

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Supermarkets in Victoria Confront Rising Gangs

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Supermarkets across Victoria are taking unprecedented measures as violent gangs of armed youths increasingly target stores, leaving staff and customers in constant fear. These groups, often carrying weapons such as machetes, move rapidly from one shop to another, causing disruption, stealing alcohol, cigarettes and cash, and leaving a trail of intimidation in their wake. Alarmingly,

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Manufacturing Push Gains Support from Food and Grocery Sector

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Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing industry has reaffirmed its commitment to working with government to strengthen and futureproof the nation’s manufacturing capabilities. As the country’s largest manufacturing sector, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed recognition from the federal government, particularly the attention given by the Minister for Industry and Innovation to the

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Supermarkets Eye Multibillion Dollar Private Label Growth

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Coles and Woolworths are being urged to rethink their private label strategies, with analysts highlighting the potential for these home brand ranges to become multibillion dollar success stories. While the current approach focuses on undercutting Aldi on price, this tactic may be undermining profitability and limiting long-term growth. Private label products have been part of

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