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Woolworths Ramps Up to Deliver a Festive Season Recovery

Woolworths is ramping up its supply chain operations and bolstering its workforce to ensure shelves are stocked with essential Christmas and holiday groceries. However, the retailer has acknowledged that full recovery from the recent industrial action may not be achieved until the new year. Australia’s largest supermarket chain has informed its food and grocery suppliers […]

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Coles Defends Land Ownership Amid Accusations of Land Banking

Coles executives have denied claims that their ownership of a vacant plot of land just 200 metres from one of their Perth supermarkets constitutes anti-competitive land banking. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been investigating the issue, with Coles providing a second day of evidence as part of the inquiry. The Land in

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Coles Denies Claims of Supplier Reprisals Amid Grocery Sector Inquiry

Coles, one of Australia’s leading supermarkets, has firmly denied allegations of penalising suppliers who decline to participate in its promotional activities. These claims surfaced during an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into potential anti-competitive behaviour within the grocery industry.   The federal government initiated the inquiry in January to scrutinise supermarket pricing strategies and

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Coles to Trial AI-Powered Smart Trolleys in 2025

In a groundbreaking move for Australian supermarkets, Coles is set to trial an innovative AI-powered smart trolley next year. Developed in collaboration with grocery technology specialist Instacart, this new solution is designed to streamline the shopping experience, allowing customers to monitor their spending in real time, pack groceries as they shop, and avoid traditional checkouts

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Metcash Unveils $300M State-of-the-Art Distribution Hub in Victoria

Metcash, the supplier to IGA, has launched a state-of-the-art $300 million distribution centre (DC) in Truganina, setting a new benchmark for logistics in Australia. This vast 115,000-square-metre facility is a game-changer for independent retailers, significantly expanding the range of food and liquor products available to customers. According to Metcash, the centre is the largest single-level

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Ritchies CEO Demands Action on Illicit Tobacco and Land Banking

Fred Harrison, CEO of Ritchies, the country’s largest network of independent supermarkets, is grappling with two significant challenges that are severely impacting his business: the surge in illegal tobacco sales and the growing dominance of major players like Woolworths and Coles. The first issue, which Mr Harrison describes as a “major headache,” is the increasing

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Shareholders Criticise Coles on Environmental Failures

At Coles’ recent annual general meeting, shareholders expressed deep dissatisfaction with the supermarket’s handling of key environmental issues, particularly the contentious practice of salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. Concern centred on the plight of the endangered Maugean skate fish, which has been severely affected by farming practices in the harbour, home to a dwindling

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Aldi Reveals Cost-Cutting Secrets Amid ACCC Pricing Probe

Under increased scrutiny from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), German discount retailer Aldi has provided some insight into its notably low pricing strategy, distinguishing itself from rivals Coles and Woolworths. Aldi has long maintained its position as a significantly cheaper option, with recent explanations highlighting why this is the case. Aldi attributes its

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Suppliers Claim Supermarkets Dominate the Power Balance

Australia’s peak organisation for food and grocery producers asserts that supermarkets exert significant power in price negotiations, often demanding sensitive business details, including invoices, as proof of rising costs. In its recent submission to the competition regulator’s interim report on supermarket pricing, published in September, the Australian Food and Grocery Council highlighted that supermarkets hold

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Murwillumbah IGA’s Local-First Approach Boosts Freshness and Community

Between the Gold Coast and Byron Bay lies the vibrant Tweed Valley, where local produce and fresh seafood take centre stage, supplied directly from nearby farms and waters. At the heart of this local food movement is Brett Bugg, owner of Murwillumbah IGA. Driven by his passion for high-quality, sustainably grown food, Bugg has committed

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