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Senator Tammy Tyrrell Pushes for Aldi in Tasmania to Cut Grocery Prices

Independent Senator Tammy Tyrrell, representing Launceston, is determined to challenge supermarket dynamics in Tasmania by calling on German retail giant Aldi to establish a presence on the island. Despite critics dismissing her efforts as mere electioneering or a futile endeavour, Senator Tyrrell has launched a petition, arguing that urgent action is needed to address the […]

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Staff Member Stabbing at QLD Supermarket

News / Kath Chan

The family of a supermarket worker who was allegedly stabbed by a teenager on Monday has described her survival as nothing short of a “miracle”. Relatives of Claudia Campermayor Watt expressed their gratitude, telling 7News that despite enduring a life-threatening injury, she is now recovering well. “It’s truly a miracle she made it through such

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Woolworths Reverses Australia Day Decision

News / Kath Chan

Woolworths is set to mark Australia Day by featuring Australian-made flags and an array of products ideal for the national holiday, reversing its previous stance which had sparked significant controversy. Last year, the supermarket chain faced backlash, including a call from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for a boycott, after deciding not to stock Australia Day-themed

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Supermarket Staff Demand Security After Violent Theft

News / Kath Chan

Employees at a supermarket in Deer Park, Melbourne, are demanding enhanced security measures following a violent incident captured on camera, where staff attempted to thwart a group of assailants. The confrontation occurred around 7:20 pm on New Year’s Eve at a local IGA store. According to police reports, the trouble began when a staff member,

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Supermarket Ransacked in Early Morning Break-In

News / Kath Chan

A supermarket in Braybrook, located on South Rd in Melbourne’s inner west, experienced a significant break-in early on Wednesday morning. The scene inside the FoodWorks store was one of chaos, with aisles disrupted and items scattered across the floor. Additionally, evidence of the intrusion was visible outside the store, where a shattered bottle lay. Authorities

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Woolworths Ramps Up to Deliver a Festive Season Recovery

News / Kath Chan

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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Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct

News / Kath Chan

From April 1, next year, the Australian federal government will make the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct compulsory, aiming to reshape the dynamics between major grocery retailers, wholesalers, and their suppliers. This decision follows an independent review led by Craig Emerson, which highlighted significant power imbalances within the sector. The revised code is designed

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Coles Defends Land Ownership Amid Accusations of Land Banking

News / Kath Chan

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

News / Kath Chan

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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How Amazon is Changing Grocery Shopping in Australia

News / Kath Chan

Krechelle Carter, a busy mother of six living in Adelaide’s southern suburbs, knows the value of every dollar. To stretch her family’s budget further, she turned to Amazon, the online retail giant best known for books and electronics, for essentials like toilet paper and dishwashing liquid. What she found was surprising: competitive pricing on everyday

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Coles to Trial AI-Powered Smart Trolleys in 2025

News / Kath Chan

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

News / Kath Chan

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

News / Kath Chan

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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Senator Tammy Tyrrell Pushes for Aldi in Tasmania to Cut Grocery Prices

Staff Member Stabbing at QLD Supermarket

Woolworths Reverses Australia Day Decision

Supermarket Staff Demand Security After Violent Theft

Supermarket Ransacked in Early Morning Break-In

Woolworths Ramps Up to Deliver a Festive Season Recovery

Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct

Coles Defends Land Ownership Amid Accusations of Land Banking

Coles Denies Claims of Supplier Reprisals Amid Grocery Sector Inquiry

How Amazon is Changing Grocery Shopping in Australia

Coles to Trial AI-Powered Smart Trolleys in 2025

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

Ritchies CEO Demands Action on Illicit Tobacco and Land Banking

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