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Coles to Trial AI-Powered Smart Trolleys in 2025

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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

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

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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

Ritchies CEO Demands Action on Illicit Tobacco and Land Banking

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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

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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

Aldi Reveals Cost-Cutting Secrets Amid ACCC Pricing Probe

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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

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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

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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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Metcash Drakes

Metcash Extends Drakes Supermarkets Partnership to 2034

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Metcash Limited has solidified its partnership with Drakes Supermarkets in Queensland, extending their supply agreement by another five years, now running through June 2034. This extension underscores the strength of their ongoing collaboration in delivering essential goods to Queensland communities. Metcash currently supplies 22 Drakes-branded supermarkets across Queensland, generating significant sales of $222.5 million through

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Woolworths Urged To Halt Macquarie Harbour Salmon Sourcing

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Woolworths is under pressure from activist shareholders to stop sourcing farmed salmon from Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania, the only known habitat of the endangered Maugean skate. The Maugean skate, a rare species of ray, faces severe threats due to salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, which produces nearly 9,500 tonnes of salmon annually. A federal environment report

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Woolworths and Coles Reject ACCC’s Fake Discount Allegations

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Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles have firmly denied claims of misleading discounts, stating that most of their price increases were driven by suppliers, making the later discounts real. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accused the two retailers of deceiving customers. However, Woolworths and Coles argue that the price hikes were necessary to

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Coles and Woolworths Accused of Misleading Shoppers with Fake Discounts

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Woolworths and Coles have been accused of misleading customers into thinking they were getting discounts on everyday groceries, according to new court documents. Items like pet food, fly spray, tampons, and even infant formula were marketed with discounts as high as 39%. However, the discounts were often not real, and some products were still sold

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