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Popular Australian Milk Brand Made By Cow in Voluntary Administration

An Australian milk brand that was highly cherished by consumers has declared its voluntary insolvency, leaving its loyal customers in a state of profound distress. Known as Made By Cow, this brand was distributed in major supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths, as well as independent retailers, and had gained a devoted following for its claim […]

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Everyday Rewards Program

Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards Program Faces Backlash Over Changes

Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards Extra program has recently undergone several changes that have left shoppers extremely frustrated as the modifications have significantly reduced the program’s value. The retailer, which only launched the program last year, has announced three major adjustments. Firstly, the annual subscription fee has increased from $59 to $70. Secondly, members will no longer

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SUPA IGA

ACCC Objects to Woolworths’ Purchase of Karabar’s SUPA IGA

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed its opposition to Woolworths’ planned purchase of the SUPA IGA supermarket in Karabar, NSW, along with its co-located Liquor Boss store. The regulatory body has determined that this acquisition would likely result in a significant reduction in competition within the local grocery supply market. Gina Cass-Gottlieb,

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Supermarket Home brand products flourish amid cost-of-living crisis

The landscape of supermarket-owned brands in Australia has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once known for basic, budget products, these brands have now adopted a more premium, sophisticated look that often goes unnoticed as being owned by the supermarket. This transformation has occurred as a result of steady investment by major grocery giants,

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Brisbane Supermarket Fined $90,000 for Selling Nicotine Vapes to Minors

A supermarket located in Brisbane has been instructed to pay nearly $90,000 as a penalty for selling vapes containing nicotine to children as young as 13. Zam Zam Supermarket confessed last month to the offense of selling vapes and e-liquids containing nicotine. This occurred following an investigation conducted by Queensland Health.  A high school deputy

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Petspiration

Woolworths’ Petspiration Acquisition Delay Sparks Sale Speculation

Speculation has arisen that Woolworths may be encountering obstacles in its acquisition of Petspiration Group, as the competition regulator has suspended its timeline for a final decision on the matter.  This delay may force Woolworths to sell stores in order to gain approval. Industry insiders have suggested that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is

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panadol

Significant alterations to the availability of Panadol in supermarkets

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced a significant alteration to paracetamol-based medications to decrease the likelihood of household stockpile overdoses. The decision comes after a review of the drug’s use and impact. The new regulation will limit the number of tablets or capsules available for purchase in a pack, affecting commonly used drugs such

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Innovating in the Supermarket Industry

To stay competitive in the grocery and convenience industry, supermarkets must embrace innovation and move away from traditional business strategies. To foster a culture of innovation, businesses should encourage employee participation by rewarding and valuing ideas.  The first step towards generating new ideas is to identify challenges, such as new technologies, unmet customer needs, or

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