The fragile state of Australia’s food supply chain is once again in the spotlight, as a carbon dioxide shortage threatens to impact the supply of hundreds of consumer products, from baby food to packaged meat. Coles CEO Steven Cain revealed the tightening supply of manufactured carbon dioxide on Friday, which has been acknowledged by other […]
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Steven Cain, the former CEO of Coles, has revealed his appreciation for the supermarket giant’s home brand products. During his five-year tenure, Cain worked on a long-term strategy to boost Coles’ private label offerings, which has resulted in the launch of 227 new own brands in the March quarter and a sales jump of 11.4%
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Aldi has been experiencing significant sales growth in recent times. According to reports, during a particular quarter, Aldi recorded a year-on-year sales growth of 13.2%, which is an impressive feat for any retail business. In comparison, Coles, another major supermarket chain in Australia, only recorded a 3.9% increase in sales revenue, amounting to $20.8bn in
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Encouraging open communication at your supermarket is essential for promoting collaboration and innovation, which can lead to higher productivity levels. Additionally, open communication can strengthen relationships between employees and promote staff development, ultimately increasing employee retention rates. Conversely, negative workplace cultures can hamper cooperation and harm your supermarket’s reputation. To foster a constructive culture of
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According to UBS‘s latest food inflation report, fresh food inflation hit a peak of 9.8% in March, while the average prices for a basket of fresh and dried groceries at supermarkets remained high at 9.1% for the third quarter. The report also revealed that food inflation is running at over double the rate experienced a
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Starting from Monday, Woolworths, a leading supermarket chain, will gradually phase out the sale of its 15-cent plastic shopping bags in three states – NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania. The company’s plan to stop selling these bags from June is being implemented in alignment with its policy. Woolworths stated that this change will eliminate more than
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Coles Group and Uber Eats have announced plans to expand their partnership, adding 500 stores nationwide to the app to offer customers grocery delivery within an hour. This move comes just after the collapse of rival delivery service, MilkRun. While some customers are still seeking lower prices, wealthier shoppers are willing to pay more for
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Milkrun, an online grocery delivery start-up, has decided to shut down by the end of the week due to the worsening macroeconomic conditions. CEO Dany Milham informed the staff about the closure in a letter, following the axing of 20% of the workforce in February. The company struggled to raise capital in the past year,
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Coles’ recent $105 million deal with Saputo highlights the growing power of major supermarkets in consolidating supply chains at the expense of middleman processors. The deal involves the acquisition of processing plants that were part of Murray Goulburn’s failed attempt to enter the market for drinking milk. Saputo wanted to sell these assets as part
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Australia’s dairy industry is in need of a new champion, but instead has turned to supermarket giant Coles to fill the void. The four major dairy companies – Fonterra, Saputo, Lactalis and Bega – are either retreating, considering retreat or moving up the value chain, leaving few if any potential buyers. Coles has taken control
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Metcash, one of Australia’s leading wholesale distribution and marketing companies, has undergone a change in leadership, with Grant Ramage appointed as the new chief executive of their supermarket division. As he oversees as many as 1600 independent supermarkets across the country, Ramage has noticed a shift in consumer behaviour since the start of the year,
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At the workplace, instances of misconduct are inevitable, but reporting it can be difficult for employees. Whistleblowers are individuals who report such misconduct, and they play a crucial role in the success and functioning of a supermarket. To encourage more employees to come forward and act as whistleblowers, it is recommended to implement a whistleblower
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Creating a positive shopping experience for customers is crucial for supermarkets. Disengaged and unhelpful staff can ruin a customer’s experience, leading to negative consequences for the business. In fact, after one bad interaction, 32% of consumers will likely stop shopping at that supermarket, taking their friends and family with them. To prevent this from happening,
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