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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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CO2 Shortage Threatens Supermarket Product Supply Chain

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, Coles CEO Who Led through Crisis and Boosted Own-Brand Products

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 Dominates with 13.2% Year-on-Year Sales Growth

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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Foster Open Communication at your Supermarket

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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Coles and Uber Eats team up for fast grocery delivery

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, Australian Online Grocery Closes Amid Economic Downturn

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’ $105m milk deal shows supermarket supply chain power

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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