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CEQ Invests in Price Reductions to Support Remote Communities

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ), a not-for-profit organisation serving remote First Nations communities, is investing an additional $500,000 in price reductions to ease cost-of-living pressures. Effective immediately until 1 July, this initiative ensures more affordable grocery essentials for those in isolated areas. All CEQ-operated stores across the Torres Strait, Cape York Peninsula, Doomadgee, and Palm Island

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Supermarket Industry Faces Intense Competition Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Coles CEO Leah Weckert has highlighted the intense competition in Australia’s $120bn supermarket industry as it awaits a major regulatory review. Speaking at The Australian’s Global Food Forum, Ms Weckert suggested the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report—expected soon—could introduce stricter regulations. These may focus on greater transparency in supplier contracts, particularly pricing and

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The Power of Visual Merchandising in Retail

For independent retailers, the way you present your products can have a huge impact on customer engagement and sales. Effective visual merchandising doesn’t just make your store look good—it encourages browsing, enhances the shopping experience, and ultimately boosts revenue. Here’s how to get it right. 1. Create Eye-Catching Displays Your window and in-store displays should

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AFGC Calls for Stronger Government Support to Protect Food Security

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is urging the government to take decisive action to protect the nation’s food security by providing stronger support for manufacturers in the sector. The organisation has highlighted ongoing pressures facing the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, including fragile supply chains, escalating operational costs, and increasing regulatory requirements around

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Coles CEO Calls for Greater Investment in Supply Chains Amid Rising Disruptions

Coles CEO Leah Weckert is urging governments to take the lead in strengthening Australia’s critical supply chains, which ensure the delivery of essential goods such as fresh food, groceries, and medicines. With severe weather events increasingly cutting off remote communities, she believes investment in resilient infrastructure is crucial. Having recently navigated the logistical challenges of

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Greens Prioritise Crackdown on Supermarket Price Gouging

The Greens are prioritising a crackdown on price gouging in the upcoming minority Parliament, unveiling a bold plan to hold major supermarkets accountable and ease cost-of-living pressures. Their proposal includes establishing a Prices Commission (PsC) to monitor corporate pricing and illegal price hikes, with offenders facing heavy fines or potential breakups. The PsC would launch

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Woolworths to Cut Costs

Woolworths’ CEO, Amanda Bardwell, is set to cut $400 million in back-office costs to reinvest in lower prices and regain customer trust after disappointing financial results. Acknowledging the company’s underperformance, both Bardwell and chairman Scott Perkins stressed the need for improvement. Bardwell’s strategy focuses on streamlining operations in Woolworths’ Australian supermarkets, which generate 95% of

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ACCC Grants Conditional Approval for Soft Plastics Recycling

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted conditional approval for Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI to continue recycling stockpiled soft plastics and operating the in-store collection pilot until 31 July 2026. Following the collapse of REDcycle, the ACCC initially granted interim approval in November 2022. ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh stated that while progress

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