Metcash chief executive Doug Jones says the second half of fiscal 2023 has started well, with group sales up 6.2 percent. Mr. Jones said shoppers were still supporting neighbourhood stores, which helped the wholesaler distributor hold its ground against larger supermarket rivals. Metcash CEO Doug Jones said sales momentum has continued early in the second half with […]
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‘We went in over the weekend and couldn’t believe it, it’s ridiculous.’ ALDI supermarket has confirmed a major change to the way it prices its items at stores. The retail giant has rolled out digital price tags on shelves to all stores in South Australia, as well as selected stores in New South Wales and
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Family and domestic violence in Australia is something we take very seriously. It covers violent, threatening, or other such abusive behaviour by a relative or close family member that seeks to exercise control, intimidate, or harm them. New employment legislation was recently introduced stating that workers, casual and permanent hires alike, have access to 10
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Queues will be a thing of the past as Woolworths introduces Scan&Go checkouts in select stores. A major Aussie supermarket is making queues a thing of the past with its introduction of new registers. Woolworths customers have started to spot Scan&Go terminals in stores. While they are only available in 66 stores currently, there are
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The nation’s leading supermarket retailers, led by Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, will form part of a Soft Plastics Taskforce to explore solutions to address the immediate effects of the recent collapse of the REDcycle scheme for soft plastics. They received conditional interim authorisation from the competition regulator on Friday. Coles, Woolworths and ALDI lodged an
Coles Group boss Steven Cain believes the supermarket chain has hit the “sweet spot” with its widest range of items at low prices and groceries readied for click and collect pickup in under an hour as the battle for consumer convenience ramps up. The supermarket chain has shaved 30 minutes from its click and collect
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It can be difficult to keep up the effectiveness of the recycling program at your supermarket, being that many of your customers are in a hurry. And, if they’re not in a hurry, they’re using your supermarket as a dumping ground for the rubbish in their vehicle. Here are some things you can do to
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Employers in Australia are not obligated to provide their employees with smoke breaks, but they are obligated to provide rest and meal breaks. During those breaks, it’s the employee’s decision whether or not they choose to smoke. In this article, we’ll go over: Workplace health and safety obligations General obligations for providing breaks at work
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Consumers are taking a hit to the wallet, and it’s not just the soaring cost of groceries. According to YourGrocer, “the growing domination of the big supermarkets means the real food experts – independent grocers, fruiterers, butchers and fishmongers – are disappearing, taking their expertise and quality offerings with them. “Australia has one of the
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Supermarket managers and owners ensure that the supermarket runs smoothly, customers are happy, and employees are treated fairly. To fill these leadership roles correctly, there are certain skills that supermarket managers and owners must have. With these important skills, they’ll see success for themselves and their business. This article will briefly detail the key skills
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The nature of a product is that its popularity will most likely come to an end at some point. This happens when demand for a particular product decreases, which puts it at the final stage of its life cycle. When it reaches this stage, it could turn into a liability. If this happens with a
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Supermarket purchases of painkillers could be limited to two packs per person and restricted to over-18s as concern rises over increased rates of poisonings. The Therapeutic Goods Administration will meet next week to consider a raft of changes to the purchase of paracetamol following recommendations from an independent report. Some of the major changes include
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Harris Farm Lane Cove released three new secret menu items only available in store – but customers have to be in the know to get their hands on them. One of Australia’s supermarkets, that was dubbed “the most boujee” when it first opened, has welcomed a handful of new additions to the fold. Thousands rushed
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