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AFGC Parts Ways with Chief Executive in Sudden Departure

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), the leading representative body for supermarket suppliers, has abruptly parted ways with its Chief Executive, Tanya Barden, effective immediately. The sudden nature of her departure has sparked speculation, though it is believed tensions had been brewing between Ms Barden and the AFGC board, which comprises senior executives from […]

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Major Retailers Push for Controversial Changes to Worker Pay

News / Kath Chan

In an unexpected move, some of Australia’s largest retailers have joined forces in support of a controversial application submitted to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). Backed by major industry players such as Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, and Costco, the application proposes significant changes to the General Retail Industry Award 2020

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Asparagus Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Costs and Low Prices

News / Kath Chan

Ed Fagan’s family began cultivating asparagus near Cowra, in central-west New South Wales, back in the 1950s. Now, more than 70 years later, soaring labour costs and relentless price pressures from major supermarket chains have forced Mr Fagan to abandon his asparagus crops, redirecting his focus to other vegetables instead. “Asparagus has been a cornerstone

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Senator Tammy Tyrrell Pushes for Aldi in Tasmania to Cut Grocery Prices

News / Kath Chan

Independent Senator Tammy Tyrrell, representing Launceston, is determined to challenge supermarket dynamics in Tasmania by calling on German retail giant Aldi to establish a presence on the island. Despite critics dismissing her efforts as mere electioneering or a futile endeavour, Senator Tyrrell has launched a petition, arguing that urgent action is needed to address the

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Staff Member Stabbing at QLD Supermarket

News / Kath Chan

The family of a supermarket worker who was allegedly stabbed by a teenager on Monday has described her survival as nothing short of a “miracle”. Relatives of Claudia Campermayor Watt expressed their gratitude, telling 7News that despite enduring a life-threatening injury, she is now recovering well. “It’s truly a miracle she made it through such

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Woolworths Reverses Australia Day Decision

News / Kath Chan

Woolworths is set to mark Australia Day by featuring Australian-made flags and an array of products ideal for the national holiday, reversing its previous stance which had sparked significant controversy. Last year, the supermarket chain faced backlash, including a call from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for a boycott, after deciding not to stock Australia Day-themed

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Supermarket Staff Demand Security After Violent Theft

News / Kath Chan

Employees at a supermarket in Deer Park, Melbourne, are demanding enhanced security measures following a violent incident captured on camera, where staff attempted to thwart a group of assailants. The confrontation occurred around 7:20 pm on New Year’s Eve at a local IGA store. According to police reports, the trouble began when a staff member,

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Supermarket Ransacked in Early Morning Break-In

News / Kath Chan

A supermarket in Braybrook, located on South Rd in Melbourne’s inner west, experienced a significant break-in early on Wednesday morning. The scene inside the FoodWorks store was one of chaos, with aisles disrupted and items scattered across the floor. Additionally, evidence of the intrusion was visible outside the store, where a shattered bottle lay. Authorities

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Woolworths Ramps Up to Deliver a Festive Season Recovery

News / Kath Chan

Woolworths is ramping up its supply chain operations and bolstering its workforce to ensure shelves are stocked with essential Christmas and holiday groceries. However, the retailer has acknowledged that full recovery from the recent industrial action may not be achieved until the new year. Australia’s largest supermarket chain has informed its food and grocery suppliers

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Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct

News / Kath Chan

From April 1, next year, the Australian federal government will make the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct compulsory, aiming to reshape the dynamics between major grocery retailers, wholesalers, and their suppliers. This decision follows an independent review led by Craig Emerson, which highlighted significant power imbalances within the sector. The revised code is designed

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Coles Defends Land Ownership Amid Accusations of Land Banking

News / Kath Chan

Coles executives have denied claims that their ownership of a vacant plot of land just 200 metres from one of their Perth supermarkets constitutes anti-competitive land banking. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been investigating the issue, with Coles providing a second day of evidence as part of the inquiry. The Land in

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Coles Denies Claims of Supplier Reprisals Amid Grocery Sector Inquiry

News / Kath Chan

Coles, one of Australia’s leading supermarkets, has firmly denied allegations of penalising suppliers who decline to participate in its promotional activities. These claims surfaced during an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into potential anti-competitive behaviour within the grocery industry. The federal government initiated the inquiry in January to scrutinise supermarket pricing strategies and

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How Amazon is Changing Grocery Shopping in Australia

News / Kath Chan

Krechelle Carter, a busy mother of six living in Adelaide’s southern suburbs, knows the value of every dollar. To stretch her family’s budget further, she turned to Amazon, the online retail giant best known for books and electronics, for essentials like toilet paper and dishwashing liquid. What she found was surprising: competitive pricing on everyday

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AFGC Parts Ways with Chief Executive in Sudden Departure

Major Retailers Push for Controversial Changes to Worker Pay

Asparagus Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Costs and Low Prices

Senator Tammy Tyrrell Pushes for Aldi in Tasmania to Cut Grocery Prices

Staff Member Stabbing at QLD Supermarket

Woolworths Reverses Australia Day Decision

Supermarket Staff Demand Security After Violent Theft

Supermarket Ransacked in Early Morning Break-In

Woolworths Ramps Up to Deliver a Festive Season Recovery

Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct

Coles Defends Land Ownership Amid Accusations of Land Banking

Coles Denies Claims of Supplier Reprisals Amid Grocery Sector Inquiry

How Amazon is Changing Grocery Shopping in Australia

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