News Archives - Page 30 of 43

Study outlines how prices of healthy food items have fluctuated at major supermarkets

The price of lettuce and broccoli has gone up, but there’s a swag of healthy food items Australians commonly eat that have stayed the same price or gotten cheaper compared to three years ago, a study has found. Deakin University researchers have tracked Coles and Woolworths prices of 28 core healthy foods commonly consumed by […]

Study outlines how prices of healthy food items have fluctuated at major supermarkets Read More »

Dawesville IGA and Cellarbrations fined over $61k for not insuring employees for workers compensation

News / Dan Armes

Dawesville IGA and Cellarbrations has been ordered to pay more than $61,000 after being found guilty of not having workers compensation insurance. Sun Shines Holdings Pty Ltd faced Mandurah Magistrates Court on Friday, charged with one count of penalty uninsured worker – fail to comply with section 160(1) or (2). The prosecution told the court

Dawesville IGA and Cellarbrations fined over $61k for not insuring employees for workers compensation Read More »

Big issue with cheapest Australia’s supermarket

News / Matt Ritson

One of Australia’s big supermarkets is a quite a lot cheaper than the others when it comes to everyday items. But there is also a glaring issue. In a totally unscientific experiment last week, news.com.au discovered that one supermarket was quite a bit cheaper when it came to the cost of everyday ingredients. The mission

Big issue with cheapest Australia’s supermarket Read More »

The Benefits of Proper Stock Management at Your Supermarket

News / Dan Armes

As a business owner, you’re often in charge of a large variety of moving parts. From expense reports to hiring and training new staff, there’s always a long list of administrative tasks to keep track of. With so much going on at your supermarket, it can be easy to overlook essentials such as maintaining good

The Benefits of Proper Stock Management at Your Supermarket Read More »

How Competitions Help Your Supermarket Grow

News / Dan Armes

If you’re like most successful small business owners, you’re likely on a constant lookout for new ideas and strategies to help your supermarket grow and increase its reach. While word of mouth and social media can be great strategies to expand your local reach, they may not be enough to boost customer engagement to the

How Competitions Help Your Supermarket Grow Read More »

Aldi reveals customers’ big issue with supermarkets

News / Dan Armes

Research by one of the major supermarkets has revealed what Australian shoppers have their biggest gripe with. Aussie shoppers are fed up with the amount of packaging on products and have no idea what to do with it, new consumer research from a major supermarket has revealed. Research commissioned by Aldi found 73 per cent

Aldi reveals customers’ big issue with supermarkets Read More »

NSW floods crisis: Sky-high veg just tip of the iceberg

News / Dan Armes

Growers and suppliers say skyrocketing prices for fresh fruit and vegetables will remain at record highs for weeks to come after the latest NSW flood disaster destroyed crops and placed further strain on supply chains. Ritchies IGA NSW produce supervisor and buyer Gavin Lockwood said soaring prices, which had seen retail prices increase as much

NSW floods crisis: Sky-high veg just tip of the iceberg Read More »

Watch: Young supermarket worker ‘attacked’ after confronting alleged shoplifter

News / Dan Armes

CCTV footage captured the ‘horrific’ incident that unfolded at an Adelaide store. A young Adelaide supermarket worker has been attacked while trying to stop an alleged shoplifter, sparking new calls for harsher penalties for those who assault retail staff. The woman was working at Drakes Walkley Heights when she was allegedly set upon by a shopper who

Watch: Young supermarket worker ‘attacked’ after confronting alleged shoplifter Read More »

Supermarket starts cracking down on broccoli ‘theft’ after viral clip

News / Dan Armes

An Aussie supermarket has begun to crack down against vegetable “thieves” after a clip of a Melbourne store shelf went viral. An Aussie supermarket has launched a crack down against vegetable “thieves” after a clip of a Melbourne store shelf showing nothing but broccoli stalks went viral. A sign placed in front of a broccoli

Supermarket starts cracking down on broccoli ‘theft’ after viral clip Read More »

What to Know Before Employee Termination at Your Supermarket

News / Dan Armes

Of all the tasks delegated to business owners, terminating an employee is always one of the least pleasant. While no one likes firing an employee, it’s something nearly all employers, including supermarket owners, will need to do at some point. The act of firing somebody may seem straightforward, but there are several key factors to

What to Know Before Employee Termination at Your Supermarket Read More »

Proven Strategies for Customer Satisfaction at your Supermarket

News / Dan Armes

In so many ways, a small business is only as good as its brand reputation. This means maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction is not only preferable, but can be the difference between the success, and underperformance of your supermarket. Luckily, keeping your customers happy is easier than you may think. By keeping a

Proven Strategies for Customer Satisfaction at your Supermarket Read More »

Metcash warns of soaring food and grocery inflation

News / Dan Armes

Metcash, a supplier to thousands of independent supermarkets, has warned about rising prices after food inflation in its wholesale business leapt to 5.3 per cent in April and 4.5 per cent in May. Metcash chief executive Doug Jones said about 60 per cent of its food and grocery suppliers had approached it for price increases,

Metcash warns of soaring food and grocery inflation Read More »

Metcash new boss battle-hardened for high inflation times

News / Dan Armes

Doug Jones, the new chief executive of grocery wholesaler Metcash, says he has a lot of experience in tackling high-inflation environments after 14 years in South African retail with Massmart Wholesale, and the group aims to build on market share gains as more shoppers shift to local neighbourhood outlets in the IGA network. Mr Jones says

Metcash new boss battle-hardened for high inflation times Read More »

News

Study outlines how prices of healthy food items have fluctuated at major supermarkets

Dawesville IGA and Cellarbrations fined over $61k for not insuring employees for workers compensation

Big issue with cheapest Australia’s supermarket

The Benefits of Proper Stock Management at Your Supermarket

How Competitions Help Your Supermarket Grow

Aldi reveals customers’ big issue with supermarkets

NSW floods crisis: Sky-high veg just tip of the iceberg

Watch: Young supermarket worker ‘attacked’ after confronting alleged shoplifter

Supermarket starts cracking down on broccoli ‘theft’ after viral clip

What to Know Before Employee Termination at Your Supermarket

Proven Strategies for Customer Satisfaction at your Supermarket

Metcash warns of soaring food and grocery inflation

Metcash new boss battle-hardened for high inflation times

general information

get in touch