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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $108,360 in penalties in court against the former operator of a Melbourne CBD grocery store that underpaid a migrant worker. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed the penalty against Jenny Global Pty Ltd, which formerly operated the Dae Bark Mart Asian grocery store on Flinders Street. The
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Key points: Potato growers supply Australia’s fresh and frozen food sector year-round As production costs soar, growers say their returns are no longer sustainable Crisis meetings are underway between farmers in key growing regions of Australia Potato farmers in key growing states say unless supermarkets add 20 cents per kilo to the shelf price of
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Earnings results for supermarket wholesaler Metcash, released on Monday, will provide an update on the pace of inflation currently running through the food and grocery sector which some fear has accelerated since Woolworths and Coles reported an inflation breakout in the March quarter. Woolworths in May revealed that food inflation had grown by 2.7 per
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Australia’s supermarket squeeze could soon hit the cost of cucumbers, tomatoes and berries as farmers warn it could be months before prices return to normal. A shortage of workers and the rising cost of production has placed a handbrake on supply. Farmers have warned their crops are at risk of rotting in the field because
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An Aussie farmer has accused supermarkets of “manipulating” prices, claiming he’d be driving a Ferrari if he got paid what retailers are charging. An Aussie farmer has accused supermarket chains of “manipulating” prices, claiming he’d be driving a Ferrari if he got paid what retailers are charging for fruit and vegetables. Cherry farmer Guy Gaeta,
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More pain at the supermarket checkout looms as a flurry of food and grocery suppliers demand prices hikes, which could trigger a new inflation breakout. Unprecedented levels of food and grocery suppliers are begging the supermarket giants for price increases, which is in turn feeding soaring food inflation at the checkout. As a result, Woolworths
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