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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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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