A recent photo of former Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci working behind a checkout counter in his final days with the company has ignited heated debate online. Banducci, who spent 13 years at Woolworths and served as CEO for eight of those years, stepped down in February following a controversial ABC Four Corners report. The report […]
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At 6 p.m. in Trader Joe’s, Midtown Manhattan, there’s a long line wrapping around the store, reaching the escalator. All 20 registers are staffed by enthusiastic cashiers who raise paddles when ready for the next customer. An employee holds a sign indicating the end of the line, while another directs the queue through busy aisles.
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Coles is gearing up to rebrand several Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor Market stores as Liquorland outlets, marking a significant shift in their liquor retail strategy. As part of a pilot program, nine South Australia, Queensland, and Victoria stores will undergo this transformation starting in November. Coles’ liquor division CEO, Michael Courtney, described this
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Grocery prices are soaring, but one Brisbane greengrocer is challenging the major supermarkets for their wasteful practices that are driving costs up unnecessarily. At Skippy’s Fresh Frootz in Victoria Point, they’re offering deals like seedless watermelon for under $1 a kilo and other produce for as little as 20 cents a kilo. Manager Elijah Etri
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Woolworths, Australia’s largest retailer, is rewarding its shareholders with a special dividend of 40 cents per share despite experiencing a significant 93% drop in annual net profit. This decline is largely due to substantial impairments related to its stake in Endeavour, a drinks group, and its underperforming New Zealand supermarkets. Once again, Woolworths’ Australian supermarkets
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Coles has reported a significant 30% increase in e-commerce sales as it continues enhancing its app and website, aiming to offer customers a more personalised shopping experience. In the 53 weeks leading up to June 30, Coles recorded $3.7 billion in online supermarket sales, a notable rise from the $2.8 billion achieved during the previous
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The 2024 SPAR Australia Trade Show took place from August 15-17 on the Gold Coast, where the much-anticipated Retail Awards were also revealed. After a highly successful trade show at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the spotlight shifted to the Gala Awards Dinner. This elegant event united retailers, suppliers, directors, and the dedicated
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An IGA store owner in Tasmania has come up with a clever way to encourage customers to use cash, hoping the concept will catch on as the debate over a “cashless society” continues to grow. Kosta Tzortzis, the owner of IGA Richmond, has been offering a five percent discount to customers who pay in cash
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Adelaide’s first free supermarket is officially opening its doors today, aiming to ease the burden of the cost of living for those in need while reducing food waste. Located in Hindmarsh, OzHarvest’s grocery store will provide free produce, pantry items, and cooked meals rescued from local businesses. This initiative is a lifeline for many facing
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Woolworths is testing a groundbreaking new checkout system that could completely transform how Australians pay for groceries. In an Australian first, customers can scan their items directly onto a smart screen attached to their trolley as they shop. This technology shifts the checkout process to the moment you pick up an item. As you place
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Coles, is set to enhance customer experiences in NSW and Canberra with better-stocked shelves and a more tailored product selection, thanks to a new high-tech warehouse in western Sydney. This state-of-the-art distribution centre, which is as large as 25 rugby fields, and a similar facility in Queensland launched a year ago represent a significant $1
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Aldi, the German discount supermarket chain, has decided against expanding into online shopping in Australia, despite aggressive moves in this area by competitors Woolworths and Coles. The decision comes as Aldi continues to grow its market share without needing an online presence. Since opening its first store in Australia in 2000, Aldi has captured about
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Supermarket giant Woolworths is introducing a “new front-of-store experience” that promises to revolutionise how Australians shop for groceries. As automation becomes more prevalent, Woolworths is launching a series of hybrid stores that combine self-serve and manned registers, catering to changing customer preferences. With a growing trend towards smaller, more frequent shopping trips, Woolworths recognises that
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