The boss of one of the nation’s largest independent supermarket chains, Ritchies, is bracing for a consumer downturn in the new year as energy bill shock and rising interest rates take their toll. For now though, shoppers remain buoyant and are spending up on premium foods like prime cuts of meat. Fred Harrison said he […]
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Additional single-use plastic items will be banned in NSW from today as communities and businesses embrace a massive shift away from problematic plastics. Minister for Environment James Griffin said this is an important step to protect our environment and create a more sustainable future for generations to come. “Today, we’re delivering long-term change by banning
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Let’s start off by understanding what actually is a performance review (or performance appraisal)? A performance review is a formal meeting between an employee and their manager. During this meeting, both parties provide feedback, discuss achievements and development areas. Performance reviews can often be of time of anxiety for the employee and time consuming, and
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Success in the supermarket industry is related to your ability to interact with customers and satisfy their needs. You must figure out how to optimise your customer service strategy. Review business data and customer analytics to establish where you excel and where your approach needs some work. What you discover will factor into your customer
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Coles Group chief executive Steven Cain says business leaders need a clear regulatory framework for what the government deems as baseline preventive standards against cyberattacks. Mr Cain said attacks were becoming more sophisticated and the business community was trying to understand what they needed to do to improve security following several high-profile breaches including hacks
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Coles, one of the nation’s largest supermarkets, is privately urging suppliers to cut costs rather than request price rises as it deals with a surge in demands to raise the price of products on shelves. In new correspondence with suppliers obtained by The Australian, the company says every business should “turn its mind” to reducing
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The Spar supermarket in Allenstown will close its doors on Friday, 28 October. Business owner Ian Kinsey, who divides his time between Rockhampton and Blackall, said several factors had contributed to the decision to shut the Fitzroy St store. “It just doesn’t have the turnover, which is a real shame because the people who live
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Key points: Northern Gold Coast drone grocery deliveries start Wednesday, November 2 Customised autonomous drones weigh 5 kilograms and travel at 110 kilometres per hour The drone weight limit of 1 kg means it is targeted more for small, forgotten ingredients Northern Gold Coast residents will next week become the first customers in Queensland to
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There are massive changes coming to hundreds of Australian supermarkets – and it could end up making the grocery giants sweat. Most Aussies have probably felt the frustration of heading to their local supermarket – only to discover the item they’re desperately after is nowhere to be found. But now, a groundbreaking new offering aims
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Spryker, the leading platform for Enterprise Marketplaces, Thing Commerce, and Unified Commerce, has launched its ‘Australian Online Grocery Report 2022.’ The research of 2500 Australian consumers finds almost half – 48% – of Australians buy least some of their groceries online, with 10% now ordering most or all of their groceries via the internet. In
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At the end of 2021, the cost of a litre of home-brand milk in an Australian supermarket was about $1.30. It’s now about $1.60. What will it cost at the end of 2022? That depends on the continued effect of flooding on prime dairy-production regions in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, as well as on
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Serving the community has always been at the forefront for Colliver Rd Foodworks in Shepparton — but over recent days the shop took its dedication to a new level. While its immediate surrounds were engulfed by flood waters, the shop did not close its doors, giving locals the opportunity to stock up on the crucial
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Clear communication is important at your supermarket, and your employment agreement should be the clearest. With recent changes made to the statutory requirements and wage rates, supermarkets in Australia need to follow a confirmation of employment process. Importance of Confirmation Annual confirmation of the employment program allows you to communicate effectively with your employees and
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