Grocery industry

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U.S. Supermarkets Shift Focus from Self-Checkout to Customer Service

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 CEO Notes Decrease In Suppliers’ Demands For Price Hikes

Coles CEO Leah Weckert has confirmed a decrease in requests from food and grocery suppliers for price hikes to counter the impact of high inflation. This suggests that Coles may soon lower its prices, responding to both consumer demands and political scrutiny regarding its market dominance. Recent reports revealed that Coles had urged some suppliers

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Transforming Australia’s Grocery Regulations for Fair Competition

In a move to address the pressing concerns surrounding Australia’s food and grocery industry, the government has embarked on a mission to fortify the nation’s supermarket giants with a more robust regulatory framework. The catalyst for this transformation is a government-commissioned review led by former Labor competition minister and renowned economist Dr Craig Emerson, who

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