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Ritchies CEO Demands Action on Illicit Tobacco and Land Banking

Fred Harrison, CEO of Ritchies, the country’s largest network of independent supermarkets, is grappling with two significant challenges that are severely impacting his business: the surge in illegal tobacco sales and the growing dominance of major players like Woolworths and Coles. The first issue, which Mr Harrison describes as a “major headache,” is the increasing […]

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Diverging Supermarket Trends Amid Economic Challenges

News / Kath Chan

The leader of one of the nation’s largest networks of independent supermarkets has observed the emergence of a “two-speed” market. In this evolving landscape, some shoppers are opting for store-brand and discounted items, while more affluent households are selecting higher-priced groceries and premium meat cuts. The primary factors driving this division in the $135 billion

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Ritchies Maclean named IGA International Retailer of the Year 2023

News / Dan Armes

Ritchies Maclean, a supermarket located in Australia, has been awarded the IGA International Retailer of the Year Award for 2023. This award is a great achievement for Store Manager Matt Saunders and the entire team at Ritchies Maclean. The store won the award after being named the Queensland IGA Store of the Year and then

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Independent supermarkets chain Ritchies bracing for downturn

News / Dan Armes

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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The factors influencing the cost of your next supermarket shop

News / Dan Armes

The cost of your weekly shop is about to spike again. Economists are predicting a sharp rise in grocery prices this week as inflation figures are released. Ritchies IGA CEO Fred Harrison said there were plenty of price increases coming through. “Over the last two years, manufacturers have absorbed many of the small increases,” Mr

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Photos | Ritchies IGA supermarket at Taren Point relaunched following $4.5M upgrade

News / Dan Armes

[metaslider id=20505] Ritchies IGA supermarket at Taren Point has taken on a completely new look following a $4.5 million upgrade. The Parraweena Road supermarket was relaunched on Wednesday after 14 months of building and fitting out works. Customers have been flocking to check out the new features and take advantage of a large number of

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Ritchies CEO Demands Action on Illicit Tobacco and Land Banking

Diverging Supermarket Trends Amid Economic Challenges

Ritchies Maclean named IGA International Retailer of the Year 2023

Independent supermarkets chain Ritchies bracing for downturn

The factors influencing the cost of your next supermarket shop

Photos | Ritchies IGA supermarket at Taren Point relaunched following $4.5M upgrade

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