RPC M&H Plastics has designed a new flexible tube to pack Crown Paints matchpot samples. The new tube has been provided with a built-in applicator sponge, which allows to apply paint evenly to a test area while restricting potential drips ...
Tags: matchpots, flexible tube
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is inviting comments on a draft undertaking from Metcash which intends to resolve concerns regarding its proposed acquisition of Woolworth’s Home Timber and Hardware. The ...
‘Reverse strawberries’ are now being sold in Australian nurseries. The reverse strawberry is white on the outside with red seeds. It is also sometimes referred to as a ‘pineberry’ as it has a pineapple tasting ...
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Wesfarmers has attributed its latest successful half-yearly results to a strategic emphasis on customer service, good value and improved product ranges in its Coles supermarkets and other retail stores. The parent company of Coles ...
Tags: Wesfarmers, Retail business
Coles has reported a $1.78 billion profit before interest and tax for the financial year ended 30 June 2015, up 6.6 per cent on the 2014 financial year. Turnover revenue for Coles was $38.20 billion and return on capital was 11 per ...
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PPG Industries has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Flood Australia, which manufactures and distributes specialty wood stain and paint additive solutions for consumer, commercial and industrial applications. Financial terms ...
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Former Coles boss, Ian McLeod has resigned from his position with Coles’ parent company Wesfarmers, accepting an offer to become President and Chief Executive Officer of Bi-Lo Holdings, one of the largest supermarket operators in the ...
Tags: retail market, Agriculture
Earlier in December 2014, Australian Food News reported that food manufacturing was one of four manufacturing sub-sectors to expand in November 2014, according to the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index ...
Tags: Food, Beverage, Agriculture
Costco has started the promotional drive for its first Queensland warehouse, with the retailer announcing that it is nearing completion on construction of the big box store and that it has begun recruiting staff. The warehouse — ...
Tags: First Queensland Store
February 10, 2014 Gemma Mainland Woolworths good sales growth story continues Woolworths Limited on 6 February 2014 released its sales results for the first-half of the 2014 financial year (27 weeks to 5 January 2014) with key figures ...
Tags: Woolworths, sales growth, Home Improvement, Merchandise
Bunnings has edged out the otherwise high-scoring Home Timber & Hardware, Masters and Mitre 10 to be named Australia’s favourite hardware store by Canstar Blue. Bunnings scored strongly on value for money, brand and product ranges and ...
Tags: Hardware
Bunnings has once again proved the star performer in the Wesfarmers stable, as the company expressed cautious optimism for the coming year. Announcing Wesfarmers' retail sales results for the first quarter of the 2014 financial year, ...
Wesfarmers Limited has announced a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $2,261 million for the full-year ended 30 June 2013, an increase of 6.3 per cent on the previous corresponding period. The group's retail businesses achieved solid growth ...
Bunnings has exchanged contracts with BWP Trust (BWP) for the sale and leaseback of 10 Bunnings Warehouse stores. When completed in full it will realise in excess of A$271 million. The portfolio consists of prime assets located throughout ...
Tags: Service
During June 4 and 6, the SPARC International Lighting Event 2013 was held in Sydney international passenger traffic hub at Circular Quay. The biennial Australian International Lighting Fair is a professional lighting exhibition jointly ...