Speaking at the AFR Retail Summit in Melbourne, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Rod Sims stressed the importance of competition. “Competition is essential to our economic prosperity; it drives innovation and ...
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Biscuit producer Arnott's has lodged Federal Court action against ice cream manufacturer Streets, owned by Unilever, in an attempt to block the sale of its mint slice ice cream. The two companies had previously engaged in deals to ...
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 ...
Coles has come fourth in a LinkedIn data list naming the top 25 Australian companies best at attracting and retaining top talent. The top position went to accounting firm, KPMG, however Coles was the highest ranking company in the food ...
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Australian supermarkets are struggling to keep the shelves stocked with eggs following a bout of winter weather as well as increased demand for ‘free range’ eggs placing pressures on supply. According to the Victorian Farmers ...
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New data from IBISWorld shows the Australian egg farming industry is expected to generate AUD $759.6 million in revenue in 2015-16. According to IBISWorld, in the five years leading up to 2015-16, Australia’s free range egg ...
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Coca-Cola South Pacific is now selling a chocolate flavoured version of its Zico coconut water. The beverage is described as a “premium chocolate-flavoured option” and a “on trend twist”. Coca-Cola South Pacific ...
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Two new studies, separately released this week from Roy Morgan Research and Euromonitor International respectively, show how bottled water consumption is increasing in both Australia and the US. Over 5 million Australians drank bottled ...
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Aldi Australia has the potential to be bringing in AUD $15 billion in annual sales by 2020 says a new Morgan Stanley report. Released yesterday, the report analysed that shoppers are now spending an average of AUD$100 per month at ...
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Lipton is now selling a range of green teas which are blended to remove any bitter aftertaste. ‘Lipton Delicately Fresh Green Tea’ was developed after consumer research revealed Australian consumers often avoid green tea ...
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Coles and Woolies are locked in a battle for share of the customers wallets and throats that becomes more complicated every day. The competitive landscape has changed. The old model of them against each other and independent wholesaler ...
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A new study from Roy Morgan Research shows Aldi is continuing to win over more Australian supermarket shoppers. According to the study, as of December 2015, Aldi had a 12.1 per cent market share of the Australian supermarket grocery ...
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Pepsi Co. Australia and New Zeeland is releasing more new chips into Australian supermarkets. The latest editions include: Nobby’s Nuts Four new Nobby’s Nuts varieties are now available, chilli and lime peanut and cashew ...
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Tassal will stop supplying Coles supermarkets with private label salmon as of 4 June 2016. The Tasmanian seafood company will also stop a salmon supply contract with Simplot from 30 June 2016. Tassal said it decided to withdraw tenders ...
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The Food Revolution Group has signed what it describes as “significant distribution deals” with Woolworths and Coles to expand its juice brands. Both deals are expected to be worth a total of AUD $15 million in sales annually ...
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