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JANUARY 17, 2023

per cent, on groceries by 6.6 These December results are a testament to the resilience of the retail industry and set a good foundation as we anticipate a period of uncertainty this year with inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living,” he said. Consumers spending on apparel rose by 6.7 per cent, lodging 4.1

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

“The more immediate challenge for retail is the jobs and skills crisis, which is worsening in our sector with job vacancies at over 46,000 and one of few industries that recorded an increase in vacancies last quarter.”. billion food and grocery manufacturing industry. The AFGC represents Australia’s $133.6

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MARCH 18, 2024

Last year, the grocery store was awarded the annual IGA National Retailer of the Year, IGA National Large Store of the Year, and IGA National Large Grocery and General Merchandise Department of the Year. “We

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JANUARY 26, 2023

That reticence was backdropped by significant operating costs at Milkrun, which eschews the independent contractor model and uses employees to deliver groceries. Milkrun contemplated targeted partnerships with grocery giants like Coles and Woolworths in 2022, the Nine papers reported last year.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

“Market feedback indicated that specialty pet retail and grocery are distinct channels in the pet industry, and specialty pet retail stores have a very different product and service offering to supermarkets and discount department stores.”

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) CEO, Tanya Barden, said this year’s federal budget provides “much-needed” cost of living relief to businesses. “We are pleased to see the commitment to cut the cost of childcare for 1.2

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

After gaining valuable insights last year, 2022 will mark the year when virtually every major grocer finalises their e-grocery strategy. E-grocery orders get smaller and more frequent. . Over the past year, despite sales fluctuating month-to-month, the overall trend was one of growth in the e-grocery sector.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The barcode is ubiquitous, found on every packaged product, from groceries and toiletries to pharmaceuticals and electronics. The barcode was initially developed to improve the checkout experience and inventory management in the grocery sector and it is now used in almost every industry and sector.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

The allegations of price-gouging during a cost-of-living crisis by Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths could finally be the death knell of the duopoly that has long dominated the country’s grocery sector. In December last year, the Senate announced an inquiry into the price-setting practices and market power of major supermarkets.

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Inside Retail

MAY 12, 2021

Five peak industry bodies that banded together to oppose Woolworths’ potential acquisition of PFD Food Services have warned the ACCC to maintain a focus on the grocery group’s “track record of anti-competitive behaviour”.

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Inside Retail

MAY 10, 2021

Automation technologies provide a range of benefits that can help retail, warehousing, logistics, e-grocery, e-commerce, FMCG and other industries futureproof operations against unexpected events. Eg the e-grocery industry during the Covid-19 pandemic). (Eg Eg the e-grocery industry during the Covid-19 pandemic).

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Flooding in Auckland is hitting the retail industry hard as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Grocery chain Foodstuffs have shifted from crisis to project management, with its New World Newmarket supermarket reopening three days after it was inundated with flood-water. But, he hopes that the impact is minimal.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a move that promises to redefine the online grocery shopping landscape in Singapore, Foodpanda has teamed up with DFI Retail Group to bring consumers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that is fast, fresh, and fuss-free. A recent survey highlighted that many Singaporeans spend almost a full working day a month on grocery shopping.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Earlier this month, we heard from industry experts at Country Road, Klarna and Marketplacer about the latest trends they’ve seen in online and offline shopping, where the two are converging, and where the customer fits in. However, as lockdowns and movement restrictions become more rare, what does this mean for the future of physical stores?

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The first, a Melbourne radio interview defending Woolworths’ decision not to promote Australia Day merchandise, and the second, an ABC Four Corners exchange on competition in the grocery market.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2022

Consumers are not being served well by the New Zealand grocery duopoly, according to the Commerce Commission – but it stopped short of any major recommendations in the final report into the grocery market tabled this week. .

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

It will come as no surprise to anybody in retail that achieving growth in 2024 is going to be challenging, as increased costs of living, higher mortgage interest repayments and unemployment risks negatively affect discretionary income and non-grocery retail spending.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This change, while important for the retail industry overall, is incredibly important for the grocery sector, which benefits most from the Christmas tradition of getting together with family and friends for long breakfasts that turn into lunch, and then turn into dinner. “It Next year will be tougher, without question.”.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2023

For a number of years JB Hi-Fi’s annual sales results have delivered an unofficial barometer of the overall health of the retail industry. It has been one of the most consistent performers in the industry, and often showcases the trends in consumer spending.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2023

It’s a problem that needs action across government, industry and the community – and it’s one that Gander, which first launched in the UK in 2019, is keen to tackle in Australia. The grocery sector in the UK is largely made up of smaller, community-style stores, with larger supermarkets few and far between.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

Running from April 16-18, the event brings together senior executives to share insights and ideas about how to drive growth in a rapidly changing industry.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2021

NSW grocery-delivery service Voly is set to expand its coverage beyond Sydney after securing $18 million in a seed-funding round led by Sequoia Capital India. Abheek Anand, MD at Sequoia India, described Australia’s grocery industry as “a large and profitable space that continues to be dominated by offline retail”.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2022

Walmart said on Tuesday it plans to hire more than 3000 US delivery drivers and build out a fleet of all-electric delivery vans to support its “in-home” grocery delivery service, its latest investment in its last-mile fulfillment network. It now services 6 million homes.

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Bay Cities

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, more than 85% of all grocery sales still take place in physical stores. Grocery isn’t the only industry where in-store shopping is prevalent! While online shopping has transformed the retail world, in-store experiences matter as much as ever.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 19, 2023

Grocery, pharmacy and travel are expected to hold up comparatively well, while fashion [is a category] that is likely to be challenged by softer sales and reduced purchasing activity.” Susceptible to headwinds Gilbert attributed the resilience of the grocery industry to a few factors.

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2022

Canberra-based independent grocery retailer Supabarn believes it has found an edge in attracting staff amid serious labour shortages in the sector. Owner Theo Koundouris says offering staff flexible access to wages has helped attract talent – and there has been a quick uptake among existing staff. .

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JUNE 14, 2023

The National Grocers Association Show is the ultimate gathering of wholesalers, manufacturers, grocery retailers, executives, and suppliers, making it the largest event of its kind, bringing together the best in the food retail industry. Don’t miss out on the latest fresh quality products at a one-of-a-kind show!

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JANUARY 9, 2022

Easi national operations manager Kitty Lu said the acquisition would increase the business’ effectiveness and reach in a crowded industry. During 2021, HungryPanda launched ‘PandaFresh’, a platform for Asian fresh food and grocery e-commerce.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

Although one-hour delivery is hugely popular with grocery supplies, it is a first for Australian fashion retailers to offer patrons delivery within such a limited time window. The partnership will integrate Uber’s Direct for enterprise offering within Shippit’s software to help accelerate a new industry standard,” he added.

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JUNE 1, 2023

His] passion and appreciation for Bally’s heritage, coupled with his extensive industry experience, will enable us to continue to execute on our vision of creating timeless and elegant products that uphold our legacy of craft and stand the test of time,” Girott said. The company was acquired by Farfetch in 2019.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Now that cities have opened up and things are returning to normal, the situation seems bleak for the food-delivery industry. The grocery delivery app Send shut down in May, followed by Voly in November. The company allowed customers to order from various retailers and fresh food producers, which boomed during the pandemic.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Grocery sales dipped by 1.9% higher than before Covid showing the impact of the pandemic is still being felt across the industry. This story continues at Back to work shift set to impact on grocery sales, says Kantar. This story continues at Back to work shift set to impact on grocery sales, says Kantar.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra, described the results as “phenomenal” considering the disruptions the industry has weathered. On a monthly basis, turnover rose 1.4 per cent boosted by Black Friday sales on clothing, footwear, furniture and electronic goods. Cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services recorded a 24.8

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JANUARY 19, 2023

Grocery giants face ‘marathon, damaging’ court case over underpayments The post Super Retail Group faces court action over alleged underpayments appeared first on Inside Retail. We are sorry for the impact on our team members and today we restate our unreserved apology to each person affected.”

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JULY 28, 2021

Dubbed Openmarket A22, the supermarket concept is designed to be as logistically efficient as an automated e-commerce warehouse, bringing back the sense of discovery to grocery shopping through a market-style approach. According to Veilleroy, online grocery is already challenging brands in this way. Image: Supplied.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

The flip side is that for the restaurant industry, there’s been a much more mixed bag. Growth in grocery. Like its competitors, Menulog took advantage of increased demand for grocery delivery during the last 12-18 months. There is definitely a labor shortage across the industry.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The AFGC and the food and grocery manufacturers that we represent have worked closely with RedCycle and IQ Renew to develop packaging recycling in Australia and it’s an exciting development to have these two organisations combine forces,” said Barden.

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