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Couche-Tard drops $20bn Carrefour takeover plan
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard has dropped its US$19.6 billion bid to acquire European retailer Carrefour SA after the takeover plan ran into stiff opposition from the French government, two sources familia...
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David Jones slammed for slow transition, Food business to be reviewed
Woolworths Holdings wants to get DJs Food to break even by 2022.

David Jones, BP to open 21 new convenience food sites by end of 2020
The expansion will bring the total of dual-branded sites to 31 in the country.

Coles expands Youfoodz into 820 supermarkets
Research shows Coles' customers are looking for faster options for lunch and dinner.

Oliver’s acquisition off the table, but new deal signals growth
EG Group will no longer acquire Oliver's Real Food, but enter a licence and supply partnership.

Class action alleges On The Run underpaid staff by up to $70 million
Lawsuit says more than 8000 current and former workers are affected.

‘Your shopping has arrived’: Uber joins Woolworths’ home delivery network
Uber grocery delivery will be rolled out to cities across Australia over the coming weeks.

McDonald’s expanding grocery basics range
Macca's expands essentials sold via takeaway and drive-thru.

7-Eleven launches home delivery service
Delivery service launched in Melbourne, with plans to expand in the coming months.

SA supermarket trading hours extended
The temporary trade times will begin on March 21 and run until April 19.

EG Group offer $27m for Oliver’s Real Food
The $27m offer amounts to a 53.8 per cent premium on Oliver's closing share price.

ARA calls for 24 hour supermarket deliveries to keep shelves stocked
Australian retailers are calling on state governments to temporarily lift curfews on supermarket deliveries.

Single-use bags on chopping block in NSW
Single-use plastic bags could be banned in NSW within 18 months.

Supermarkets report panic buying over coronavirus fears
Both Coles and Woolworths report increased demand for certain household items and pantry staples.

Caltex rejects EG Group’s acquisition offer
The Caltex board will continue to engage with EG Group moving forward.

Black Friday growing at unprecedented pace: Australia Post
Cyber Week sales grew 31.6 per cent year on year in 2019.